Latest Georgia Headlines
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Georgia Student Sues Fraternity Over ‘Foam Party’ Injury
Jul 18 2011 // A University of Georgia student who was injured at a fraternity’s “foam party” has filed a lawsuit seeking medical expenses. Leah Carole Mock said in the lawsuit filed in Athens-Clarke County Superior...
Georgia Store Liable for Fatal Crash After Beer Sale
Jul 18 2011 // The Georgia Supreme Court has found a convenience store can be held liable for a fatal highway accident that took place after a driver purchased a 12-pack of beer. Overturning a lower court, the state’s top court...
Another 19 Georgia Flood-Damaged Houses Slated for Demolition
Jul 12 2011 // Austell, Georgia Mayor Joe Jerkins says the demolition of 19 flood-damaged homes purchased by the city could begin later this month. The Cobb County city is accepting bid proposals for asbestos removal and demolition for...
Georgia Court Holds Store Liable for Fatal Crash After Beer Sale
Jul 6 2011 // The Georgia Supreme Court has found a convenience store can be held liable for a fatal highway accident that took place after a driver purchased a 12-pack of beer. Overturning a lower court, the state’s top court...
New Georgia Law Requires Drivers Yield Space to Bicyclists
Jul 5 2011 // Georgia cyclists are celebrating what they say is the biggest improvement to the state’s bike safety laws in decades. A new traffic law requires cars and trucks to keep at least 3 feet of distance from bicycles when...
Georgia Law Allows Out-of-State Health Insurance Policies July 1
Jun 29 2011 // State-licensed insurance companies will soon be able to sell health policies offered in other states that provide less coverage than Georgia requires. The new law is one of dozens set to take effect in Georgia on July 1,...
U.S. Court in Georgia to Hear States’ Healthcare Law Challenge Today
Jun 8 2011 // A U.S. appeals court in Atlanta will hear a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of the healthcare reforms signed into law by President Barack Obama a year ago. The suit, filed by more than half the states,...
Georgia’s PointeNorth and Love, Douglas & Pope Agencies Merge
May 26 2011 // Georgia’s PointeNorth Insurance Group and Love, Douglas & Pope Inc. have merged. Effective June 1, the company will operate as PointeNorth Insurance Group. The merger is the third transaction of the year for...
Georgia Insurance Agent Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
May 26 2011 // A Georgia insurance agent who took premiums from a nonprofit pleaded guilty in Bibb County Superior Court to one count of insurance fraud. Broadus W. Marshall Jr. of Macon was sentenced to 10 years of probation, 500 hours...
Georgia Allows Health, Life Insurance Sales Across State Laws
May 16 2011 // Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation that will allow the sale of insurance across state lines. Deal signed the measure Friday. Supporters contend the bill would lower insurance costs by introducing more competition....
Georgia Regulates Certificates of Insurance
May 2 2011 // Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to sign into law a bill requiring that certificate of insurance forms be filed with and approved by the state insurance commissioner. Agent groups and insurance companies have had...
Crone Joins McCart Group in Georgia
Apr 26 2011 // Phillip Crone has joined The McCart Group in Georgia as managing director of business development and growth. Crone will work closely with the sales and marketing team to strengthen client relationships and build industry...
Georgia Passes Bill Regulating Insurance Certificates
Apr 25 2011 // Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to sign into law a bill requiring that certificate of insurance forms be filed with and approved by the state insurance commissioner. Agent groups and insurance companies have had...
Blair Joins International Practice of J. Smith Lanier in Georgia
Apr 20 2011 // J. Smith Lanier & Co. has appointed Rosemary Blair as the new senior vice president of International Practice. Based out of J. Smith Lanier’s Atlanta office, Blair will assist producers with their international...
Georgia Lawmakers Approve Insurance Sales Across State Lines
Apr 19 2011 // Legislation that would allow Georgians to purchase health insurance across state lines is on its way to Gov. Nathan Deal. The House voted 98-58 last week to agree to changes made in the Senate. Supporters contend the bill...
PointeNorth Acquires 2 Georgia Agencies
Apr 8 2011 // Atlanta-based PointeNorth Insurance Group has acquired two Georgia agencies. PointeNorth acquired Hodges & Associates, an employee-benefit provider in metro Atlanta. The Marietta-based agency’s BondsPlus...
How Extensive Will the FDIC’s Claims Against Failed Banks’ Outside Professionals Be?
Apr 4 2011 // If a lawsuit filed on Feb. 7, 2011, in the Northern District of Georgia is any indication, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) efforts to pursue liability claims will not only include suits against the...
How Extensive Will the FDIC’s Claims Against Failed Banks’ Outside Professionals Be?
Apr 4 2011 // If a lawsuit filed on Feb. 7, 2011 in the Northern District of Georgia is any indication, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) efforts to pursue liability claims will not only include suits against the...
How Extensive Will the FDIC’s Claims Against Failed Banks’ Outside Professionals Be?
Apr 4 2011 // If a lawsuit filed on Feb. 7, 2011, in the Northern District of Georgia is any indication, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) efforts to pursue liability claims will not only include suits against the...
How Extensive Will the FDIC’s Claims Against Failed Banks’ Outside Professionals Be?
Apr 4 2011 // If a lawsuit filed on Feb. 7, 2011, in the Northern District of Georgia is any indication, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) efforts to pursue liability claims will not only include suits against the...
