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East Point joins amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton before Georgia Supreme Court

5459520 · July 24, 2025
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Council voted to join other municipalities in filing an amicus brief supporting the City of Milton in an appeal concerning municipal immunity and right-of-way liability; council members said the potential damages in the underlying case could threaten municipal finances.

East Point — The City Council on July 21 approved a resolution authorizing the city to participate in an amicus brief supporting the City of Milton in an appeal now before the Georgia Supreme Court in the case styled Milton v. Chang.

The question centers on municipal immunity and local government liability for obstacles in rights-of-way; proponents said the underlying award in the case…

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