Gov. Brian P. Kemp, in a move that shifts the landscape within the state's judiciary, has appointed two seasoned legal professionals to key positions within Georgia's court system. According to the official press release from the Governor's office, Kevin W. Drummond will be taking the reins as State Court Judge for Carroll County, while B. Kyle Thompson steps into the role of Barrow County Solicitor General.
Drummond's career encompasses a diverse trajectory through the legal landscape of Georgia. His background includes positions as an assistant district attorney and public defender, and he carries the distinction of having presented arguments in both the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. The Governor's office noted Drummond’s experience in private practice at Tisinger Vance, P.C., his role as an associate judge, and his service as a city attorney for several municipalities. This seasoned legal professional earned a B.B.A. in finance and a J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law. Beyond the courtroom, Drummond, along with his wife Alison, dedicates time to the local community as youth mountain biking coaches.
The appointment of B. Kyle Thompson was also announced yesterday, bringing his extensive prosecutorial experience to the forefront of the Barrow County legal system. Thompson has been an assistant district attorney with Walton County, cutting his teeth on serious cases involving murder, vehicular homicide, and other felonies. His past roles have fortified his standing within the legal community, having served in the Western Judicial Circuit and as an assistant solicitor general in Macon-Bibb County.
Thompson, a product of local Georgia education, heralds from Apalachee High School and carried forth to the University of Georgia where he majored in economics and geography. His legal education culminated with a J.D. from Mercer University School of Law. In a testament to his roots, he resides in Winder with his wife, Jessica, and their son. The couple are active members of their local church community, reflecting the Governor’s often cited approach of appointing individuals who are firmly rooted in their local communities.
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