Judge Barnes - Administrative Law Report

Court upholds denial of permit for multi-message sign based on spacing restrictions

Outdoor Advertising

August 17, 2022

In affirming the denial of an outdoor advertising permit, the Court concluded the proposed location for the multi-media message sign in question—near the intersection of Ga. 53 and Ga. 400—would... Read More

Court reverses DOT’s decision to deny permit for multi-message sign

Outdoor Advertising

August 16, 2022

This case involved the Department of Transportations’ denial of a permit for a multiple-message sign on State Route 520. The Department had denied the permit because the sign would have... Read More

Massage therapist reprimanded and fined after undercover operation revealed violations

Professional Licensing

June 24, 2022

This case involved a disciplinary action brought by the state licensing board against a massage therapist. An undercover investigation by local law enforcement identified someone employed by the massage therapist... Read More

Parents failed to prove district denied child FAPE, could not be reimbursed for private evaluation

Special Education

June 1, 2022

This case, brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), concerned a teenage student who received special education services for autism and speech language impairment. In denying the father's... Read More

ELECTION 2022: Scope of administrative hearing limited to whether Public Service Commission candidate met statutory and constitutional requirements for office

Elections

May 20, 2022

Patty Durand, a candidate for the District 2 seat in the Public Service Commission, faced a challenge to her candidacy on the grounds that she did not meet the residency... Read More

ELECTION 2022: Residency requirement does not apply to candidate seeking to fill unexpired term for Georgia Public Service Commission seat

Elections

May 19, 2022

This case involved a challenge to the candidacy of Shelia Edwards for the District 3 seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. The Court concluded Ms. Edwards did qualify as... Read More