The Fulton County Veterans Court, established just a year ago, got a boost Wednesday night when 15 new volunteers signed up to serve as mentors to vets served by the growing program. The additions doubled the number of mentors in the program.
Atlanta solo Scott Delius, a National Guard Reservist who serves as the court mentor coordinator, said nearly 100 Atlanta lawyers expressed interest after a call went out from Georgia Bar President Charles “Buck” Ruffin seeking potential volunteers. At the evening orientation, between 30 and 40 people—mostly lawyers, and nearly all former service members or reservists—showed up for a presentation by Fulton Superior Court Chief Judge Gail Tusan, Judges T. Jackson Bedford and Todd Markle, and others involved in the program.
