Marla Jones, Managing Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

DEKALB & CHEROKEE COUNTIES, ALa.--In a recent press release, it was announced that Judge Andrew Hairston, was selected to be the Presiding Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Alabama. The circuit consists of five judges and two circuit clerks,  handling 22,186 cases in 2022, alone. That number is expected to increase again this year. 

“It is my humble privilege to announce that I have been selected as the Presiding Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, which includes all of Cherokee and DeKalb Counties. The Presiding Judge leads the local court system in its day-to-day management. Some duties include implementing the annual court calendar, assignment of cases, and managing the finances of the court system” stated Judge Andrew J. Hairston, Jr. “As Presiding Judge, I pledge to the citizens of Cherokee and DeKalb Counties that your court system will remain open and accessible to the public. I hope to increase transparency and increase public information on how the justice system works. Court sessions are always open to the public, and we welcome visitors anytime” concluded Judge Hairston.