ATHENS — As far as Forsyth County Probate Court Judge Lynwood “Woody” Jordan Jr. knew, he would turn over the reins to the new president and maybe thank a few people who helped him during his term.But Jordan was in for a surprise Wednesday night during the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia’s annual banquet and awards ceremony at the University of Georgia.While Jordan had anticipated a plaque for his year of service as the council president, he wasn’t expecting to receive the 2011 Outstanding Probate Judge Award. “I didn’t know about it,” he said. “I was just floored basically.
Probate judge honored
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