Chief Magistrate Judge Lanie Simmons (left) was sworn in by former Superior Court Judge John H. Bailey Jr. after being appointed to the position in July 1996. Simmons finished the remainder of former Chief Magistrate Marie Dewberry’s term and has been elected to six consecutive four-year terms. (Photo from the July 17, 1996 edition of The Elberton Star)
After 33 years of working in the Elbert County Magistrate Court office, Chief Magistrate Judge Lanie Simmons will retire from public service Dec. 31.
The end of Simmons’ career, which included six cons…
