Elizabeth M. Wheeler, Attorney At Law, LLC

09/21/2026

The Secret of the Old Clock is the first volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series, written under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. It was first published on April 28, 1930, and rewritten in 1959 by Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. On January 1, 2026, the original version of the novel entered the public domain in the US.

North Georgia is full of authors! Many of our clients have works that have been published. What provision have you made in your estate plan for your literary works or works of art? Who will manage your intellectual property rights after you pass away? Be sure to cover this in your estate plan, so that your protected works will continue to impact society even when you have departed this life.

07/04/2026

04/26/2026

Thank you, Gov. Kemp, for signing House Bill 413 into law this week! This important legislation, sponsored by Rep. David Jenkins, now gives Georgia property owners more options and greater advantages when it comes to estate planning.

GAR is proud to advocate on behalf of property owners across the state and to make sure our members’ voices are heard under the Gold Dome, supporting policies that protect property rights and strengthen communities across Georgia.

Rep. David Jenkins Governor Brian Kemp

04/25/2026

With worsening drought and spreading wildfires, our state, our communities, and our farmers are facing increasingly dangerous conditions that are taking a real toll on livelihoods and daily life.

We’re keeping everyone affected in our thoughts and praying for rain, relief, and protection—especially for the first responders and farmers working tirelessly on the front lines of these challenges.

Photo credit: Georgia Forestry Commission