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This resolution formally recognizes and commends the Carroll County Superior Courts for their exceptional performance in administering justice. It highlights their consistent excellence in fairness and efficiency, noting that a recent statewide analysis by the Administrative Office of the Courts (a state agency that supports the judicial system) found Carroll County's Superior Courts to be among the most efficient in Georgia, clearing cases at a rate of 114.11 percent, which signifies they resolved more cases than were filed. The resolution also specifically praises various court initiatives, including Judge Hightower's Drug Court being named a Model Court, Judge Blackmon's leadership in a school attendance initiative, the top statewide ranking of Child Support Recovery, and the rapid growth of their Veterans Treatment Court. Furthermore, it acknowledges the courts' commitment to ongoing improvement through collaborations with institutions like the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute and the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, establishing a standard of excellence for courts across Georgia.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72452