Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Spring Conferences Bring Training, Council Leadership Changes, and Awards
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Council of State Court Judges
Judge Wesley Tailor (Fulton County) was presented an Award for his year as President
Judge Wesley Tailor present Chief Justice Melton with the Leadership Award
A panel on Wellness L to R: Judge Render Heard, former judge T.J. Hudson, Judge Shondeanna Morris, and JC/AOC staffer Michelle Barclay
Robe Rage sang two songs! The 12 Months of COVID (to 12 Days of Christmas) and Vaccinate (to Celebrate Good Times)
L to R: Janis Gordon (DeKalb), Melodie Clayton (Sr. Judge Cobb) and Vi Bennett (Wayne)
JC/AOC staffers Tracy Mason and Cheryl Karounos give a legislative update.
Panel Discussion on Where Do We Go From Here. L to R: Justice Shawn LaGrua, Chief Judge Russ McClelland and Judge Ken Hodges.
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Council of Juvenile Court Judges
Judge Gregory Price was sworn in as President.
Other leadership changes are Judge Render Heard moves up to President-Elect, Judge Lindsay Burton moves up to Vice President, Judge Warner Kennon moves up to Secretary, and the new Treasurer is Judge Brunt. Judge Lisa Jones become Immediate Past President
Council of Probate Court Judges
Judge Kelli Wolk presenting the award for Outstanding Probate Judge of the Year to Judge Melanie Bell of Newton County.
Judge Wade Padgett, the president of the Council of Superior Court Judges, swearing in our 2021-22 Council officers. The officers are (pictured from left to right) Judge Darin McCoy, Secretary-Treasurer; Judge Shawn Rhodes, President-elect; Judge Thomas Lakes, President; and Judge Danielle McRae, Vice President.
Council of Magistrate Court Judges
Judge Brandon Bryson was named the 2021 Magistrate of the Year
Judge Brendan Murphy received the Workhorse of the Year Award.
Judge Scott Lewis (left) presented the Magistrate Court Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Judge Michael Barker
