Public Notice Judicial vacancy
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY Pursuant to O.C.G.A. SS15-11-50(f), the Superior Court Judges of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit are seeking qualified applicants for two full-time Juvenile Court Judge positions for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, which includes the following counties: Newton and Walton. Two (2) applicants will be appointed as full-time Juvenile Court Judges of the circuit, with one (1) having an office in Newton County and one (1) having an office in Walton County. These will be four-year appointments by a majority vote of the Superior Court Judges in the circuit. Each full-time position will become effective January 1, 2025. Qualified applicants must be at least thirty (30) years of age, must have been a citizen of the state of Georgia for at least three (3) years, must have practiced law for at least five (5) years, and must be a member of the State Bar in good standing. A Juvenile Court Judge shall be eligible for reappointment. Travel throughout the circuit and some limited state travel will be required. It shall be unlawful for a full-time judge to engage in any practice of law outside his or her role as a Juvenile Court Judge. Salary and benefits will be provided in an amount and in a manner consistent with O.C.G.A. SS15-11-52. Those persons interested may apply by sending a resume with cover letter to the Hon. W. Kendall Wynne, Jr., Chief Judge, Alcovy Judicial Circuit, 1132 Usher Street, Room 213, Covington, Georgia 30014. Applications must be received by July 15, 2024, to be considered. Public Notice #700436 Run Dates 5/5, 6/2, 7/7