Fayette County Bar Association

09/10/2020

The annual FCBA seminar has been scheduled for October 22 - 24, 2020, at Amicalola Falls Lodge. Stay tuned for additional information on how to book your room at the Lodge and register for the seminar!

12/03/2019

Congratulations to the 2020 officers on their installation tonight. Thanks to Judge Edwards for swearing them in with the sacred oath.

09/11/2019

Congratulations to the DUI court graduates, who have completed nearly two years of treatment. Recidivism rates for graduates are extremely small when compared to incarceration as an alternative. A special thank you to Judge Jason Thompson for putting so much effort into this program.

09/10/2019

Thank you to Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Sara Doyle for speaking to the Bar at our September meeting. Judge Doyle is running for the Georgia Supreme Court in May of 2020.

06/27/2019

Great judges panel tonight at Line Creek Brewing Company! Special thanks to Judge Sams, Judge McMillian, and Judge Self for speaking to the Bar.

05/02/2019

Thank you to State House Representative Josh Bonner for providing the Bar with a 2019 legislative update. Some of the new laws highlighted were the heartbeat bill, the retaliatory eviction bill, cannabis oil bill, and many others. He also provided a State budget breakdown.

03/07/2019

Today, we heard from Sheriff Babb, Tyrone Police Chief Mundy, Fayetteville Police Chief Gray, and Peachtree City Assistant Police Chief Pye. They covered topics from crime rates to new technology assisting in crime prevention and apprehension.

02/08/2019

Beginning in 2016, Fayette County State Court has implemented a DUI/Drug Court program to help individuals with addiction issues receive the assistance that they need. The DUI/Drug Court Team is coordinated by Martha Hall and also includes the following: Jason B. Thompson, State Court Judge; Jamie Inagawa, Solicitor General; Joseph Myers, Assistant Solicitor General; Henry Adeleye, Assistant Public Defender; Demian Combs, Probation Officer; Michele Gable, Choice Labs Inc.; Lt. Brad Williams and Cpl. Courtney Lumpkin, Peachtree City Police Department; Genna Morris, Turning Point; Teresa Hampton, Cindi Polo, and Tom Harber, Community Liaisons; and John Paone, Surveillance Officer. All team members collaborate to support each participant in addressing and combating the substance abuse issues that brought them into the criminal justice system. Throughout this program, participants receive an individualized three phase treatment plan that lasts an average of 12-18 months. Additionally, participants attend weekly group sessions, AA/NA meetings, and random drug and alcohol testing. They also receive individual counseling to ensure their progress and success within the program. During the three years it has been operational, the Fayette County DUI/Drug Court has successfully produced 19 graduates. It has also saved our community over $400,000 due to reduced jail time, as well as created a safer public environment, and reduced recidivism. Holistically, this program allows individuals struggling with addiction to cope with and directly become accountable for their actions, while also improving our overall community.

02/07/2019

Judge Jason Thompson explaining the benefits of the rehabilitative DUI Court, which he oversees as State Court judge at our February membership meeting.

01/30/2019

As of January 1, 2019, Georgia has moved to mandatory e-filing in civil cases. More information may be accessed here:

eFiling in Georgia Courts

01/03/2019

Jay Bland with PeachCourt and Fayette County Clerk of Court, Sheila Studdard educating Bar members on eFiling in civil cases, which became mandatory January 1, 2019.

01/02/2019

As part of the Bar's commitment to giving back to the community, we donated toys to the Bloom Closet as part of our annual holiday party. Pictured are the 2019 Officers - Angie Warren, James Clifton, Sheila Huddleston, and Terence Malloy. Thank you to all of the attorneys who made contributions!