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sebas started the forum topic Making Shift Happen at the Occupy Bike Shop in the group Mediasebas started the forum topic Making Shift Happen at the Occupy Bike Shop in the group Media Today, bike master Jonah shared his knowledge and helped us change tires, fix seats and gave us a crash course on changing and tuning brakes. Everyone walked out with a big smile; we all learned new skills. The […] […]SaraA wrote a new post, Occupy Atlanta to Hold General Assembly on Capitol Steps, State Senators Invited to SpeakSaraA wrote a new post, Occupy Atlanta to Hold General Assembly on Capitol Steps, State Senators Invited to Speak On March 7 democracy was subverted in the Georgia Senate. SB 469, which would impose heavy fines on pickets near any private property (not just residences), extra burden on union members seeking to maintain […] […]robertf wrote a new post, March 15th - Restore Georgia Power To The People!robertf wrote a new post, March 15th - Restore Georgia Power To The People! This Thursday, March 15th, show the Public Service Commission they work for the people, not Georgia Power! We don't pay for Georgia power's mistakes! We want better decisions for a better Georgia!Read our […] […]cypherdivine posted an update: Are Corporate Leaders Egostitical Psychopaths? (video documentary)cypherdivine posted an update Are Corporate Leaders Egostitical Psychopaths? (video documentary) [bpfb_video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MWpxH-RlFQ[/bpfb_video]Comments: 0 […]
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Public Group active 1 day agoContact: legal@occupyatlanta.org
Legal Meeting Minutes: http://goo.gl/D0VZ1
Home Page: http://legal.occupyAtlanta.org
Jail Support Form: http://goo.gl/dp0X7
Jail support, coordinating legal defense for people arrested during Occupy activities, legal research, anticipating possible legal snags, administration of legal defense fund and any donations given or budgeted for that purpose, liaising with legal community.
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Hank-E.-Panky replied to the forum topic Statement from OA Arrestees in the group
Legal March 11, 2012 8:27 pmYou are awesome! We love you Occupy!
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Hank-E.-Panky replied to the forum topic Update on Court Appearance (March 9, 2012) in the group
Legal March 11, 2012 8:25 pmPlease keep up posted on this. I was a witness to what was done to you kids (more specifically to the incident where the cop charged you with the speeding motorcycle) and there’s nothing I would want more than […]
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jsg92107 started the forum topic Update on Court Appearance (March 9, 2012) in the group
Legal March 10, 2012 11:34 amOver 70 Occupiers appeared in court yesterday (March 9, 2012) for their first court appearance since they were arrested in October and November. This court appearance was for a motions hearing, meaning that our […]
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jsg92107 started the forum topic Statement from OA Arrestees in the group
Legal March 10, 2012 11:19 amThis statement was developed by the approximately 80 Occupiers who were arrested during October and November to be read on the morning of their first court appearance (March 9, 2012).
We are here today to go to […]
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jsg92107 started the forum topic OA Legal Committe guidelines of scope of support in the group
Legal February 7, 2012 11:25 pmThe Occupy Atlanta (OA) Legal committee supports those who have been arrested due to Occupy Atlanta activities by providing jail support, facilitating communications, managing the legal fund (including bail money) […]
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jsg92107 created the doc Legal Committe Meeting Minutes – February 4, 2012 in the group
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jsg92107 created the doc Legal Committee Meeting Minutes – January 8, 2012 in the group
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Shayna (Shawn) posted an update in the group
Legal January 8, 2012 12:40 amLegal Support committee meeting – Sunday, 4pm in the park
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jsg92107 posted an update in the group
Legal December 27, 2011 11:33 pmPurchase raffle tickets for the Occupy Atlanta Variety Show on Dec 29th at Manuel’s Tavern. All proceeds benefit the Occupy Atlanta Legal Fund!
https://www.wepay.com/events/occupy_atlanta_variety_show_raffle_ticket
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jsg92107 created the doc Legal Committee Meeting Minutes – December 18, 2011 in the group
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Shayna (Shawn) posted an update in the group
Legal December 19, 2011 1:23 pmtest to see how this works.
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Anna posted an update in the group
Legal December 8, 2011 7:43 pmA working group for a PLANNED, & hopfully GA approved, occupication will meet RIGHT after Friday’s (8-09-11) GA, (around 9pm) In Troy Davis Park. Please attend. This planned occupication will be supported by the NAACP and other community groups. Some Logistics, Unity, and Media people are on board. Nonetheless, this is the time for the whole of…[Read more]
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jsg92107 replied to the forum topic Legal Meeting Minutes in the group
Legal November 23, 2011 8:44 amLegal Committee Meeting Minutes November 19, 2011
Topics discussed:
Low attendance at meetings: Decrease meetings from three per week to two. Have one meeting online and another in-person. Decided to keep the […] -
robertf replied to the forum topic Occupy Atlanta Jail Support form in the group
Legal November 12, 2011 11:19 pmi had the form added to the sidebar on the right. also, it was suggested to add the link to the description area of the legal page.
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jsg92107 started the forum topic Occupy Atlanta Jail Support form in the group
Legal November 11, 2011 2:48 pmIf you think you might be arrested at some point, please print out this form and give it to someone on the legal committee (someone you know personally, or a bottom liner). The current bottom liners are Juliana, […]
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Shana posted an update in the group
Legal November 6, 2011 1:31 pmUPDATE FROM LEGAL: 11 got signature bonds. 8 cash bonds. We’re arranging for cash bonds.
People will get released at same place as last time. We need water, food (esp for vegetarians), a medic, rides for folks, there. We also need a legal person there to do outtakes.
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Shana posted an update in the group
Legal November 6, 2011 11:58 amUPDATE FROM LEGAL: 18 were arrested. Various charges – being in park after 11 (one that we know of), disorderly conduct (three), obstructing traffic (most of them), obstructing a police officer (three perhaps).
The attorneys are here. Judge will see occupy folks after regular court, so 10 or so. But then attorneys need to meet with occupiers, so…[Read more]
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Shana posted an update in the group
Legal November 4, 2011 2:57 pmUPDATE FROM LEGAL: TODAY@4pm Federal Court House Newnan GA. Lawyers argue whether the City should be allowed to ban nighttime use of Woodruff by #OccupyAtlanta If you can make it, go show some support!
Lawyers have filed the suit against the city in federal court.
There is a hearing at the federal court house at 4pm today in Newnan, GA
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nadia posted an update in the group
Legal November 3, 2011 11:01 pm@reflex, here is the code relevant to parks: http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/parks/burparksrules.aspx In general, we are not breaking any codes if we are not there after 11pm, do not drive stakes into the ground or have large tents, if we don’t have glass bottles, etc….. but there are also some broad provisions about “obeying the lawful…[Read more]
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