Plaintiff Nonnie Hawkins sued Dekalb Medical Center Inc., Marshall Nash, M.D., DeKalb Neurology Associates, LLC, Mark Pollock, M.D., Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists, P.C., Sean Sue, M.D. in DeKalb County State Court after her pregnant daughter died after sustaining a head injury.

Fayette County attorney Susan M. Brown testifies about sexual overtures she received from former Griffin Circuit Superior Court Judge Johnnie L. Caldwell Jr. She is questioned here by attorney Kynna M. Duncil of Callner, Portnoy & Shawser, on June 25, 2010.

Frank J. Beltran, representing the plaintiff, gives his opening statement in Iilene Farley v. Mike Bothwell, before the Georgia Court of Appeals on June 23, 2010.

Christopher J. Willis, representing the defendant, gives his opening statement in Iilene Farley v. Mike Bothwell, before the Georgia Court of Appeals on June 23, 2010.

James P. Feeney, representing KIA Motors Corp., gives his opening statement in Brenda Goldbee and Carol Chick on behalf of the Estate of Evelyn Lafleur v. KIA Motors Corporation and Joseph LeVerette, in Cobb County State Court on June 16, 2010.

Lance Cooper, for the plaintiffs, gives his opening statement in Brenda Goldbee and Carol Chick on behalf of the Estate of Evelyn Lafleur v. KIA Motors Corporation and Joseph LeVerette, in Cobb County State Court on June 16, 2010.

Matthew G. Moffett, representing Joseph LeVerette, gives his opening statement in Brenda Goldbee and Carol Chick on behalf of the Estate of Evelyn Lafleur v. KIA Motors Corporation and Joseph LeVerette, in Cobb County State Court on June 16, 2010.

Teresa Mann argues for the appellee in Mullin v. Mullin, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Gregory Golden argues for the appellant in Mullin v. Mullin, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Paula Smith argues for the appellee in Herrera v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Benjamin Goldberg argues for the appellant in Herrera v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Elizabeth Harris argues for the appellee in Foster v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Herbert Adams Jr. argues for the appellant in Foster v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Floyd Propst argues for the appellant in Ray v. Stewart, Executor, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

William Rucker argues for the appellee in Ray v. Stewart, Executor, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Timothy Burson argues for the appellee in Ray v. Stewart, Executor, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

R. Jeffrey Ellington argues for the appellant in Turner v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Robert Smith Jr. argues for the appellee in Turner v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Dana Norman argues for the appellee in Heard v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

H. Maddox Kilgore argues for the appellant in Heard v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 14, 2010.

Lenora Grant argues for the appellant in The State v. Thompson and Thompson v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 8, 2010.

William Atkins argues for the appellee in The State v. Thompson & Thompson v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 8, 2010.

John Stell Jr. argues for the appellee in City of Hoschton, Et Al. v. Horizon Communities, LLC, Et Al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 8, 2010.

Thomas Mitchell argues for the appellant in City of Hoschton, Et Al. v. Horizon Communities, LLC, Et Al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 8, 2010.

Paula Smith argues for the appellee in Lucas v. Victor Walker, Warden, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

J. Scott Key argues for the appellant in Lucas v. Victor Walker, Warden, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

James Warnes argues for the appellant in NUCI Philips Memorial Foundation Inc. v. Athens-Clarke County Board of Tax Assessors, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 8, 2010.

Amy Gellins argues for the appellee in NUCI Philips Memorial Foundation Inc. v. Athens-Clarke County Board of Tax Assessors, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 8, 2010.

Deana Johnson argues for the appellee in Magby v. the City of Riverdale, Et Al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Michael King argues for the appellant in Magby v. the City of Riverdale, Et Al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Joseph Buller III argues for the appellee in Gasses, Et Al. v. the City of Riverdale, Et Al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Michael King argues for the appellant in Gasses, Et Al. v. the City of Riverdale, Et Al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Robert Smith Jr. argues for the appellee in Ling v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

J. Scott Key argues for the appellant in Ling v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Christopher Timmons argues for the appellee in Ultra Telecom, Inc. Et Al v. The State of Georgia and Allstar, Inc. v. The State of Georgia, before the Supreme Court of Georgia on June 7, 2010.

Paul Oliver argues for the appellants in Ultra Telecom, Inc. Et Al v. The State of Georgia and Allstar, Inc. v. The State of Georgia, before the Supreme Court of Georgia on June 7, 2010.

Michael Bowers argues for the appellants in Ultra Telecom, Inc. Et Al v. The State of Georgia and Allstar, Inc. v. The State of Georgia, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Brian Steel argues for the appellant in Fair v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Howard Sims argues for the appellee in Fair v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Michael Kessler argues for the appellant in Covington Square Associates, LLC v. Ingles Markets, Inc., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

Adam Struletz argues for the appellee in Covington Square Associates, LLC v. Ingles Markets, Inc., before the Georgia Supreme Court on June 7, 2010.

James Meaney for the appellant in Norman v. Ault, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 17, 2010.

Larry Hill argues for the appellee in Norman v. Ault, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 17, 2010.

Mark Yurachek argues for the appellant in Wiggins v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 17, 2010.

Leigh Patterson argues for the appellee in Wiggins v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 17, 2010.

Kimberly Gallant argues for the appellee in Evans v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 17, 2010.

Jerry Carter Jr. argues for the appellant in Evans v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 17, 2010.

John Woodham argues for the appellant in Sherman et al. v. Fulton County Board of Assessors et al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 10, 2010.

Jerolyn Ferrari and Cary Ichter argue for the appellees in Sherman et al. v. Fulton County Board of Assessors et al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 10, 2010.

Stefan Ritter, Sr. argues for the appellant in Judicial Council of Georgia v. Brown & Gallo, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 11, 2010.

Henry Fellows, Jr. argues for the appellee in Judicial Council of Georgia v. Brown & Gallo, before the Georgia Supreme Court on May 11, 2010.

Scott Key presents arguments for the appellant in Rozier v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Melanie Bell presents arguments for the appellee in Rozier v. The State, before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Jordan Hendrick argues for the appellant before the Georgia Supreme Court in Deryke, Administrator v. Teets.

Robert Kaufman argues for the appellee before the Georgia Supreme Court in Deryke, Administrator v. Teets.

J. Allen Cooper argues for the appellant before the Georgia Supreme Court in Newell Recycling of Atlanta, Inc. v. Jordan Jones and Goulding, Inc.

Robert Fleming Jr. presents oral arguments for the appellee before the Georgia Supreme Court in Newell Recycling of Atlanta, Inc. v. Jordan Jones and Goulding, Inc.

Leonora Grant presents oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court in O'Neal v. The State.

Daniel Farnsworth presents oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court in O'Neal v. The State.

Jeffrey Schneider gives oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court in Fidelity National Title Insurance, et al. v. Keyingham Investments, LLC. et al.

Ezra Jones III gives oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court in Fidelity National Title Insurance, et al. v. Keyingham Investments, LLC. et al.

Brenda Youmas gives oral arguments in Kemp et al v. Neal et al before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Thomas Nash Jr. gives oral arguments in Kemp et al v. Neal et al before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Scott Key gives oral arguments in Hall v. The State before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Kevin McMurry gives oral arguments in Hall v. The State before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Michael Kam presents oral arguments in Hall v. The State before the Georgia Supreme Court.

Sharon Hopkins and William Akins present oral arguments in The State v. Miller, before the Georgia Supreme Court on April 5, 2010.

Glenn Moffett and Trevor Hiestand present oral arguments in American International South Insurance v. Floyd, before the Georgia Supreme Court on April 5, 2010.

Thomas Harper and Clyde Rickard III present oral arguments in State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. v. Adams, before the Georgia Supreme Court on April 5, 2010.

Autumn West, Chandra Jones and Austin Catts, present oral arguments in Swain v. Lee, before the Georgia Supreme Court on April 5, 2010.

Laura Murphree and Amy Walters present oral arguments in Registe v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Alison Toller and Brian Steel present oral arguments in Vergara v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Bruce Harvey, Daniel Porter and Christopher Adams present oral arguments in Phan v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Elizabeth Baker and Mark Yurachek present oral arguments in Taylor v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Gerard Kleinrock and Deborah Wellborn present oral arguments in Thompson v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Kim Jackson and Joel Walker present oral arguments in Walker v. Cromartie, at the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Sarah Gerwig-Moore and Charles Sheppard present oral arguments in Smith v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 9, 2010.

Benjamin Pierman and Matthew Lubozynski present oral arguments in Barrow, Warden v. Barker, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 8, 2010.

Joseph Szczecko and Allen Bodiford present oral arguments in Wier v. Wier, before the Georgia Supreme Court on March 8, 2010.

Lypell Foster and Nevis Jones present oral arguments in Jones v.Foster, before the Georgia Supreme Court on February 15, 2010.

Elizabeth Baker and Sheueli Wang present oral arguments in Davis v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on February 15, 2010.

Annette Cowart and David Betts present oral arguments in McBride v. Murray, before the Georgia Supreme Court on February 15, 2010.

Timothy Roberts and J. Hamrick Gnann Jr. present oral arguments in Simmons and Stockton v. Harms, before the Georgia Supreme Court on Feb. 15, 2010.

Daniel Quinn and Gerald Kleinrock present oral arguments in Whitehead v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on February 15, 2010.

Kenneth Hodges and Linda Foster present oral arguments in World Harvest Church, Inc. v. Guideone Mutual Insurance Company, before the Georgia Supreme Court on February 15, 2010.

Jason Clark, Ernest Gilber, and Keith Higgins present oral arguments in Robinson v. State and Woods v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on February 15, 2010.

The final seven witnesses testify during last Friday's JQC hearing.

The fifth witness, David Brown, testifies during last Friday's JQC hearing.

The sixth witness, Pashion Germany, testifies during Friday's JQC hearing.

The lawyer representing JQC, Michael J. Bowers, presents his closing statement during the JQC hearing.

The lawyer representing Twiggs County Probate Judge Kenneth Fowler, Jon F. Helton of Hilbun and Helton in Dublin, presents his closing statement.

The third witness, Talmadge Fuqua, testifies during Thursday's JQC hearing.

The second witness, John E. Napier Sr., testifies during Thursday's JQC hearing.

More of Twiggs County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fowler's testifimony during the JQC hearing.

The lawyer representing the JQC, Balch & Bingham partner Christopher S. Anulewicz, presents his opening statement.

The first witness, Leslie Arbin Lash, testifies during today’s JQC hearing.

Twiggs County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fowler testifies on his own behalf during today's JQC hearing.

Tony Axam and Dana Norman present oral arguments in State v. Jackson and Smith, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 19, 2010.

John Bevis and Mark Dietrichs present oral arguments in Thornton v. Georgia Farm Mutual, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 19, 2010.

Barry Zimmerman and Brynda Insley present oral arguments in Opensided MRI v. Chandler et al., before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 19, 2010.

Frank Lowrey and Lawrence Bracken present oral arguments in Schorr v. Countrywide, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 12, 2010.

Paula Smith and J. Scott Key present oral arguments in Williams v. Moody, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 12, 2010.

Mark Yurachek and Jimmie Baggett present oral arguments in State v. Burke, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 12, 2010.

Wade Watson and Jay Cook present oral arguments in Hood v. Todd, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 12, 2010.

Clay Fuller and Lawrence Bracken present oral arguments in Anthony v. American General, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Charles Stebbins and Amy Snell present oral arguments in Cowart v. Widener, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 12, 2010.

William Quinn and Marc Mallon present oral arguments in State v. Burke, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 12, 2010.

Robert Persse and Daphne Jarriel present oral arguments in Adams v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

D'Vaqnuyah Reuven and Sam Dickson present oral arguments in Alliance Three Properties v. Robinson, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Jason Naunas and David Friedman present oral arguments in Friedman v. Robinson, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Leonora Grant and Gerald Kleinrock present oral arguments in Manley v. State, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Gregory Wheeler, Brent Savage and Richard Brown present oral arguments in HNTB GA v. Hamilton King, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Oral arguments by James Blitch IV, for the appellee, and Matthew Moffett, for the appellant, in Grammens v. Dollar, before the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Oral arguments by Anne Lewis, for the appellee, and Robert Remar, for the appellant, in Southstar v. Ellison, at the Georgia Supreme Court on January 11, 2010.

Oral arguments from Jill Pryor and Thomas Hungar in Turner Broadcasting System v. David McDavid, on November 17, 2009.

Opening statements from Timothy Bendin and Erik Olson in Carter v. DeKalb Regional, on November 16, 2009.

Robert Smith, for the appellee, and Stephen Bright, for the appellant, in Weis v. State, at the Georgia Supreme Court on November 9, 2009.

Jimmy Paul for the appellant, and Edward Tolley, for the appellee, in East Georgia Land and Development Company, LLC v. Baker, Judge et al. at the Georgia Supreme Court on November 9, 2009.

Brian Steel, for the appellant, and Benjamin Pierman, for the appellee, in Johnson v. State at the Georgia Supreme Court on November 9, 2009.

Stephen Hollomon, for the appellee, and Denise Fachini, for the appellant, in State v. Smith at the Georgia Supreme Court.

Linda Caldwell, for the appellee, and Edward Wasmuch Jr., for the appellant, in State v. Owens at the Georgia Supreme Court on November 9, 2009.

Last month, Judge Doss allowed the Daily Report to videorecord his day in court, including the prayer.

Wade Copeland, Michael Terry and Roger Sumrall argue before the Georgia Supreme Court on October 6, 2009 in Gliemmo v. Cousineau.

Oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court by attorneys Jonathan Peters, Michael Terry and Norman Fletcher in Atlanta Oculoplastic Surgery v. Nestlehutt et al.

All five attorney general candidates took their campaign message to the airwaves this month.

Watch the televised debate featuring all five attorney general candidates, organized by The Atlanta Press Club and shown live on July 11 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

When D. Brandon Hornsby, 41, accepted a dare to go skydiving while on a second date with a woman he wanted to see a third time, he also faced down a personal demon.

On Saturday, June 26, about 400 volunteers from law firms, courthouses and corporate legal departments gathered to transform an overgrown, 7-acre abandoned tract—roughly two blocks by one block—into the Kirkwood Urban Forest. Another 40 to 50 volunteers went to DeKalb Memorial County Park (directly south of the Kirkwood Urban Forest, just across Memorial Drive) to plant trees and clear debris. Both projects were part of Service Juris 2010.

Candidates for Court of Appeals answer questions at the Candidate Forum held during the State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting on Amelia Island, Florida, on June 19, 2010.

Antoinette Davis answers a question about being a judge versus being a lawyer at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Adrienne Hunter-Strothers answers a question about being a judge versus being a lawyer at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

David Schaeffer answers a question about being a judge versus being a lawyer at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Chris J. McFadden answers a question about being a judge versus being a lawyer at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Stan Gunter answers a question about being a judge versus being a lawyer at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Antoinette Davis answers a question about elections changes at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum

Adrienne Hunter-Strothers answers a question about elections changes at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum

David Schaeffer answers a question about elections changes at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Chris J. McFadden answers a question about elections changes at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Stan Gunter answers questions about elections changes at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Antoinette Davis answers a question about election versus appointment at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Adrienne Hunter-Strothers answers a question about election versus appointment at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

David Schaeffer answers a question about election versus appointment at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Chris J. McFadden answers a question about election versus appointment at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Stan Gunter answers a question about election versus appointment at the Court of Appeals Candidate Forum.

Five candidates for attorney general participated in a forum May 26, 2010 at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's board meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation. Daily Report Associate Publisher and Editor in Chief Ed Bean moderated the forum.

Sam Olens answers a question about judicial elections at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Rob Teilhet answers a question about the solicitor general at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Preston Smith answers a question about contingency fee limits at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Max Wood answers a question about the solicitor general and Roe v. Wade at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Ken Hodges answers a question about pre-clearance at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Sam Olens answers a question about the role of the AG at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Rob Teilhet answers a question about the role of the AG at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Preston Smith answers a question about the role of the AG at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Max Wood answers a question about the role of the AG at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Ken Hodges answers a question about the role of the AG at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Sam Olens answers a question about who controls the state's litigation at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Preston Smith answers a question about the impeachment of an AG at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Max Wood answers a question about pay day lending at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Ken Hodges answers a question about jury selection reform at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Sam Olens answers a question about illegal immigration enforcement at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Rob Teilhet answers a question about consumer protection at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Preston Smith answers a question about political criticism of judges and lawyers at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Max Wood answers a question about illegal immigration and private property rights at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Ken Hodges answers a question about court filing fees at the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Sam Olens answers a question about multi-state health care legislation in the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Rob Teilhet answers a question about restrictive covenants and entrepreneurs in the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Preston Smith answers a question about the Supreme Court's decision to strike down damage caps in the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Max Wood answers a question about private property rights and the Second Amendment in the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Ken Hodges answers a question about restrictive covenant law and a constitutional amendment in the Daily Report's Attorney General Candidates forum on May 26, 2010.

Gerry Weber at the indigent defense panel discussion, part of the American Constitution Society Speaker Series, May 21, 2010.

Josh Belinfante at the indigent defense panel discussion, part of the American Constitution Society Speaker Series, May 21, 2010.

Judge Dee Downs at the indigent defense panel discussion, part of the American Constitution Society Speaker Series, May 21, 2010.

On May 11, 2010, Judge Kristina Cook Connelly Graham was publicly reprimanded by the Judicial Qualifications Commission for verbally abusing officers of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Chief Justice Carol Hunstein delivers State of the Judiciary Address.

Nathan Deal on privatizing government

Nathan Deal on water war

Roy Barnes on a second term

Thurbert Baker on judiciary

Thurbert Baker on expanding cabinet

Thurbert Baker on child prostitution bill

Roy Barnes on indigent defense

Roy Barnes on Georgia’s best governor

Roy Barnes on closes advisors

David Poythress on working with GOP

David Poythress on MARTA

David Poythress on working with AG

DuBose Porter on Legislature’s view of Atlanta

DuBose Porter on Sunday liquor sales

DuBose Porter on ethics

DuBose Porter on education

John Oxendine on transportation

John Oxendine on court fees

John Oxendine assesses Perdue

John Oxendine on tort reform

Nathan Deal on charter schools

Nathan Deal on abortion

Thurbert Baker on new revenue

Reporter R. Robin McDonald updates the JQC hearing of Twiggs County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fowler.

This year's Run For Justice took place on November 14, 2009.

Watch the construction of a $40,000 playground at Perkerson Elementary School in south Atlanta.

A panel discussion at the Federalist Society meeting on September 29, 2009.

DeKalb lawyers honored Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol Hunstein on Sept. 25, 2009.

DeKalb District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming speaking to the DeKalb Bar Association.

Justice David E. Nahmias pledged to uphold his oath "to administer justice without respect to person."

Colleagues acknowledge Judge Doris Downs and Wade Malone.