Cleveland, GA – March 17, 2025 – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently announced the appointment of the Honorable Judge Nichole Carswell to the Mountain Circuit Superior Court, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Chan Caudell. In addition to her judicial role, Judge Carswell serves as an lecturer professor of business law at Truett McConnell University.
“We are immensely proud of Judge Carswell and her well-deserved appointment to the Mountain Circuit Superior Court,” said Dr. Kimberly Maiocco, Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Truett McConnell University. “She has been an invaluable resource to our business students, generously sharing her legal expertise. We are grateful for her contributions to both our academic community and the surrounding region.”
Judge Carswell currently holds the position of juvenile court judge for the Mountain Judicial Circuit and serves as the presiding judge for the Mountain Judicial Circuit Family Dependency Treatment Court. Prior to her judicial appointment, she was a partner at McLure, Ramsay, Dickerson & Escoe in Toccoa, where she practiced in areas including family law, adoptions, real estate law, appellate law, probate, and general litigation.
Judge Carswell earned her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. She resides in Habersham County with her husband and two children.
“The scholarship and character of Judge Carswell represents so much of what Truett McConnell University hopes to provide for our students,” stated TMU President Dr. Emir Caner, “Her expertise in law, her love for the next generation, and her stellar experience now at the Mountain Circuit Superior Court grants our students access to the knowledge and experience of those excelling in their respective fields.”
Truett McConnell University (TMU) is a private Christian institution offering a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences education, located in Cleveland, Georgia. Recognized by Best Value Schools as the top-ranked Christian college in Georgia for 2024 and 2025, TMU offers over 50 academic programs, including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. With a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the university ensures personalized attention and a collaborative learning environment. Additionally, 100% of incoming students receive financial aid to support their educational journey. For more information about Truett McConnell University, please visit www.truett.edu.
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