U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan announced his resignation as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia effective Jan. 19.
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Georgia said Buchanan was sworn in on May 2, 2022, as the District’s 26th Presidentially-appointed and Senate-confirmed United States Attorney.
“I thank President Biden for nominating me, Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff for their recommendation and support, and Attorney General Garland for his leadership during my tenure,” Buchanan said. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the American people and the Northern District of Georgia.”
Buchanan led an office of close to 250 prosecutors, civil litigators and administrative and support personnel.
Under Buchanan’s leadership, the Northern District of Georgia succeeded in criminal and civil cases.
Buchanan established the Public Integrity & Civil Rights Section to formalize and enhance the office’s civil and criminal civil rights initiatives.
Buchanan also launched numerous partnerships with law enforcement and community stakeholders.
“Earlier today, I tendered my resignation as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia to President Biden and Attorney General Garland. It is nearly impossible for me to reduce to writing my admiration and gratitude for you. You embody the high ideals of the Department of Justice, and you live out our mission daily. The Northern District, the State of Georgia, and the United States are safer because of your efforts. During my tenure as United States Attorney, the work of this office has reached six continents. At the same time, the office has remained a steadfast and engaged leader in communities from southwest Atlanta to the Appalachian foothills. That global legal work and local community impact are hallmarks of this office. Daily, we have worked collaboratively and forged lasting partnerships with law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders, leading to innovative, thoughtful, and effective approaches to advancing safety, upholding the rule of law, and protecting civil rights for nearly eight million people in the Northern District. The talent, excellence, and integrity of this office are unparallelled. It has been the privilege of my life to serve with you as colleagues, and I am forever grateful and honored to call you my friends,” Buchanan said in a message to the members of his office.
