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ZEBULON - This is a four (4) year seat currently held Pam Thompson who began serving after Superior Court Clerk Carolyn Williams retired on March 1, 2019.
Pam Thompson, Incumbent, has qualified for this seat. She is being challenged by Rebekah Hanson. Both qualified on the Republican ticket. The winner will take office on January 1, 2021.
Pam Thompson, Incumbent
My name is Pam Thompson. It has been my pleasure for nineteen years to serve you. This is not a job I take lightly. What we do and how well we do it, affects you. With nineteen years of service in an extremely efficient office, it would be my honor to continue to serve you as your Superior Court Clerk. Though technology has changed our office a great deal, I never want it to replace the personal ways that our office responds to the individual citizens of Pike County.
I was married for 43 years to Tim Thompson. We had 5 children before I was widowed in 2016. We now have 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Three of our children live in Pike County: Matt & Ashley Thompson, Laura & Ricki Reeves, and Callie Thompson. Our 2 oldest children are Becky (Steve) Haddox and Brent (Christie) Thompson. I have worked in the clerk’s office since 2001, shortly after moving to Pike County. I served as deputy clerk for nine years, chief deputy for nine years and was appointed Clerk of Superior Court on March 1, 2019. I have worked in each of our 4 major departments: Civil, Criminal, Juvenile and Real Estate, and I continue to update my training.
Many people ask me what the clerk’s office does. We are mainly responsible for keeping records. Every record that enters our office is date stamped and filed. Newer records are scanned into the computer, while older records dating back as far as 1823 are located in the index books maintained in our office. All of these records, with the exception of juvenile and adoptions, are open to the public.
Our civil, criminal and juvenile departments date stamp, file and assign a case number and judge to each case. We then compile a court calendar, notify all parties and attorneys of their court date, issue summons, and subpoenas. Civil cases include divorce, adoption, child support and contract accounts among others. Criminal includes all felony and misdemeanor cases, while juvenile handles all delinquent cases, children under the age of eighteen and dependency cases, such as children requiring care.
Our real estate department affects nearly every resident of Pike County. Each time a property exchanges hands, the deed is recorded in our office. Each deed, plat and lien is recorded, with a book and page number before scanning and transmitting them. After proofing and indexing them, they are available for you to view on your home computer or in our record room.
We are responsible for issuing jury summons for grand jury and trials. It is also our job to transmit appeals to the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
My office is always open to you. Please come by the Courthouse, and I will give you a personal tour.
I would appreciate your vote on June 9, 2020!
PAM THOMPSON, Clerk Superior/JuvenileJune Court Pike County
Rebekah Hanson
Citizens of Pike County,
I am Rebekah Hanson and I am asking for your vote for Clerk of Superior Court.
My candidacy qualifications include an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/Court Administration and Georgia Real Estate Commission Licensed Realtor. My educational background and professional training provides the foundation and knowledge to serve as Clerk of Superior Court. I will be committed to a sound conservative fiscal policy and manage the Clerk of Superior Court office in a responsible manner for the citizens of Pike County.
As a proven leader in the Pike County community, I have the dedication, energy, and organizational skills necessary to operate an effective and efficient clerk’s office with customer service as a priority. I will utility my extensive management experience to ensure proper court scheduling and document preparation. As a licensed real estate agent, I understand the value of proficiency and ease of use with regard to document review and permanent recording for the public and professionals that access Clerk of Superior Court records. I will be committed to excellence for the citizens of Pike County. /p>
I am a proud citizen of Pike County. I have dedicated my life to my faith in Jesus Christ, my family, and my community. I am member of Harvest Time Revival Church, married to John Hanson, Daughters Elizabeth, Georgia, and Audrey Hanson. I currently serve as a Pike County Arts Council Board member, Founder/Director of Pike Junior Players, and a Pike County 4-H volunteer. I will rely on the work ethic that I have displayed throughout my life and I will commit to use my strengths to diligently serve the citizens of Pike County.
As your Clerk of Superior Court, I will focus on Leadership, Customer Service, and Progress to move Pike County forward.
Leadership: As your Pike County Clerk of Superior Court, I will rely on the same leadership skills and dedication that I have displayed for many years here in Pike County. I will be hands-on and available to conduct business on behalf of the citizens of Pike County.
Customer Service: As your Clerk of Superior Court, excellent customer service will be a priority. I will work to ensure the Clerk’s office is welcoming to the citizens and professionals that access the services provided on a daily basis. My goal is to provide quality service that is a positive experience that exceeds your expectations.
Progress: Our County is growing and as the need for additional services expands, I will work to utilize technology and common sense principles to meet the challenges of the future.
My plan of focus as Clerk of Superior Court will provide improved services while maintaining a conservative budget.
Please Vote on June 9th to Elect Rebekah Hanson Clerk of Superior Court.
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