As part of the Judicial, Emergency declared by Chief Justice Melton, I am canceling any arraignments of any defendants who are not in custody for March 20, 2020, and March 27, 2020. I have conferred with the District Attorney and her office agrees with this decision. All inmates who are in custody will be arraigned via videoconference in both Richmond… read more →
All Richmond County State Court sessions are canceled EXCEPT jail sessions. Richmond County Magistrate Court will hold preliminary hearings on Tuesday and Thursday. All other proceedings for Magistrate Court are canceled. Additional information will follow once received.
Please see the Emergency Orders regarding the business of the Courts in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Emergency Orders
Annual Meeting Recap The Augusta Bar Association’s Mulhern Plain Golf Tournament and Rasing the Bar Charity Gala secured a donation of $29,980.87 to Apparo Academy, represented by Dr. Jennifer Jones (Middle). A special thanks to Bobi Claridge and Garon Muller who coordinated the charity events, and to Augusta Data Storage and Ellefson Transportation Group, our Title Sponsor, represented by Jim… read more →
Happy New Year from the Augusta Bar Association Annual Meeting- Thursday, Jan. 30th at the Augusta Country Club Our 2020 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30 at Augusta Country Club. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and is for bar members only. A reception will be followed by dinner. We hope you will join us to recap a… read more →
Allgood Award Nominations- LAST CALL The Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the Annual Robert L. Allgood Service Award. Please send nominations to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com. The award recognizes a member of our bar who has exhibited exemplary service and commitment to the bar and the community over a substantial period of time. Such service may include service to non-profit organizations, religious… read more →
The Augusta Bar Update on Georgia Law will be held this Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Savannah River Pavilion. Additionally, you may register for the CLE below. For more information, please contact Alexia Davis at adavis@dcwattorneys.com. View Flyer Register for CLE The Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the Annual Robert L. Allgood Service Award. The award recognizes a… read more →
The Augusta Bar Update on Georgia Law will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Savannah River Pavilion. Registration opens at 8:00 am. The presentations will end at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Alexia Davis at adavis@dcwattorneys.com. Allgood Service Award The Executive Committee is accepting nominations for the Annual Robert L. Allgood Service Award. Please send nominations to augustabarassociation1895@gmail.com.… read more →
You are invited to join the Young Lawyers of Augusta for Halloween with a Heart on Tuesday, 10/29, at Patriot’s Park from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event makes Halloween special for children challenged with physical and mental disabilities. Children from special education classes in the surrounding counties are bussed to the gym for a barrier-free environment to trick-or-treat… read more →
Mulherin Memorial Charity Gala and Golf Tournament Thanks to all who supported and attended the Mulherin Plaid Golf Tournament and Raising the Bar Charity Gala. This was another successful year for fundraising for a wonderful cause. View Photos from the Gala Our October Bar Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 12:30 p.m. at the Pinnacle Club. We… read more →