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Judge closes court for sensitive Brown talk

The court case involving the James Brown estate proceeded Thursday in a closed session.

Judge Jack Early closed the proceedings after a lawyer for one of the trustees said information to be discussed involved sensitive matters of the late singer's estate. Judge Early ordered anyone who wasn't a party to the proposed settlement, a trustee or an attorney for a party in the settlement to leave the courtroom.

More testimony from one of the trustees was heard during the closed session, which lasted several hours.

Thursday's hearing marked the second day of testimony this week. The case isn't expected to resume until next month.

Woman is shot in leg outside therapy center

A woman was shot in the leg outside the Helping Hands Physical Therapy Center on Highland Avenue on Thursday night.

Richmond County sheriff's Investigator Charles Mulherin said the shooting might have been an attempted robbery.

The victim was taken to Medical College of Georgia Hospital.

Investigator Mulherin said police believe a man came out of the bushes and shot the woman about 9:45 p.m.

Post office will take passport applications

The Evans main post office will accept passport applications from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday as part of Passport Day.

Starting June 1, Americans will have to show a valid U.S. passport card or other special travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security when entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

Those applying for a passport must have proof of U.S. citizenship, such as an old passport, birth certificate or certificate of citizenship or naturalization, and a form of photo identification.

Passports cost $75 for adults and $60 for children younger than 16. There is also a $25 processing fee. Passport cards cost $20 for adults and $10 for children, plus a $25 processing fee.