Scott Morgan v. Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc.

FOURTH DIVISION RICKMAN, C. J., DILLARD, P. J., and PIPKIN, J. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. https://www.gaappeals.us/rules June 12, 2023 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A23A0464. MORGAN v. MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS, INC. PIPKIN, Judge. Appellant Scott Morgan, a city councilman for the City of Bethlehem,1 sued Appellee Mainstreet Newspapers asserting a claim of libel per se.2 This action stems from an article appearing in the Barrow News-Journal (“BNJ”) -- a newspaper…