Hargrett v. Amazon.com – $5 million settlement CLA resolved the FCRA claims of approximately 454,000 consumers that led to one of the country’s largest employers revising its background-check procedures so they would comply with the FCRA.
Boyd Named to Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
Valerie Boyd, a writer, editor, professor and mentor, will be inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame later this year.
UGA Libraries to Enhance Access to Archives on Local Urban Renewal Projects
Two new projects at the University of Georgia will enhance access, both online and in-person, to students, researchers, and members of the community to learn more about the history of urban renewal and housing policy in Athens and across Georgia.
Archivists Help High School Students Discover History in their Hometown
When Jennifer Tesler started teaching her students about the Harlem Renaissance, she couldn’t help but notice the similarities between the New York borough known for its cultural and political history and their own eclectic, diverse hometown of Athens. In fact, the Georgia city has ties to influential writer and scholar W.E.B.
UGA Libraries Launch Redesigned Special Collections Website
A redesigned website from UGA Libraries combines information on the research, instruction, and public services and programs available through the three libraries that are housed in the Russell Special Collections Libraries Building.
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Inductees Participate in Virtual Discussions for Spotlight on the Arts at UGA
The University of Georgia Libraries will host online conversations with two of the newest members of the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame this November, as part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts festival.
University of Georgia Press Launches the Georgia Open History Library
The University of Georgia Press is pleased to announce the launch of the Georgia Open History Library on Oct. 15, 2021.
Who vacated the Gardner case?
Back in March, U.S. Judge Joseph Goodwin vacated Gardner's sentence based on false testimony given by then head serologist for West Virginia State Police, Fred Zain.
When is Jimmie Gardner's retrial?
Jimmie Gardner was supposed to have his retrial in May, but a judge ruled Wednesday it can now happen in July.
What was Jimmie Gardner accused of?
Jimmie Gardner was preparing to go on trial next week, accused of sexual assault and robbery 30 years ago.
Who was the State's expert who was investigated and found to lie on the stand to gain convictions?
Years later, Zain , the State's expert, was investigated and found to lie on the stand to gain convictions. Cases he was involved with were ordered a second look. Gardner watched other people whose testimony Zain helped convict walk free, but his case didn't get the same second look.
Did Gardner get a fair trial?
The defense says that Gardner was denied a fair trial after the investigation into Zane's false testimony, which was ordered by the West Virginia Supreme Court but never happened despite repeated requests from Gardner. That was the same reason U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin overturned the conviction calling it a "miscarriage of justice."