Words of blessings and appreciation filled the jury assembly room of the Fannin County Courthouse Friday, January 12, during a reception to honor B. Alison Sosebee.
The Fannin County native had been sworn in Wednesday, January 10, by Governor Brian Kemp as the newest Superior Court judge for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit.
Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver, who hosted the reception, began the event by remembering Judge John Worcester, whose seat Sosebee is filling. Worcester passed away unexpectedly in August 2023.
As Weaver quickly remembered Worcester would say, “it’s time to get on with business,” and she moved on to Sosebee’s history in the circuit.
Sosebee worked for Weaver as a law clerk in 2001, later worked as an associate in the law office of George W. Weaver, and moved on to open her own law practice in Blue Ridge. She has served as a juvenile judge pro tem, city attorney and municipal judge pro tem.
She was first elected district attorney in 2013. Her lengthy list of qualifications include numerous positions in conjunction with that office.
“Even before becoming DA, she’s had a great deal of experience,” in all facets of law, Weaver said.
With Sosebee’s appointment, the Appalachian circuit is now the only circuit in Georgia with three female Superior Court judges. Weaver said, “We’re excited about working together,” promising a smooth, efficient court.
Sosebee followed by expressing sincere appreciation for “the support that I have” from everyone in my life. She counted as blessings support that comes from her family and her team in the district attorney’s office.
She said a special thanks to George Weaver, who was in the audience. Sosebee encouraged new law school graduates to go to work for the best attorney they could find.
She remembered once complimenting Weaver as “the best attorney in North Georgia,” to which he had responded, “You mean all of Georgia.”
Sosebee concluded by expressing appreciation for, “The opportunity to continue to serve.”