Athens District Attorney Ken Mauldin is stepping down from office effective February 29th. In a resignation letter to Governor Brian Kemp, Mauldin said it was an honor and privilege to have served the people of Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties for nearly 20 years.
In the letter, Mauldin said “I am providing notification of my decision now so that there is a sufficient period of time for my successor in office to be appointed in time for there to be an election this year.” He continued, I urge you to do so promptly.”
Mauldin’s term expires December 31st.
During his nearly 40 year-long career, he has been elected to serve 8 times, first as Solicitor-General and later as District Attorney.
Mauldin has served as the District Attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit covering Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties since 2001.
Ken Maudlin resignation letter:
Dear Governor Kemp:
For going on twenty years I have been entrusted by the people of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties to serve as their elected District Attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit. In all aspects, it has been an honor and a privilege. I have enjoyed the work; I have enjoyed the people; and most of all, I have enjoyed the opportunity to make a difference. I will be forever grateful to the people who have worked with me in this office during this time. Their selfless dedication to the state's business has been immeasurable. Without them, I could not have done this job.
I write this letter to inform you that effective February 29, 2020 1 will step down as District Attorney of this circuit. As you may know, my current term of office as District Attorney expires December 3 1, 2020.
I am providing notification of my decision now so that there is a sufficient period of time for my successor in office to be appointed in time for there to be an election this year. I urge you to do so promptly.
