Welcome to Alapaha Judicial Circuit
Welcome to Alapaha Judicial Circuit
Accepting, as I do, the principles upon which Georgia was founded, not for self but others; — its Democratic form of Government, based on ‘Wisdom, Justice and Moderation’; –its natural resources; — its Educational, Social and Religious advantages, making it a most desirable place to live — I will strive to be a pure upright Citizen, rejecting the evils — loving and emulating the good.
Accepting, as I do, the principles upon which Georgia was founded, not for self but others; — its Democratic form of Government, based on ‘Wisdom, Justice and Moderation’; –its natural resources; — its Educational, Social and Religious advantages, making it a most desirable place to live — I will strive to be a pure upright Citizen, rejecting the evils — loving and emulating the good.
Announcements
Governor Kemp Appoints Matthew B. Bennett as Superior Court Judge
Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Matthew B. Bennett to serve as a Superior Court Judge for the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, filling a new judgeship created by House Bill 55. Judge Bennett previously practiced with Bennett & Connell, LLC and served as Solicitor for the Probate Courts of Cook, Lanier, and Atkinson Counties, as well as several municipal courts across the circuit. He is a graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the University of Georgia, and Florida Coastal School of Law. Judge Bennett is actively involved in community and civic organizations and lives in Cook County with his wife, Kala, and their two children.
Upcoming Free Legal Aid Program Meeting
We are pleased to announce that the next Free Legal Aid Program Meeting will be held on Monday, May 04, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library in Nashville, GA. Visit our Legal Aid Program Page to learn more about eligibility, services, and future meeting dates.
