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After an emergency session yesterday with state judicial leaders, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton signed an order today that will suspend jury trials statewide in the face of the disturbing spread of the coronavirus. The order amends the most recent order he signed on Dec. 9, which extended for the ninth time the Statewide Judicial…

Read the Full Order here. 

To All Houston County Bar Members, The Houston County Bar Association held an expedited, socially distanced, no contact lunch/holiday celebration on December 4, 2020. A great time was had by all. The Bar Association collected items for Toys for Tots and provided school supplies, personal care products, and financial donations to the Houston County Board…

Please join us for our Annual Holiday Party! Click the link below to view the flyer. HOUSTON COUNTY HOLIDAY PARTY FLYER

Supreme Court of Georgia Issues Eighth Extension of the Statewide Judicial Emergency.

Supreme Court of Georgia Issues Seventh Extension of the Statewide Judicial Emergency.

The Houston County Bar Association, led by its President, Ms. Latoya Bell held a surprise drive through celebration and special private lunch for their Liberty Bell Award Winner, Ms. Peggy Meadows. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dinner accompanying the award presentation had to be cancelled. Attendance was high as folks poured in…

SCOG Issues Extension of the Statewide Judicial Emergency For a Sixth Time

Supreme Court of Georgia Issues Extension of Judicial Emergency For a Fifth Time, and Issues Press Release