Edward Brumby appointed Magistrate Court Associate Judge

ATHENS, Ga. — Athens attorney Edward Hunt Brumby has been appointed associate magistrate judge for Athens-Clarke County, bringing more than two decades of legal experience to the bench.

Brumby, who has practiced law in Athens since 2000, was appointed to the part-time position effective Sept. 14.

The new associate judge position was created to help improve Magistrate Court operations, particularly by expediting petitions for temporary protective orders. The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission approved the position as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

“We are proud to have Edward Brumby join the Magistrate Court team and are certain he will effectively serve the residents of Athens-Clarke County in civil and criminal matters that come before the court,” said Chief Magistrate Judge Benjamin R. Makin.

Brumby returned to college at the same time as his oldest child, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English from Oglethorpe University in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1999. He expects to complete a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences this fall.

Brumby has served in several roles within the Western Judicial Circuit, including assistant district attorney, chief assistant public defender, and staff attorney. He also helped establish and advise the circuit’s Treatment and Accountability Court and served on the Athens-Clarke County Law Library board until his appointment.

“I’m gratified that I was chosen for this position and I look forward to serving the community as Associate Magistrate Judge,” said Brumby. He was sworn into office on Sept. 25 at the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse.