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Effingham County Clerk of Court being investigated by GBI

Jason is from Swainsboro, Georgia and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Police Science from Columbia Southern University. He resides in Effingham County with his wife, Rebecca. Jason is currently under investigation confirmed by the Georgia Investigation Bureau (GBI) due to allegations of wrongdoing. But no further details have been provided as the investigation is currently active. 

Jason has experience as a law enforcement officer, and a deputy for the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. He also worked as a jailor and dispatcher. 

Jason Bragg is the Effingham County Clerk of Superior Court. He was elected to this position in 2020, and has served one term. 

As of March 19, 2024, Jason Bragg’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As Clerk of Superior Court, he implemented a system permitting credit and debit card use in the court.

Established a mail renewal process for notary renewals.

Installed a Public Web Case Search, which enabled public records in county criminal and traffic divisions to be digitally searched.

Established multiple digital initiatives, implementing electronic minute books allowing court minutes to be tracked online, installing a website, jury information and communication becoming digital.

- As Clerk of Superior Court, he implemented a system permitting credit and debit card use in the court.
- Established a mail renewal process for notary renewals.
- Installed a Public Web Case Search, which enabled public records in county criminal and traffic divisions to be digitally searched.
- Established multiple digital initiatives, implementing electronic minute books allowing court minutes to be tracked online, installing a website, jury information and communication becoming digital.

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INSIDER: Effingham Clerk of Court Candidate Walt Lawson

He attended Ogeechee Technical College and obtained a degree in Networking. Volunteers as a coach in for youth football, baseball and basketball. Lawson and his wife April have 2 kids.

Lawson worked as an IT specialist with the Effingham County Board of Education and the Sheriff's Office. He is also a certified law enforcement officer. He worked as a small business co-owner of Lawson Technology/Envision I.T. Solutions.



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Walt Lawson ran for Effingham County Court Clerk in 2020, but did not win. 

As of March 19, 2024, Walt Lawson did not have a website or any information online.

Says he would maintain an open door policy.

Plans to look into "social media or app based approach" to sending out notifications and information.

Said, "We need to make sure we are properly staffed and prepared to continue to be able to support that growth. I don’t think a lot needs to be changed or a lot of tax dollars spent".

- Says he would maintain an open door policy.
- Plans to look into "social media or app based approach" to sending out notifications and information.
- Said, "We need to make sure we are properly staffed and prepared to continue to be able to support that growth. I don’t think a lot needs to be changed or a lot of tax dollars spent".

Walt Lawson

The Superior Court Clerk is the official record keeper and legal administrator of the county, as they are responsible for receiving and maintaining criminal and civil court filings. They also manage the county’s land and property records. Their duties are numerous and include administrative tasks, like accounting and administering oaths, and judicial, like maintaining legal records. They can also potentially fill in for other roles, such as State Court Clerk and Passport Acceptance Agents.

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