The city of Atlanta may have the upper hand in a dispute with Fulton County regarding whether it has the right to annex land that’s been off-limits for decades.

“Your case on the merits, to me, is very strong,” Justice David E. Nahmias told Robbie Ashe, an attorney representing Atlanta in the dispute.

To read more about why Atlanta wants the land, click here.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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