Saturday May 18th, 2024 3:04PM

Laine declares candidacy for probate judge

By B.J. Williams
GAINESVILLE - A second candidate has declared her intentions to run for probate court judge of Hall County. Patty Walters Laine has been a private practice attorney in Gainesville for the last 10 years.

A Gainesville native, Laine is a graduate of Furman University and the University of Georgia Law School. She previously served for two years as a law clerk and staff attorney for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Laine is running as a Republican.

In addition to Laine, Lisa Manascalco has announced plans to run for the probate judge position.

The probate judge office is currently held by Patty Cornett, who is retiring.

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