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The best solar garden lights, with advice from a Gardener's Question Time expert
The best solar garden lights come in a range of colours and designs to brighten up your outdoor space, whether you choose stake lights for highlighting borders, decorative lights for the fence or a pretty lantern for the table. As well as creating ambience when entertaining, some solar lights for the garden can be used for a more practical function to add an extra layer of security around your home. Solar garden lighting can, however, be a little hit and miss – shining brightly one day, then looking as dull as a scorched August lawn the next. But with advice on how to buy and how to care for your lights throughout the year, you can enjoy the best solar garden lights for more than a single season. Below, I've tested a selection of this year's most eye-catching solar garden lights that you can buy online. You can read my full reviews further on, followed by answers to some frequently asked questions by Gardener's World expert panellist Matthew Wilson. But if you're in a hurry, here's a quick look at my top five: What are the best solar garden lights? At a glance How to choose the best solar garden lights There are lots of different solar garden light designs on the market. In this list, you'll find novelty designs, 'festoon' string lights for trees, fences and gazebos which look like a string of traditional lightbulbs and solar lanterns to add magic to the lawn. There are stake lights for showcasing your best flower borders and motion-sensor solutions for the garden path. Award-winning garden designer and Gardener's Question Time panellist, Matthew Wilson, also has five tips on the best ways to use solar lights in your garden: Use a mixture of lights – festoon, spike and uplighters, for example – to create different effects. Don't rely on solar lights to provide 100 per cent fool-proof security lighting. It feels like too much of a risk. Motion-sensor lights are best used as an add-on – rather than as the main feature – in your security set-up. Combine solar lights with other light types, such as plug-in/rechargeable lamps, candle lanterns and so on. Don't mix bulb colours – a mix of warm whites, cool whites and blue whites don't really look good together in a garden setting. Use more lights with lower lumens (the unit which measures the amount of light emitted) to create a glow, rather than a few bright lights that will make you feel uncomfortable, disrupt wildlife and annoy the neighbours. How we test solar garden lights During my 20 plus years as a journalist I've reviewed everything from the best cordless lawn mowers to the best bee hives for urban beekeeping. Combining my love of gardening and technology by testing the best solar garden lights has been a treat. For help in choosing them, I followed Wilson's advice, opting for ambience over brightness. I was looking for charming glows, twinkles and flickers, not glare. I set the lights up in a sunny border in my garden and assessed each light on visibility, design, functionality and aesthetic appeal. After a full day of sunlight, I monitored how well each design lit up after dark and checked in on them at three in the morning to see if they were still shining as brightly as they did after sunset. I've been testing solar lights for a few years now, so I've also highlighted any changes I've seen over time where relevant. Read on to discover which designs I thought stole the show and will add style to your garden this season. If you're upgrading your outdoor space, don't forget our guides to the best garden heaters, best garden chairs and best rattan garden furniture. There's also a new guide to the best fire pits for even more after-dark ambience. Why you can trust Telegraph Recommended Our thorough, real-world tests will always help you find the best gardening product. No manufacturer ever sees Telegraph Recommended reviews before publication and we don't accept payment in exchange for favourable reviews, nor do we allow brands to pay for placement in our articles. All reviews are based on independent expert opinion and our hands-on testing. Visit our Who We Are page to learn more. Best solar garden lights 1. Best Buy Solar Lights: Geemoo 6-Pack Solar Flickering Dancing Flame Lights Score: 10/10 We like: The impressive warm glow of these solar garden lights, which come in a great-value pack of six With their fiery, flickering glow, you could be forgiven for thinking that these solar-powered stake lights are candle-lit. They are powered by a high-end polysilicon solar panel with a built-in rechargeable battery. They can light up for up to 10 hours in summer, once fully exposed to the sun. I thought these solar-powered lights stood out from the crowd due to their noticeably eye-catching glow. When I looked out of the window in the middle of the night, they were the most prominent and attractively hued solar lights shining in my garden. They were also easy to assemble and good value as they come in pack of six. Although their black plastic waterproof frames don't look or feel like the most premium lights I've seen, I think they are great for lighting up garden paths and flower borders. Key specifications 2. Best Value Solar Lights: Lutec Fia Solar Wall Light As a firm fixture on the garden wall or fence, this Lutec solar wall light claims to shine bright for up to 10 hours a night and did so on test. It comes with screws and as an amateur DIY-er, I found it easy enough to fix into place. It has a heavy-duty aluminium frame and LED filament bulb and I think its subtle industrial styling would fit into both urban and country settings. It brightened up a dark corner with a warm 200 lumen glow, but I think that if you fix a few along a wall with ample spacing between, it would provide an attractive way to lighten up a path or driveway. Every time I look out of the window and catch a glimpse of it, I'm half expecting Mr Tumnus to pass by. Key specifications 3. Best Solar Lantern: Rockett St George Pretty Stars Gold Outdoor Solar Light As solar lanterns go, this is one of the most striking designs I've discovered. Described by Rockett St George as 'the glow-up your garden has been waiting for', the twinkling star-shaped light pattern projected through the star cut-outs come dark is certainly impressive. The gold metal design feels well-built and of premium quality. The solar panel sits in the top of the lantern and once it has been in the sun for six hours, the lantern will shine in the dark for up to eight. It's an eye-catching decorative fixture in daylight too, and while at 34 centimetres high, it's quite large, it's lightweight and comes with a handle for easy transportation – you'll just need a large enough patio set. I've also been quite protective of mine, bringing it in at night to store on the windowsill, where its starlight flickers magically around the window. Key specifications 4. Best Solar Fence Light: Garden Trading Solar Festoon Light String With so many solar festoon-style string lights on offer online, it can be daunting to know which model to pick, but I think this Garden Trading design stands out for a number of reasons. For a start, you get up to 20 bulbs that are conveniently spaced apart on a single 12.5-metre string (many just have 10). The vintage design looked good along my garden fence, but I think they would work equally well along the trim of a gazebo or nestled loosely in tree branches. While they weren't the brightest lights in my test – possibly due to just how many bulbs were working off one small solar panel – I liked the way you can switch between light modes, which included a static and a twinkling setting. Key specifications Size: 3m of cable between solar panel and first LED bulb Colour modes: Warm white Warranty: Unspecified Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 5. Best Solar Fairy Lights: Solar Centre Lumify Warm White & White USB Solar Fairy Lights If your garden needs some instant summer sparkle, these lights will do the trick. While it's not essential, Lumify suggests fully charging the battery via USB for around four hours before using the lights for the first time, as this gives them a boost on first use and means they will run for 12 nights from a single charge without needing the sun. Alternatively, you can leave the solar panel to charge for three days prior to first use with the lights switched off. There are 300 LED lights in this pack and much like putting Christmas lights on a tree, there's a spaghetti junction of cables to contend with. You'll need to have a clear plan on where to install them. I scattered them around a large garden bush and come nightfall, the fairy lights sparkled brightly for eight hours on a timer. There is an optional power-saving mode that reduces the brightness too. I didn't see much difference in the two, so left it at full power and prayed for more sun to work the solar magic. Key specifications Size: 2m of cable between solar panel and first LED bulb Colour modes: White, warm white and blended white Warranty: 1 year Dual power charging (USB and solar): Yes 6. Best Solar String Lights: Appam Solar Powered Warm White 300 Integrated LED Outdoor String Lights These string lights add surprising interest to a tired-looking fence and would divide up an area of patio or drape around a gazebo just as effectively. The design has 10 strings fitted with LED lights each 10cm apart from the next and hanging down by a generous 250cm, meaning they'll suit tall fences. Installation was easy; I hammered a few nails in and draped the top of the cable over them to fix it in place. The string lights cascade down freely. While it's hard to say how well they will last after one season, I found them shining warmly and vibrantly every night and at this price, I don't think you can go wrong this summer. At under £15, they make an excellent change from the standard solar stake or festoon lights you generally see brightening up a garden at night. There's also a generous two-year warranty to fall back on. Key specifications 7. Best Security Solar Light: 4lite Solar LED Bollard Light Score: 9/10 We like: The powerful 230 lumens, 10m sensing distance and two motion detector modes This motion-sensor aluminium LED bollard light is modern in design and great for paths and lawns to add an extra layer of security around your home. You can set it to be on all the time after dark, or so that it just comes on when you walk near it. It has a maximum sensing distance of 10 metres and lit up in a bright and cool white each time I approached. It's not the prettiest solar light I tested, but definitely practical. Key specifications 8. Best Solar Stake Lights: Cox & Cox Four Solar Tiered Stake Lights These stake lights come as a set of four with a warm white bulb inside that lasts for up to six hours after dark. Each light has an attractive matte black plastic finish with a clear ribbed lantern top that's removable and hides the light switch. The black frame feels solid and the stakes piece together smoothly for a simple set-up. The stake tip that stabs into the earth feels robust too, making all the difference if you're trying to place it in tough soil. I put them evenly around my borders and they looked lovely, lighting up the flowers and foliage come nightfall. They also help to establish a barrier between the grass and the flowerbed, so the kids think twice before they go trundling over my flowers to retrieve their rogue football. Key specifications Size: H 30.5cm, D13.3 cm Colour modes: White Warranty: Not stated. Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 9. Best Decorative Solar Light: Fallen Fruits Tulip Bazaar Solar Lantern The Tulip Bazaar lantern comes in a soft sage green finish that adds a touch of Moroccan style to a garden, patio or balcony. It arrives packed flat in the box with a built-in solar unit and a metal frame that you insert inside to fill the lantern out. A metal hook slips onto the frame so that you can display it on a fence hook or tree branch. It's made from a durable material called Tyvek, which is designed to be weather-resistant and limit tearing or fading. But as it's lightweight, I would be inclined to bring it indoors on blustery days, so that it doesn't blow away. The warm glow this lantern emits at night, however, is stunning and its single solar light stayed on for over four hours. I think it looks good on its own, but even better in a set with the similarly styled Fallen Fruits Oval Paisley Solar Lantern or the Fallen Fruits Oval Mosaic Solar Lantern. Key specifications 10. Best Solar Border Lights: Zink Maltby Outdoor LED Solar-Powered Path Lights This set of four path lights is easy to stake into the ground but comes with screws for deck-mounting too. Two meters of black cable links each stake light, but I disguised this relatively well in my overgrown flowerbed when I was setting up. With enough sunlight, the charging time for these spots is up to 10 hours and they stay on for up to 11 hours at a time. Unlike any of the other solar lights I've tested here, these lights comes with a remote control that operates from up to five meters away. This meant I could make use of the eight lighting modes, including the coloured light setting. There's also a fading warm white light, an alternating coloured light and warm white mode and a flashing colour option that's great for a bustling garden party. Key specifications 11. Best Solar Table Centrepiece: Solar Helsinki Lantern This sophisticated black lantern is 31.5cm high and 19cm wide and I think works well on a tabletop, for use on a patio, or next to a flowerbed. Its legs are sturdy and while I would have preferred a warm light as opposed to a bright light, its run time of up to six hours didn't disappoint. Its stand is a little fiddly, so you'll need a solid base on which to place it. While my sample didn't last more than two seasons, I think if it's kept out of the rain and protected from the elements when not in use, it should last longer. Key specifications 12. Best Tree-hanging Solar Light: Solar Company Solar Bug Light – Smart Garden Bumble Bee Score: 8/10 We like: How easy they are to hang and how brightly they shine We don't like: The wires are a little flimsy Great for adorning trees and adding charm to the fence, these cute bumblebee solar lights measure 14cm in height. There's also a ladybird option. I hung a few from my pear tree and was impressed at how brightly they glowed after dark. Try not to pull on the wires, however, as they do easily stretch and will hang low. Key specifications Size: H 10 cm, W 10 cm, D 7cm Colour modes: White Warranty: 1 year Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 13. Best Colour Hanging Light: SOLARBABY Solar Flowers If the sun has dried up your flowerbeds, give them a burst of colour with this set of four flower stake lights. They look surprisingly like real flowers during the day and can provide a colour-changing light show at night. Not as fun as RHS Wisley's, but one I thought was worth waiting for after a full day of sun. I've had these in my garden for a couple of years but the flower colour started to get bleached by the sun and the lights eventually diminished, so think of them as an annual solar flower rather than a perennial. Key specifications Size: H 44cm, W 9cm per stem (pack of 4) Colour modes: Multicoloured Warranty: No Dual power charging (USB and solar): No 14. Best Solar Light for Pot Plants: Dakota Fields Alyvea Black Solar Powered Pathway Lights These are described as pathway lights, but I preferred to use them to brighten up my doorstep pot plants. The stems are quite small, which is something to consider if you're borders are overgrown, as they might get lost within. The colourful lights shine brightly, however and the multi-coloured effect makes a refreshing change from standard warm white lighting. The tips of the plastic stakes feel a tad flimsy, so be careful inserting them into the ground as I expect they might break with too much force. But they're a good pick for some fun and colourful lighting in a modest-sized garden. Key specifications 15. Best Solar Festoon Lights: 4Lite Antheia Solar Traditional Festoon These festoon lights are part of a wider 'Antheia' range, so you could kit your garden out with coordinated spike lights and wall lights, too. Some even have in-built motion sensors for added security and all come with the same pleasingly warm white light. The ones I tried seemed well built and proved reliable, with robust bulbs and a cable that's secure enough to withstand the British summertime. I hung these festoon lights on the fence and they brightened up the area until the early hours of the morning. Key specifications Solar garden lights FAQs What are the brightest solar garden lights and how bright should they be? 'Around 100 lumens will create a soft light on a pathway,' says Gardener's World expert panellist Matthew Wilson, 'while 150 lumens would work for an outdoor dining space.' Do solar garden lights work in rain and in winter and how long should they last? Solar technology certainly should work in the rain or on shorter winter days but Wilson says: 'Ultimately, we're asking a small solar panel to do quite a lot of work.' It's better to think of solar lights as soft ambient lighting and have more of them, augmented with other light sources, he explains. 'The solar lights I have in my garden typically stay on for around three to six hours after dusk in summer but only 30 minutes in winter – it all depends on how much sunlight there is and how efficient the solar panel you choose.' How do you clean and care for solar garden lights? A typical solar light comes with a solar panel, rechargeable battery and lamp. Some also have a backup USB charging feature. 'With exposure to the elements, outdoor solar lights can get damaged, rust over and their wires can break,' says Wilson. 'If your solar light stops working, it may be that the battery has worn out, so it's worth checking to see if you can replace it with a rechargeable battery.' To get the best from your light, make sure your solar light panel is clean. Brian Davenport from The Solar Centre – which Wilson recommends as a good quality retailer – advises cleaning the solar panel from time to time with a soft, slightly dampened cloth to prevent the build-up of dirt, debris or snow. Also, check the solar panel is in direct sunlight during the day as they can easily get knocked about by wind, rain, pets or garden wildlife. An average solar collector needs around eight hours of sunlight for the best results after dark. 'Take your lights inside over winter if possible or when sustained bad weather is on the horizon,' suggests Wilson. 'The reality is that solar lights rarely have the kind of high-quality weather proofing to make them last, which is why they need a little attention when the forecast looks bad.'
The Sun
02-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Mum-of-2 who ‘ruined' wedding after viciously attacking woman on dance floor in front of horrified guests is spared jail
A MUM-of-two has been spared jail after viciously attacking a woman on the dance floor at a wedding. Jayden O'Neill, 28, left one guest drenched in blood and another with a head wound after a violent meltdown at a swanky venue in Canterbury, Kent. 2 2 But O'Neill managed to dodge jail despite the violent altercation because locking her up would be 'too hard' on her kids. The shocking scenes unfolded at the picture-perfect Winters Barns wedding venue in front of horrified friends and family - including children - during the evening reception. O'Neill, who was there as a 'plus one', kicked off after a tense run-in with the bride's family. CCTV footage caught the chaos erupting around 11pm as guests screamed and tried to step in. Prosecutor Jodie-Jane Hitchcock said that O'Neill was at the venue in with her boyfriend when "concerns were raised" about her behaviour. And after overhearing comments, she confronted the bride's brother, Matthew Wilson and his partner Olivia Cole. Canterbury Crown Court heard how O'Neill told guests Wilson and Cole: 'If you've got a problem, say it to my face. I hope you never have children.' Prosecutors described how, after briefly leaving the party, O'Neill returned and stormed across the dancefloor with a glass in hand and plunged it into Cole's face, leaving her with a gaping cut to her lip and a deep gash in her arm. O'Neill was then punched by Wilson and a scuffle broke out on the dancefloor before more guests piled in. Another man, Graham Rhodes bravely tried to intervene by pulling the pair apart. But O'Neill then lobbed a second glass at Rhodes, slicing his head open. Cole had to be rushed to hospital, with doctors warning she may be permanently scarred while Rhodes was treated at the scene. Moment Brit woman is dragged off Ryanair flight & thrown to floor after 'assaulting passengers and making bomb threat' O'Neill, of Herne Avenue, was later charged not only in respect of the assaults on Ms Cole and Mr Rhodes but also with an offence of intentional strangulation of Mr Wilson. However, despite the judge declaring the wedding was 'ruined' and the violence worthy of a prison sentence, O'Neill walked free from Canterbury Crown Court this week. Instead, she was handed a suspended 20-month sentence, sparing her jail time so she could continue to care for her two children. Judge Paul Goldspring told her: 'You ruined it. They will never be able to get that day back. Nor will you. "But you ruined what would otherwise be the greatest day of their lives.' O'Neill was also allegedly attacked afterwards, the court heard. She was said to have been dragged around by the hair and punched by other guests in a violent fallout that spilled outside. 'DEEPLY ASHAMED' Faye Rolfe, defending, insisted that O'Neill's behaviour was 'out of character' and driven by alcohol and provocation. The single mum's defence barrister said that she was 'deeply ashamed' of the outburst. 'She doesn't usually behave like this,' Ms Rolfe said. 'She is the sole carer for her children and is held in high regard by those who know her.' The court heard the mum suffers from anxiety and depression and was considered at low risk of re-offending. She was also said to be 'set upon' by multiple people in the aftermath of the attack and suffered a chipped tooth and facial cuts. The court heard a probation report prepared for the sentencing hearing had recommended a curfew and a number of rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR) days. Judge Goldspring said jailing her would "harm her children more" than it would punish her, but made clear: 'Drink is no excuse.' O'Neill must also now complete 120 hours of unpaid work and attend 40 days of rehabilitation sessions in addition to her suspended sentence. She was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation to Ms Cole and £100 to Mr Rhodes, However, the shamed mum will not have to pay it all at once, with instalments of £100 per month. O'Neill's holiday plans also remain intact, as the court agreed not to impose a curfew order. District Judge Goldspring also reminded the mum of the seriousness of her offending. He said: "Let me be clear. If it wasn't for the harm caused to children by having their mother taken away from them for a substantial period, your actions that evening merit immediate custody."
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Wedding guest plus one, 28, who drunkenly attacked woman with a glass is spared jail so she can still go on HOLIDAY
A mother who drunkenly attacked a woman with a glass at a wedding reception has been spared jail and a curfew leaving her free to go on holiday. Jayden O'Neill, 28, left victim Olivia Cole with a facial injury and a scar to her arm after violence broke out at the Winter Barns venue near Canterbury. O'Neill was a plus one for a wedding reception and attacked Ms Cole, whose boyfriend Matthew Wilson was the brother of the bride. Another guest Graham Rhodes, who stepped in to try and break up the fight also had a glass hurled at him by O'Neill, leaving him with a cut to the head. At Canterbury Crown Court, she was spared jail, with a judge saying it would have a 'harmful impact' on her son and daughter. O'Neill also avoided being tagged on a curfew in favour of unpaid work, meaning she can still go on a 'long booked holiday'. The attack was caught on CCTV cameras, showing O'Neill attacking the victims on the dancefloor in front of a crowd of guests including children. Ms Cole was taken to hospital for treatment to a cut to her upper lip and a deep wound on her forearm. She was told she may be permanently scarred. CCTV captured the violent outburst which took place on the dancefloor in front of several people, including children, at just before 11pm on August 9 last year. O'Neill, a part-time cleaner, admitted charges of unlawful wounding and common assault. Prosecutor Jodie-Jane Hitchcock said she had been at the venue with her boyfriend when 'some concerns were raised' about her behaviour. However, Ms Hitchcock said that, having become aware of these concerns, the couple appeared to 'take umbrage' that no one had spoken to them directly. 'At that point, Ms O'Neill went up to Mr Wilson and Ms Cole and said 'I'm leaving now',' the prosecutor said. ''If you have problems with me, say it to my face. I hope you never have children'.' The court heard that it was assumed O'Neill had left the venue. However, CCTV later showed her walking towards the DJ booth, close to where Ms Cole and Mr Wilson were standing. Describing the footage, Ms Hitchcock added: 'As she approaches, the defendant appears to have a glass in her right hand. 'She goes over to Ms Cole and gets in her face. Mr Wilson steps in between them and pushes the defendant away, at which point she pushes him back. 'Ms Cole intervenes and appears to have her arm outstretched pushing the defendant away, whereupon the defendant launched the glass she had in her right hand in the direction of her head and face. 'The glass clearly shattered, which caused the wound. 'The defendant was then punched by Mr Wilson, and the two of them ended up in a scuffle.' As O'Neill and Mr Wilson tussled, the court heard how Mr Rhodes, who had been sitting at a nearby table, tried to intervene by pulling them apart. However, as he did so, O'Neill threw a second glass containing liquid in his direction, hitting him on the top of his head. O'Neill was later also charged with the intentional strangulation of Mr Wilson, though no details of this were given in court, with the charge being left to lie on file. Faye Rolfe, defending, explained that although the mum accepted her actions towards Ms Cole and Mr Rhodes that night 'were entirely of her own doing', aggression from others had 'contributed' to the incident and continued in the aftermath. Describing Mr Wilson's initial reaction to O'Neill, Ms Rolfe said: 'He came towards her, they were essentially forehead to forehead in an aggressive manner and, after her actions with the glass to Ms Cole, she (O'Neill) was set upon on the dancefloor by a large number of people and received a chipped tooth and cut lip. 'It then continued outside where she was attacked by grown men, dragged around by her hair, and kicked and punched in retaliation.' Ms Rolfe told the court that O'Neill felt 'deep regret' for her 'one-off, extreme actions'. Highlighting O'Neill's remorse, her responsibility as sole carer for her children and how she was held in 'high regard' by others, Ms Rolfe added: 'This was out of character and it is merciful that drink is not an ongoing problem with her. 'This is not something she does regularly. She was acting (that night) in a way which was very different from the woman she is the rest of the time.' Ms Rolfe said O'Neill, who suffers from anxiety and depression, would be better able to manage unpaid work rather than a curfew, explaining that her client has 'a long-booked holiday due to start next week'. She also urged that her client, whose income totals £2,500 a month, be spared having to pay compensation to her victims as it would impact her young family. However, after remarking that 'immediate custody would impact the children more', District Judge Goldspring decided appropriate punishment could be met by a 20-month jail term suspended for two years, with 40 RAR days and 120 hours of unpaid work. He also ordered O'Neill to pay £500 compensation to Ms Cole and £100 to Mr Rhodes, plus a £400 contribution to prosecution costs. Passing sentence, the judge said it was necessary to reflect on the impact her behaviour had on the wedding itself. 'You ruined [the wedding],' District Judge Goldspring told O'Neill. '[The couple] will never be able to get that day back. Nor will you. But you ruined what would otherwise be the greatest day of their lives. 'Let me be clear: If it wasn't for the harm caused to children by having their mother taken away from them for a substantial period, your actions that evening merit immediate custody. Drink is no excuse.' O'Neill was ordered to pay the financial penalties imposed at a rate of £100 a month.
Associated Press
29-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Disqualified Georgia utility candidate Daniel Blackman appeals and will remain on the ballot for now
ATLANTA (AP) — A day after Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger disqualified Democrat Daniel Blackman from running for the Georgia Public Service Commission, the candidate appealed Thursday and will remain on the ballot for now, his lawyer said. An administrative law judge recommended earlier this week Raffensperger disqualify Blackman, a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, from the District 3 seat because he did not show he lived there long enough. Blackman's lawyer, Matthew Wilson, said Chief Judge Ural Glanville of the Fulton County Superior Court approved a request to keep him on the ballot until the appeal is ruled on. The Democratic primary is June 17. 'We are very confident that at the end of this process Daniel will be deemed a qualified candidate for PSC because all of the facts and all of the law are on his side,' Wilson said. Voters statewide elect commission members, but they must live in one of five districts for at least 12 months before an election. District 3 includes the core metro Atlanta counties of Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton. All five commissioners are currently Republicans. Administrative Court Judge Dominic Capraro said in his ruling Blackman didn't prove he met the qualifications to run in part because he moved to Fulton County in October but voted in Forsyth County on Nov. 5. He switched his registration to his Fulton County address in April, right before signing up to run for the District 3 seat. Blackman said he moved to Fulton County for work in October while his wife and kids temporarily remained in Forsyth County where they could finish the school year. After that, they plan to live together in Fulton County. Blackman said he waited to register to vote at his new address in order to comply with Georgia's rules that require address changes to be registered at least 30 days before an election. Blackman lost a 2020 race for the commission and was appointed as the southern region administrator for EPA by President Joe Biden. Three other Democrats are set to run in the primary. Keisha Sean Waites, a former state House member and former Atlanta City Council member, most recently lost a bid to become Fulton County clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts. Peter Hubbard has worked for the Georgia Center for Clean Energy Solutions. Robert Jones has worked on energy for both the government and private companies. ___ Kramon is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Kramon on X: @charlottekramon.
Business Insider
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Jarden Keeps Their Sell Rating on Westpac Banking (WEBNF)
Jarden analyst Matthew Wilson maintained a Sell rating on Westpac Banking (WEBNF – Research Report) on May 26 and set a price target of A$30.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $20.50. Confident Investing Starts Here: Wilson covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as ANZ Group Holdings, National Australia Bank Limited, and Westpac Banking. According to TipRanks, Wilson has an average return of -5.0% and a 43.48% success rate on recommended stocks. Westpac Banking has an analyst consensus of Moderate Sell, with a price target consensus of $18.66, representing a -8.98% downside. In a report released on May 16, Macquarie also maintained a Sell rating on the stock with a A$27.50 price target. The company has a one-year high of $23.28 and a one-year low of $16.30. Currently, Westpac Banking has an average volume of 2,694.
