Grisham & Poole, P.C.

03/31/2026

If you missed a court date in Woodstock Municipal Court, this is your chance to get back on track. And, it is a great opportunity for Grisham & Poole, P.C. to assist you. Thank you City of Woodstock, GA
for providing this opportunity! Contact our office today at 678-880-9360 to see if we can help with your City of Woodstock case.

The City of Woodstock Municipal Court has announced a special amnesty opportunity throughout April 2026 for individuals with outstanding court matters resulting from a failure to appear.
The Court’s records indicate that many individuals have accrued failure-to-appear fees and applicable state surcharges, and in some cases may be subject to an active bench warrant or suspension of driving privileges. To help residents bring their cases back into good standing, the Municipal Court is offering a one month window to resolve these issues with reduced penalties.
For cases that do not require a mandatory court appearance:
Individuals may visit the Municipal Court office and pay their original fine in full. Upon payment, the failure to appear charge and associated $200 fee will be dismissed.
For cases that do require a mandatory court appearance:
Individuals may visit the office to address the failure to appear fee. After which, further steps will be arranged to allow the case to proceed.
The Court encourages eligible individuals to take advantage of this one time opportunity to avoid additional penalties and clear outstanding issues easily and efficiently.
“Our goal is to make this process as smooth and straightforward as possible for our community,” said Misty Smith, Court Administrator and Clerk of Court. “We hope residents will use this amnesty period to resolve any outstanding matters and move forward with peace of mind.”
For more information or assistance, residents may contact the Woodstock Municipal Court at 770 592 6025. Staff members are available to help answer questions and guide individuals through the process. Woodstock Municipal Court is located at 12453 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30188.

03/30/2026

We are proud to sponsor the 2026 Georgia Family Law Institute!

03/28/2026

Drivers in Cherokee County - you should always be cautious around school buses. This new layer of protection for CCSD students can give an extra layer of proof in school bus passing cases, or an excellent way for you to fight a ticket if you feel you received one wrongfully. If you receive a traffic citation for passing a school bus, call us.

Our school district is increasing safety for students and bus drivers by installing cameras on school bus stop-arms. Our team of 450 dedicated bus drivers drive 27,500 miles a day to transport students to and from school throughout the county. Our bus drivers exceed state requirements for training and the transportation maintenance team holds the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal of Excellence – a combination that illustrates our commitment to student safety aboard buses. Beginning this month, we're taking another step to advance student rider and bus driver safety. All school buses now will be equipped with the cameras to identify drivers who illegally pass buses that are stopped and actively loading or unloading students.

A 30-day warning period begins March 30, 2026; during this period, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus will receive a warning notice by mail with no financial penalty. Beginning May 4, 2026, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus will be issued a $1,000 citation by mail.

The installation of these cameras was prompted by a rising rate of incidents. Our Transportation department conducts an annual audit during which all our bus drivers on the same day record how many drivers illegally pass their stopped bus while students are loading and unloading. During last school year’s audit, 262 drivers illegally passed our bus drivers in one day.

Please read more about this new safety measure online here: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDsafebus

03/27/2026

Everyone knows that the Fifth Amendment of the Georgia and U.S. Constitution gives you the right to remain silent. Those words mean something, and so do yours. Yours can often hurt you when you are suspected of a crime. Check out our post to learn more.

03/26/2026

Whether you are a family law or criminal client, this is important.
On February 17, 2026, the Southern District of New York, in United States v. Bradley Heppner, held that communications by a criminal defendant with a publicly available generative AI platform are not protected by attorney-client privilege or work product privilege.
Applying privilege principles, the court found no attorney-client relationship between the individual and the AI platform, no reasonable expectation of confidentiality, and no protected legal advice.
Client-generated AI materials created without direction from counsel do not qualify as work product.
The decision reinforces the importance of taking care regarding use of publicly available generative AI tools by clients for purposes relating to legal matters. While this decision does not bind Georgia courts, our judges may reach the same conclusion. Exercise caution when talking about your case on any platform.

03/16/2026

Our office is happy to support this great cause as a co-sponsor!
Make sure to complete a bracket through the link for your chance to win $1,000 cash and donate $10,000 to a local charity of your choice!

03/16/2026

Road Closures: This is the only post we will utilize to communicate road closures. It will be updated regularly throughout the morning. When a road is reopened, it will be noted in this list.

CLOSED (updated 11:54 a.m.):
Bells Ferry Rd. near Wooten Drive. (one Lane open for 2-3 hours)

RE-OPENED:
Butterworth Rd. near Knox Bridge Hwy.
Main St. (Woodstock) near Brooke Blvd.
Jep Wheeler Rd. near Mountain Farm Rd.
Ridgewalk Pkwy. near Woodstock Pkwy.
Ball Ground Rd. near Hawkins Farm Ln.
Main St. near Ridgewalk Pkwy.
Tripp Rd. near East Cherokee Dr.
Toonigh Rd. near Blalock Rd.
Great Sky Pkwy. near Reinhardt College Pkwy.
Frix Rd. near Franklin Goldmine Rd.
Spinnaker Way near Schooner Ct.
Rope Mill Road near Woodstock Elementary School
Hendrix Dr. near Gaddis Rd.
Old Hwy. 92 near Hwy 92 (partial road obstruction)
Cochise Dr. at Crossfield Ln.

03/08/2026

Scroll through our short guide on what to expect when going to court on your family law case. Every hearing is different, and every courtroom is different. At Grisham & Poole, PC, our family law team knows what to expect, and we will help you get prepared.
678.880.9360

03/04/2026

We are proud to sponsor Canton’s West Main Arts Festival for the THIRD year in a row!

The West Main Arts Festival is back for its third year, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. As the signature event of Menagerie on Main, this festival brings together an eclectic mix of curated artists, lively street performers, and unforgettable music performances...all in one vibrant celebration of creativity!

Downtown Canton, Ga comes alive with personality and quality, offering something for art lovers, families and curious wanderers alike. From unique, hand-crafted works to spontaneous street entertainment, the West Main Arts Festival is where creativity spills into the streets and connection happens everywhere you turn.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the spirit of Menagerie on Main...immersive, welcoming, and bursting with artistry.

Menagerie on Main

03/04/2026

You’re divorced, YAY! Starting over means updating important documents. Our Marital Settlement Agreements are designed to serve as a thoughtful checklist for accomplishing these tasks. Our lawyers and staff will help you craft a Marital Settlement Agreement that identifies timeframes for completing important tasks. Whether you are already divorced and your former spouse refuses to comply, or if you want to ensure that doesn’t happen in the future, we are here to help.