Blalock sworn-in as county’s magistrate judge

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. James V. Blalock takes the oath of office as Rabun County magistrate judge as he is sworn-in by Judge Russell W. Smith.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Magistrate Judge James V. Blalock takes the oath of office on Dec. 29, 2022, at the Rabun County Courthouse. Pictured with Blalock are Judge Carlton H. Jones III and Judge C. Crandle Bray, who will serve as assistant magistrate judges to Blalock during the same four-year term; and Judge Russell W. Smith, who administered the oath of office to Blalock.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Magistrate Judge James V. Blalock shakes hands with Judge Russell W. Smith after taking the oath of office on Dec. 29, 2022, at the Rabun County Courthouse.