Category Archives: Research Resources

How busy is my ER? Website shows Georgia ER / ICU statuses.

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Amy Barnes

Find out how busy your local ER is with an online app that shows status and diversion warnings. Continue reading →

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Fulton County, GA – Tag Office locations

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Amy Barnes

Fulton County has seven locations, ordered by city name. *Some offices have different and restrictions on who they serve. *ALL Fulton phone calls are routed through (404) 613-6100.  WARNING: Show up **early**, the tag offices sometimes shut down the lines fifteen minutes early so … Continue reading →

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Steagald v. United States (SCOTUS)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Amy Barnes

QUOTE — Steagald v. United States, 451 U.S. 204 (1981). “The search at issue here took place in the absence of consent or exigent circumstances. Except in such special situations, we have consistently held that the entry into a home … Continue reading →

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So, you want to fight Child Support? Here’s the Sweat case.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Amy Barnes

DISCLAIMER: I support child support that is fair & reasonable, but when I see judges talk about what you “could” or “should” make, it’s time for some change. Throw a monkey wrench into the system – appeal, appeal, appeal – the … Continue reading →

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How to look at federal court documents for free.

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Amy Barnes

Question:  How do I access case documents from a federal court case, for free? Answer:  There are three methods that are free, but two of them have limited free access – there are free-use PACER terminals available for in-person use … Continue reading →

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