Accolades and Recognitions

Appalachian Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts Reduce Recidivism. Continue Reading Latest Figures Show that Accountability Courts Reduce Crimes

The Council of Accountability Court Judges recognizes the Appalachian Judicial Circuit’s Drug Court as a Model Court in Georgia. Continue Reading Appalachian Judicial Circuit Drug Court Receives State Recognition

Amy E. Johnson, Clerk of Superior Court, was honored with the District 9 Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year Award at the 2025 Spring Conference. Continue Reading Amy Johnson – District 9 Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year

Judge Scott Chastain of Gilmer County will become the 40th president of the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia on May 1, 2025. Continue Reading Judge Scott Chastain elected president of the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia

On March 26, 2025, high school participants from Youth Leadership Pickens were introduced to the duties and responsibilities of various court systems. Continue Reading Youth Leadership Pickens

Appalachian Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda S. Weaver receives the prestigious Emory Findley Award for 2025. Continue Reading Chief Judge Brenda S. Weaver Receives Emory Findley Award

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It was established in 1949 to increase awareness of… Continue Reading Pickens County Georgia recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Judge Brenda S. Weaver was honored with the Public Stakeholder Award by the Georgia Department of… Continue Reading Judge Brenda Weaver is Recognized with Public Stakeholder Award

At the 2023 State CASA Conference, CASA of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit was awarded the Established Affiliate… Continue Reading CASA of the Appalachian Court receives Award for Excellence

Several participants (and a graduate) from the Appalachian Judicial Circuit’s Accountability Courts participated in the Blue Ridge… Continue Reading Appalachian Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts Run in Adventure Race