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.