Christy A. Dunkelberger was appointed as Magistrate Judge, Post 1, June 13 by Christopher C. Edwards, Chief Judge of Fayette County Superior Court.
Shortly after the appointment, Dunkelberger was sworn in and immediately assumed the duties of her new role.
She was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Judge Loyd Black who submitted his resignation May 25.
The oath of office was administered by State Court Judge Jason Thompson, with all Magistrate Judges in attendance, including Chief Magistrate Judge Bob Ruppenthal, Judges James White and Kathy Brown-Valencia.
Dunkelberger had challenged Judge Black in the May 24 primary nonpartisan election and was elected to a four-year term. She was expecting to take office in January 2017, but stated she is honored and excited to assume the position six months early. She is thankful to Judge Edwards for her appointment and to the public for their votes and entrusting her with this high honor.
Dunkelberger has been an attorney practicing law for 22 years. She has maintained an office in Fayetteville since 2003.
She and her husband Fred have lived in Peachtree City for 18 years. They have a son and a daughter and two grandchildren. Their son Erik is a dentist serving in the U.S. Navy stationed in Seattle, Washington. Their daughter Krista is an Emory graduate and she lives in Marietta with her two daughters.
Pictured are Magistrate Judges White, Brown-Valencia, Clerk of the Courts, Sheila Studdard, and Magistrate Judge Dunkelberger and Chief Magistrate Ruppenthal.
