Rededication and naming ceremony for Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr. Hall

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Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr. was a graduate of Oxford College and the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Georgia School of Law. Johnson served as a Superior Court judge in Newton and Walton counties from 2002 until his death July 1, 2020.

In reflecting on Judge Johnson’s legacy, Dean Doug Hicks stated: "I like to think that Horace’s time at Oxford prepared him for a lifelong commitment to public service in a truly remarkable life and career. Among his many contributions to our community, he served on Oxford’s Board of Counselors for almost 30 years. And we had looked forward to having him speak at commencement last year before the event was cancelled due to COVID-19. His legacy of mentoring students, engaging the Board of Counselors, and serving the Newton community will be celebrated on Oxford’s quad."

Emory University President Gregory Fenves noted that Johnson “dedicated his life to public service, and his many achievements reflect the Emory mission to ‘create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.’”

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