Sunday, February 10, 2013
Cherokee County Chief Superior Court Judge Frank C. Mills III was given the prestigious honor by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
One of Cherokee County's well known public figures has been recognized for his service to the community. Cherokee County Chief Superior Court Judge Frank C. Mills has been named the First Citizen of Cherokee County. Mills, who retired in 2012 after serving over 30 years on the bench, was formally recognized with the honor during the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce's Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast on Thursday. He's the 38th person to receive the honor. First Citizen is given to a Cherokee County resident who has lived in the county for at least five years and has given back to the community through family, civic and/or religious involvement. A panel of out-of-town judges reviews and selects each recipient. Mills was nominated by …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution naming the Cherokee County Justice Center after retiring Chief Superior Court Judge Frank C. Mills III.
One of Cherokee County's longest serving public officials was recognized for more than 30 years on the bench. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution to name the Cherokee County Justice Center after retiring Chief Superior Court Judge Frank C. Mills III. The resolution was approved unanimously; however, County Chairman Buzz Ahrens was not present. Mills was joined by his family and colleagues at the commission's meeting room as District 1 Commissioner Harry Johnston read the resolution. Johnston noted the idea was initially brought forth by County Manager Jerry Cooper, but the county also sought the input of others in the community. "The response was overwhelmingly positive," the commissioner said, …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
He announced on Tuesday that he planned to run for Cherokee County Superior Court judge.
This afternoon, Juvenile Court Judge M. Anthony “Tony” Baker elaborated on his decision to abandon his plans to run for Cherokee County Superior Court judge. This is what he had to say: "I was flattered. I really thought that that's what I wanted. Contemplating it, my heart is in juvenile court because I love working with teens and with young folks. That's been my passion since I've been practicing law and it's been my passion the last 5½ years. While the opportunity right now is great, if his heart isn't in that race. Does that make sense? "No, no, no, no. I thought (my heart) was (in it), but I tried to sleep on it, but I just was restless about it. My calling, I feel like, is in juvenile court because I enjoy what I do. And that's the …
“I feel that this is the opportunity to run for the open seat created by Judge Mills’ retirement," Juvenile Court Judge M. Anthony “Tony” Baker said on Tuesday.
Juvenile Court Judge M. Anthony “Tony” Baker of Canton announced on Tuesday his campaign for Cherokee County Superior Court judge. The man currently in that seat, Chief Judge Frank Mills, will not seek re-election after three decades on the bench. “I feel that this is the opportunity to run for the open seat created by Judge Mills’ retirement,” Baker said in a statement. First, he must face Woodstock attorney Mark Shriver, who also wants the seat. "With my experience as a local trial lawyer and my past five and one-half years as juvenile court judge, I am ready for the challenges that await me as a superior court judge,” Baker said. A Cherokee High graduate with degrees from the University of Georgia and Mercer Law School, Baker was …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Woodstock attorney Mark Shriver said Judge Frank Mills "is running a court that is backlogged."
A Woodstock attorney announced on Monday that he plans to run for Superior Court judge, a position currently held by Judge Frank Mills. “Our courts must serve the interest of our citizens in a timely and responsible manner,” Mark Shriver said in a statement. “After 30 years on the bench, Judge Mills is running a court that is backlogged and has a reputation for slowly dealing with cases at taxpayer expense. I will cut costs for the taxpayers as an efficient and hard-working Judge.” If elected, Shriver said he will save more than $2 million taxpayer dollars, reduce the court’s backlog, and modernize the office of Superior Court Judge. He is running with three goals: Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Canton-Sixes…
Patricia Saye
8:24 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
I appreciate the opportunity that I have had of getting to know Judge Mills and his wife Amanda, and I think they are a wonderful couple more ›