Imagine you’re hiking in rural Georgia, become stranded without water, and stumble upon a private property with a well. You trespass to drink, saving your life. Are you legally protected? This hypothetical tests the clash between property rights and the human instinct...

Swimming pools are a wonderful way to beat the summer heat in Georgia. However, they come with serious responsibilities—especially when it comes to the safety of your neighbors and their children. Tragic accidents, such as drownings, raise important questions about...

If you’ve ever discussed the limits of free speech, you’ve probably heard someone say, “You can’t yell fire in a crowded theater.” But what does that really mean? Is it ever actually illegal to raise an alarm in public? And what happens if there truly is a fire? This...