When I first came to Griffin, back in February 1984, I had just left the employ of Judge Sam Whitmire in the Flint Circuit. Judge Andrew Whalen was the Chief Judge in the Griffin Circuit and the junior judge was Judge Ben Miller (an ironic title, since he had gray hair, a beard and a faint resemblance to Santa Claus). The District Attorney was Johnnie Caldwell, and his assistants were David Fowler, Paschal English and Chris Edwards. Judge Tom Lewis was the State Court judge. John Newton was the Solicitor of State Court. The law firm for which I was employed was Smalley, Cogburn and Flynt. The lawyers in the firm, other than myself, were Bob Smalley, Jack Flynt, Jake Cogburn and Crisp Flynt.
Now for the roll call:
1) Judge Whitmire died around 2000.
2) Judge Whalen died in 2007.
3) Judge Lewis died in the 1990's.
4) Bob Smalley died in 2003.
5) Jack Flynt died in 2007.
6) Judge Miller is retired.
7) David Fowler has left the circuit.
8) Paschal English is the Chief Judge of the Griffin Circuit.
9) Chris Edwards is one of the Judges in the Griffin Circuit.
10) Johnnie Caldwell is one of the Judges in the Griffin Circuit.
11) John Newton turned the office of Solicitor over to his partner, Trey Howell.
12) Jake Cogburn is suffering from cancer of the throat and is being treated with radiation and chemo-therapy.
13) Crisp Flynt suffered two minor heart attacks over the past weekend and is convalescing at home.
Is there any wonder why I am feeling rather mortal today?
No wonder I decided to eat a salad and a chicken sandwich for lunch today.
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