Sheppard makes move from coroner to magistrate judge

New Lumpkin County Magistrate Court associate judge Jim Sheppard is shown swearing in as the county coroner.
New Lumpkin County Magistrate Court associate judge Jim Sheppard is shown swearing in as the county coroner.

Lumpkin County’s Magistrate Court has a new associate judge. Jim Sheppard, formerly the county’s coroner, takes his new position effective immediately. “He’s a perfect fit,” said Chief Magistrate Judg…