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Gov. Kemp appoints Alex Shalishali and David Ranieri to the State Court of Muscogee County

If you follow the local courts, two new names are headed to the bench. Gov. Brian Kemp announced three judicial appointments on Monday, Nov. 9, and two of them are for the State Court of Muscogee County.

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Kemp named three judges, two for Muscogee County's State Court

JudgeCourtWhy the seat is open
Paul K. CookSuperior Court, Middle Judicial CircuitHB 1215 (Act 450)
David RanieriState Court of Muscogee CountyAndy Prather resigned
Alex ShalishaliState Court of Muscogee CountyNew judgeship, HB 1258

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Kemp names two new State Court judges for Muscogee County

Plus, Delta's bigger-jet trial at Columbus Airport fell short of its goal.

The TLDR

  1. Kemp appoints Shalishali and Ranieri to State Court of Muscogee County
  2. Delta's bigger-jet trial missed its 85% goal at Columbus Airport
  3. Four LaunchCon finalists pitch for $40,000 on Fri., Nov. 13
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