In 1993 Leon Barfield said he’d rather die on the way to the courthouse than take the bench. Now in his 19th year as a U.S. Magistrate Court judge, he admits life has a way of upending plans.
By Kyle Martin
Security is one of the areas most commonly praised when courthouse employees talk about improvements over the Municipal Building.
By Kyle Martin
The law library that once boasted thousands of volumes now consists of five computers and about 300 sets of bound volumes.
By Kyle Martin
A yearlong learning curve is coming to a close this month for the maintenance crew and custodians who keep the Richmond County courthouse in good condition.
By Kyle Martin
The dedication of the new Augusta-Richmond County courthouse one year ago this week represented a new era for more than 200 employees involved in the judicial system.
By Kyle Martin