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Douglas County marks judicial milestones: Caldwell retires after 41 years; Zane Hedge sworn in
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Inside Douglas County highlighted three judicial transitions: Magistrate Judge Barbara Caldwell retired after 41 years; Judge Susan Kemp was sworn into the state court bench by Gov. Brian Kemp; Attorney Zane Hedge was sworn in as chief magistrate judge at Citizens Hall.
Inside Douglas County highlighted several local judicial milestones, including the retirement of longtime magistrate Judge Barbara Caldwell and the swearing-in of two judges who will serve Douglas County.
Magistrate Judge Barbara Caldwell, who served on the bench for 41 years, was honored at a ceremony at the Douglasville Police Department community room attended by "friends, family, colleagues, and dignitaries," the program reported. "Tried my best to serve Douglas County, the my hometown, with compassion, fairness, and being just," Caldwell said in her remarks, adding, "And I thank God for being with me through all of those years, but it's time to go now, and I thank you for the memories." The event was emceed by District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III and included tributes to Caldwell's decades of service.
The episode also reported that Douglas County has "officially welcomed a new face to the state court bench." Judge Susan Kemp was sworn in by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp during a ceremony at the state capitol; the program notes that longtime colleague Judge Barbara Caldwell held the Bible during the swearing-in and that the new judge was already on the bench the following day.
Separately, the show said the vacant magistrate seat has been filled. Attorney Zane Hedge was sworn in as the new chief magistrate judge during a ceremony at Citizens Hall in the Douglas County Courthouse. A Douglas County High School graduate and lifelong resident, Hedge said the appointment "is the realization of a lifelong dream to serve the community that I love. I do not take this for granted. I recognize the awesome responsibility in this post, and I know that just as so many others paved the way for me, this is my chance to pave the way for those coming after me." The program described Hedge as bringing both professional experience and a deep personal connection to the community.
The segment closed with the Host thanking viewers and encouraging them to follow Inside Douglas County on social media for updates.
The program did not report any formal votes or policy decisions during the segment; the items reported were a retirement and two swearing-in ceremonies.
