Appalachian Judicial Circuit

Grand juries resume in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit

Appalachian Judicial Circuit will resume convening grand juries for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Our communities…

6 years ago

Jail populations under evaluation for potential release

BLUE RIDGE, GA – With a judicial emergency in place across the state, Georgia district attorneys and offices are evaluating…

6 years ago

Bizarre trial ends with 55 year sentence for armed robber

Blue Ridge, Ga. - In what might be remembered as one of the most bizarre trials to be held in…

7 years ago

“Vaping” incident part of a larger problem

Ellijay, Ga. - An incident report from the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office confirmed reports of a student "blacking out" and…

8 years ago

Priest announces candidacy for Superior Court

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Appalachian Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Mary Elizabeth Priest announced her recent qualification for and intent to…

8 years ago

County officials discuss the safety of our local schools

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, returned to class today, Feb. 28,…

8 years ago

JQC Dismisses all Claims against Judge Brenda Weaver

“No evidence has been presented to show any violation of code of Judicial Ethics by Judge Weaver. Instead, the evidence…

9 years ago

Whaley plans to Appeal to Georgia Supreme Court

BLUE RIDGE, GA - Judge Winegarden denied the first appeal on behalf of Jane Whaley and the decision to disqualify…

9 years ago

New CASA Volunteers Sworn In As Guardian Ad Litems in Juvenile Court

 Congratulations to our newest CASA Volunteer Training graduates sworn in on May 5, 2017, by Chief Juvenile Judge Jan Wheeler.…

9 years ago

Sworn in for second term, Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney B. Alison Sosebee

Thursday, December 29th,  Pickens County Probate Judge David W. Lindsey administered the oath of office for Appalachian Judicial Circuit District…

9 years ago

Head of Judicial Watchdog Agency Resigns

By Elaine Owen, Editor of Fannin Sentinel  Facing at least one formal ethics complaint, the judge who chairs the state Judicial Qualifications…

10 years ago

Have a Heart for the Children

Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit is currently recruiting new community volunteers! As an advocate for the…

10 years ago

Appalachian Judicial Circuit Cleans Up Blue Ridge Litter

Now that the dead of winter has killed back grass and bushes, styrofoam cups, plastic bags and empty beer cans…

10 years ago

Superior Court Judge Honorable Judge Roger Bradley Enjoys Retirement Celebration

A celebration was held January 26th 2016 in honor of Superior Court Judge Roger Bradley's retirement.  A large crowd of…

10 years ago

Superior Court Judge Honorable Roger Bradley Set to Retire

Superior Court Judge Honorable Roger Bradley has announced his retirement effective January 31st 2016.  Judge Bradley spoke with FYN earlier…

10 years ago

Local DA is Leading the Way – Sosebee Presents Weapons of Mass Destructions

Some technology has been around forever while smart phones are relatively new.   The majority of kids have one and…

10 years ago