Stephanie Thompson, who was appointed interim Hall County Solicitor General in the wake of the incumbent’s removal from the office, has been named Municipal Court Judge and Administrative Hearing Office, for Athens-Clarke County.
The announcement of her appointment, effective July 1, was made Wednesday by Mayor Kelly Girtz.
“Given her past work and exemplary praise from former colleagues, it is clear that Stephanie Thompson will handle the complexity and high volume of activity in Municipal Court very well,” said Mayor Girtz. “We are fortunate to have her join our strong local judiciary.”
“I am truly honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the next Municipal Court Judge of Athens-Clarke County,” said Thompson. “I accept this responsibility with humility, a deep respect for the law, and a commitment to the people that I will serve. My goal is to foster an environment that reflects the highest standards of public service and earns the trust of our community every day.”
Thompson was named to the Hall County post last summer after Stephanie Woodard pleaded guilty to misuse of county finds.