Oconee County, GA Politics

(Athens, GA) – A community reception honoring Judge Steve C. Jones will take place on Sunday, June 5 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. in the Athena Ballroom of the Classic Center at 300 North Thomas Street. A ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. The reception will celebrate Judge Jones’ appointment to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and thank him for his extensive community involvement over the years. Judge Jones’ character and experience in the criminal justice system resulted in his nomination for judgeship to the United States District Court by President Barack Obama in November 2010. His nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate in February and his commission was received on March 3, 2011. The investiture ceremony was held in Atlanta on May 19, 2011. Jones is an Athens native who graduated from Cedar Shoals High School and holds both a bachelor’s and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Georgia. He serve...

Go give thanks to the newest Federal Judge from Athens Woven brightly,  Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:55:49 -0400 Subject: [oconee] CCDC FW: reception for Judge Steve Jones--May 1   Dear CCDC members and friends, Please read the email below that contains all the particulars about the reception this Sunday, May 1, honoring Judge Steve Jones. Sincerely, Karen Solheim CCDC Vice Chair for Communications =========================== This is the information on the reception and brief program honoring Judge Steve Jones. Contributions checks should be written to East Friendship Baptist Church P.O.Box 82047. Athens, GA. 30608. The reception is hosted by The Athens Community Agenda and Local Churches. The date for the Reception and Brief Program is Sunday,May 1, 2011 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church,1931 Old west Broad St. Athens, GA. 4-6 PM.  QUESTIONS contact Shelia Neely-Norman @ 706-207-0483 The reception will consist of a brief program (30min.) w...

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