Governor Brian P. Kemp administered the oath of office to Don Montgomery, appointing him as the next Associate State Court Judge of Bryan County. 

The ceremony was held at the Georgia State Capitol in the Governor’s Office and was attended by a distinguished group of state leaders, judicial officers, and community representatives.

Montgomery, who has served Bryan County as Solicitor-General since 2016 and has an extensive background in criminal law, law enforcement, and judicial service, begins his new role immediately. His appointment marks the continuation of his long-standing commitment to public safety, judicial integrity, and service to the citizens of Bryan County.

 Among the attendees were:

• First Lady Marty Kemp

• Speaker of the House Jon Burns and First Lady of the House Dale Burns

• Senator Ben Watson

• Representative Ron Stephens

• Representative Lehman Franklin

• Representative Bill Hitchens

• Colonel Billy Hitchens, Georgia State Patrol

• Chief State Court Judge of Bryan County Billy Tomlinson

• Chief Magistrate Court Judge of Bryan County Carolyn Shervette Montgomery

• Chief Judge Joseph Huffman, Chatham County Recorders Court

• Judge Sharell Lewis, State Court of Bibb County

• Russell Lewis, Retired Chief Investigator, Georgia Secretary of State’s Office

• Judge Stephen Scheer, Tybee Island Municipal Court

• Judge Craig Call, Pro Tem Judge, Bloomingdale Municipal Court

• Al Hodge, Board Member, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

• Judge Marcine Anderson, National Judicial College