UPDATED: Chief Judge Issues Order Amending Courthouse Covid Guidelines

Independence Day Courthouse Closure

The Fulton County Courthouse Complex will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all Fulton County government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. This includes all administrative offices, courts, libraries, senior centers, and public health clinics. Regular operations will resume on Monday, July 7.

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JUDGE KELLY LEE ELLERBECOURTROOM 8B

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GLANVILLE, URAL, CHIEF JUDGECOURTROOM 8F

SCHWALL, Craig L., Sr.Courtroom 5E ADAMS, Kimberly M. EsmondCourtroom 4E MCBURNEY, Robert C. I.Courtroom 8D BARWICK, Jane C.Courtroom 8A COX, Thomas A., Jr.Courtroom 7F DUNAWAY, EricCourtroom 4F EDWARDS, Belinda E.Courtroom 8E WHITAKER, Paige ReeseCourtroom 5D INGRAM, Shukura L.Courtroom 7E

FARMER, Kevin M.Courtroom 4D KRAUSE, Rachel R.Courtroom 4B RICHARDSON, Emily K.Courtroom 5B CARNESALE, RachelleCourtroom 5F LEFTRIDGE, MelyneeCourtroom 8C WILLIAMS, Shermela J.Courtroom 4A EATON, Charles M., Jr.Courtroom 5C MCAFEE, ScottCourtroom 5A BENTON, AliceCourtroom 4C
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This order supersedes all previous Covid-related orders. Chief Judge Issues Order Amending Courthouse Safety Guidelines. Download Order

Individual judges may require supplemental safety measures in their courtrooms at their discretion.

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JUDGE KELLY LEE ELLERBECOURTROOM 8B

GLANVILLE, URAL, CHIEF JUDGECOURTROOM 8F

UPDATED: Chief Judge Issues Order Amending Courthouse Covid Guidelines

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