Just because it's free doesn't mean it's trash, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday in a case that lets publishers keep tossing shopper guides on Georgia lawns. In a 6-1 opinion, the court found the city of Sylvania violated federal and state free-rights when it banned distribution of free publications in people's yards. justices found that Sylvania's anti-litter ordinance was too broad to comply with the First Amendment.
May 17, 1999 at 12:00 AM
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Just because it’s free doesn’t mean it’s trash, the Georgia Supreme Courtruled Monday in a case that lets publishers keep tossing shopper guideson Georgia lawns.
In a 6-1 opinion, the court found the city of Sylvania violated federaland state free-rights when it banned distribution of free publicationsin people’s yards. Public officials there claimed free newspapers causedblight on Sylvania, which calls itself the Azalea and Dogwood City.
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