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Appointed solicitor sought while several hopefuls eye elected job

Incumbent Bulloch County State Court Judge Joseph L. Cushner held on to the judgeship to which he was appointed in March 2020. Cushner received 7,436 votes, or 68.1% of the total, to challenger Michael J. Classens’ 3,484 votes, or 31.9% in Tuesday's Primary Election.

Joseph Cushner — Incumbent Bulloch County State Court Judge Joseph L. Cushner held on to the judgeship to which he was appointed in March 2020. Cushner received 7,436 votes, or 68.1% of the total, to challenger Michael J. Classens’ 3,484 votes, or 31.9% in Tuesday's Primary Election.

Since appointing Joseph Cushner, previously solicitor-general of the Bulloch County State Court, to be judge of the court, Gov. Brian Kemp has advertised for applicants for an appointment to the vacant solicitor-general position.

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