Meet Gwinnett judicial candidates May 5 in Norcross
Want to hear from the people who may be presiding over Gwinnett County’s judicial system? You’ll have a chance May 5 in Norcross.
The Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Community Action Network Initiatives will host a forum for Gwinnett judicial candidates from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 5 at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College St. NW.
The forum will feature candidates from three contested races:
*Incumbent Superior Court Judge Ronnie Batchelor faces challenger Gregory McKeithen.
*Incumbent State Court Judge Shawn Bratton faces challenger Latawsha Little-Hill.
*Incumbent State Court Judge Carla Brown faces challenger Ronda Colvin-Leary.
Candidates will meet the public beginning at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. panelists will ask the candidates questions on their judicial philosophy, legal experience, views on judicial accountability and other issues.
About the Author
David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
