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South Fulton's city council confirmed the nomination of Fani T. Willis as the new chief municipal court judge on July 23. She'll be named to the position subject to the confirmation of her final salary and contract negotiations. Willis was nominated by Mayor William “Bill” Edwards.  She comes to the city with more than 16 years of progressive experience prosecuting major criminal cases in superior courts.  “This appointment is great for the City of South Fulton as Ms. Willis brings a vast amount of judicial experience and leadership to our municipal court," said Edwards. "Her appointment to serve on the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission exemplifies the type of leadership she brings to our great city." Willis, a resident of the city of South Fulton is excite...

Mayor William "Bill" Edwards has appointed Fani T. Willis to serve as the city of South Fulton's new chief municipal court judge. The seat has been vacant since March. Willis earned her bachelor's degree from Howard University and law degree from Emory University School of Law. Over the course of her career of more than 16 years, she's served as Deputy District Attorney for Fulton County, run her own law firm and served as counsel for the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. During her tenure in the District Attorney's office, Willis increased the conviction rate from 45 percent to 93 percent. Notably, she was the lead counsel in the landmark Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal case. In 2018, Willis ran for Fulton County Superior Court Judge where she lost her bid fo...