Kristin Kole Bloodworth Joins the Firm’s Leadership

One of northeast Georgia’s largest law firms, Stewart Melvin & Frost is pleased to announce Kristin Kole Bloodworth as its newest partner. Since joining the firm in September 2021, she has become an invaluable member of the firm’s emerging leadership. Kristin began her legal career as a Superior Court Law Clerk in the Augusta Judicial Circuit before entering private practice with a civil litigation firm. After a family move to Texas, Kristin served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the United States Magistrate Court for the Western District of Texas. Kristin then transitioned to government civil defense litigation as a Bexar County Assistant District Attorney (Civil Division) before serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas.

Kristin’s practice areas include:

• General Civil Litigation

• County/Municipal Government

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier recently announced Jaiyah Stringer as the Youth of the Year for the second year in a row. Jaiyah Stringer was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Duane Hinshaw Scholarship Fund for having demonstrated determination and excellence as a Club member. Locally, the Youth of the Year program is supported by the Clipper Petroleum Foundation. Jaiyah was enrolled at Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier when she was eight years old and has been a loyal member since. She is an AP & Honors student at Gainesville High School, dual enrolled in her senior year. She serves in leadership roles at school, volunteers at Meals On Wheels, and serves 10 hours a week at a local shelter for battered and abused women. Jaiyah is passionate about mental health awareness and plans to attend Fort Valley State University and pursue a career as a Social Worker. boysgirlsclubs.com

UNG Celebrates 150 Years

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Sesquicentennial Celebration, is in full swing and runs throughout the 2022-23 academic year. The celebration involves all of UNG's five campuses and focuses on the university's impact on scholarship, leadership and service.

"The determined spirit that led to the creation of then-North Georgia Agricultural College, sustains us still today. We have unwavering commitments to student success and service to our region and state, and, for nearly 150 years, we have produced civic, professional and military leaders who make a positive impact in their communities and beyond," UNG President Dr. Bonita Jacobs said. "Our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are an invaluable part of our legacy, and we are eager to celebrate this milestone with them."

UNG began as North Georgia Agricultural College in 1873, and today is one of only six federally designated senior military colleges. With 20,000 students, UNG is one of the state's largest public universities. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and is focused on academic excellence and programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Sesquicentennial Info: ung.edu/150