Municipal Court

Judge Culpepper has served as Municipal Court Judge for the city of Cordele since 1980. He graduated from Crisp County High School in 1963, where he played in the band and served in various school activities, including Key Club and organizer of Reunions since graduation.

He received his Undergraduate Degree from Mercer Univertsity, Macon, Ga; in 1967 where he was vice president of Sigma Nu Fraternity and participated in various college musical programs and campus sports. Judge Culpepper graduated from Mercer University School of Law in1970 and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and Florida. He has practiced general law in Cordele since 1972, centering on Real Estate, Probate, Corporate, Buisness and Governmental Law, while at times representing the State of Georgia as a special assistant to the Attorney General in Condemnation cases and serving as Special Master and CourtReceiver for the Superior Courts.

He served a term on the Georgia State Bar Board of Governors in the early 1990's. He maintains his certification as a Municipal Court Judge by attending the required seminar sessions for Continuing Judicial Education. Judge Culpepper has addressed the Judge's Seminar.

He has a son Jackson and lives on a small farm where he raises pecans, donkeys and chickens. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, banjo, guitar, collecting coins, light carpentry, target practicing, boating, and spending quality time with his son. He teaches an adult Sunday School Class at the First United Methodist Church in Cordele.

Jackie Walker is municipal court clerk.