For the first time in Clayton County’s history, there is an all-black magistrate bench. Eight out of the nine judges are women.
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According to WSB-TV, the judges were all appointed by Chief Judge Keisha Wright Hill and she says she chose the judges based on their accomplishments, not race. “There were numerous applicants, and I chose the best. And this is what we have,” Hill states. Additionally, the county is a minority-majority area and Judge Onyema Farrey believes her colleagues’ will serve their community efficiently.
“I think we will be able to better serve the community that has evolved over time,”
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The outlet adds that one of the magistrate’s goals is to serve justice equally and maintain fair representation in court. Hill adds that she wants the community to remain safe.
“I love this county, so I’m going to do everything that I can to make sure that it stays safe,”