ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
December 3, 2024
Rockdale County Invites Public to Historic Installation Ceremony
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County is pleased to invite the public to a historic installation ceremony on Sunday, December 15, celebrating the swearing-in of 11 new and re-elected public officials. The event will take place at the Rockdale County Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers, 30012, beginning at 3:00 pm.
This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in Rockdale County’s history as Chairwoman-Elect JaNice VanNess and Post 1 Commissioner-Elect Tuwanya Smith join sitting Post 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams to form the first all-female Board of Commissioners.
The ceremony will recognize three officials taking on new roles – Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners, Post 1 County Commissioner, and Superior Court Judge – six re-elected officials, and two newly appointed judges. Over the past several months, outgoing and incoming leaders have worked collaboratively to ensure a smooth and effective transition, underscoring their shared commitment to the community’s priorities and progress.
The oaths of office will be administered by Chief Superior Court Judge Robert Mumford, with the following public officials being honored:
The Honorable Phinia Aten – Magistrate Court Judge
The Honorable Vasco T. McRae – State Court Judge
The Honorable Gary Washington – Probate Court Judge
The Honorable Eric Levett – Sheriff
The Honorable George Levett – Coroner
The Honorable Maureen E. Wood – Superior Court Judge
The Honorable JaNice VanNess – Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners
The Honorable Tuwanya Smith – County Commissioner, Post 1
The Honorable Tisa Smart-Washington – Tax Commissioner
The Honorable Janice Morris – Clerk of Superior and State Courts
The Honorable Tim McGuire – Juvenile Court Judge
Notably, Judge Tim McGuire was recently appointed as Juvenile Court Judge by Chief Judge Robert Mumford, succeeding Judge Maureen Wood, newly elected Superior Court Judge.
This is a historic moment of celebration and unity for the community, and all are invited to attend.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Relations at (770) 278-7050 or email publicrelations@rockdalecountyga.gov.
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