INSIDER: Effingham Clerk of Court Candidate Walt Lawson

Bragg won Effingham court clerk

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.



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.

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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".

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Walt Lawson

Lawson is married to April Morgan, and they have 2 kids. He attended Ogeechee Technical College and obtained a degree in Networking. 

Lawson worked as an IT specialist with the Effingham County Board of Education, eventually moving to the Sheriff's office.

As of April 24, 2024, Walt Lawson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 19, 2024, Walt Lawson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Says he would maintain an open door policy

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

- Says he would maintain an open door policy
- Plans to look into "social media or app based approach" to sending out notifications and information

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.

Official record keeper and administrator of the county