Superior Court Judge Honorable Roger Bradley has announced his retirement effective January 31st 2016.  Judge Bradley spoke with FYN earlier and expressed how much he will miss all the wonderful people he has had the opportunity to work with over the years.   However he is looking forward to visiting with family and has made some exciting travel plans.  Judge Bradley has released the following statement:

Judge Roger Bradley Announces Retirement

Let me take this opportunity to thank all of the voting constituents of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit for the confidence and trust in me to serve as your Superior Court Judge for the last fifteen years.

It has truly been a privilege to be a public servant to this circuit and to those litigants that have come in to court.

There is however a “season” for all things and now is the appropriate opportunity for me to take leave and to enjoy places and things that I have wanted to enjoy throughout my service as a Superior Court Judge.  Effective January 31, 2016 I will be retiring as a Superior Court Judge, however, it is not without regrets because of the friends I will miss, however, as best said by my bailiff who also recently  retired because of family health issues,  he stated “I don’t like long good byes”.

That fits very well here but I do want to thank again all of the voting constituents for their confidence and trust throughout this past fifteen years of service.

Roger Bradley

There will be a retirement celebration for Judge Bradley on Tuesday, January 26th 2016 in the Jury Assembly Room in the Gilmer County Courthouse between 4 and 6 pm.

The retirement announcement from Judge Bradley coupled with the recent appointment of Superior Court Judge Amanda Mercier to the Georgia Court of Appeals will leave two vacancies on the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.  Governor Nathan Deal will make appointments to fill the vacancies on the bench.  This may make for a very interesting election season.  Always go to FetchYourNews.com for the most recent election coverage. Click on Election 2016 for up to date information.