...made "mistakes" and agreed to reimburse the state nearly $1,200 in addition to paying the fine. His attorney, Robert Highsmith, said Tuesday that Balfour never committed any crimes.Under state law, any legislator who knowingly and willingly...

...years in prison should a prosecutor press charges. Balfour does not face any criminal charges, and his attorney, Robert Highsmith, said he was unaware of any law enforcement agency pursuing the matter.So far, the accusations have not hurt...

...in Zion, Ill. Balfour reported working on state business in Georgia that same day, however.Balfour attorney Robert Highsmith said Balfour's records show he started his day in Atlanta, then took a flight to Illinois and returned the same day...

...was told years ago that the organization also owns the copyright to the name "Georgy Award."Atlanta attorney Robert Highsmith, who was appointed to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority in September by Gov. Sonny Perdue and who now serves...

...Handel, alleging she illegally paid staffers from her old secretary of state campaign fund.Handel's lawyer, Robert Highsmith, said Wednesday the expenditures of $13,200 were legal and has asked the state Ethics Commission to dismiss the...

...if Mr. Baker had to suddenly give up his seat. "This is not a private lawsuit between two people," attorney Robert Highsmith said in motioning to dismiss the suit. "This is a lawsuit to unseat a statewide, elected, public official...

...residency in Clarke County, and we're asking the judge to find that as a matter of law," Mr. Baker's lawyer, Robert Highsmith said. "The vehicle to do that is through a motion for summary judgment." A. Lee Parks, the attorney representing...

...to have some movement?" the judge asked Assistant City Solicitor Warren Atkinson and Mr. Harbin's attorney, Robert Highsmith, before setting Aug. 5 as Mr. Harbin's next court date. Mr. Atkinson told the judge he has had difficulty...

...Friday has been canceled. The exodus from the commission began shortly after Gov. Sonny Perdue took office, when Robert Highsmith resigned to join the new Republican governor's legal staff. Then, Mr. Perdue pressured Commissioner Rodney Strong...

...controversial land deal. Former Attorney General Mike Bowers and onetime ethics commission member and former Perdue aide Robert Highsmith also urged the watchdog panel to bar Mr. Taylor from spending the funds until the investigation is complete. The...