Biography

Jason B. Thompson
Jason B. Thompson has proven experience in the court room and has a strong record of professional service, which would be a strong asset to the Magistrate Court system.
- Former Judge Pro Hac, Peachtree City Municipal Court
- Licensed to practice law in all trial courts of Georgia, Court of Appeals of Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia, and U.S. District Court since 2001
- Serves as Special Appointed Prosecutor in Spalding County State Court since 2005, trying jury trials on behalf of the State of Georgia
- Has tried a case in every trial court in Griffin Judicial Circuit and conducted oral arguments in front of the Court of Appeals of Georgia
- Past President, Fayette County Bar Association (2007)
- Member, Order of the Barristers
Jason B. Thompson has a remarkable record of service and responsibility that embodies his unwavering commitment to our community.
- Active Member of Providence United Methodist Church
- Board of Directors, Joseph Sams School
- Board of Directors, Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors, Fayette County Development Authority
- Past Officer, Kiwanis Club of McIntosh Trail
- Past President, AFC Lightning Soccer Club (Fayetteville)
- Referee Assignor, Peachtree City Youth Soccer Association
- Volunteer Coach, Fayette County Youth Soccer League
- Board of Advisors, Southern Crescent Chorale
- Fayette Leadership Graduate (Fayette County Chamber of Commerce)
- Instructor, Fayette County Legal Explorers (Boys Scouts of America)
- Lifetime Member, Fayette County Historical Society
- Attorney Coach, McIntosh High School Mock Trial Team (2002)
- Attorney Coach, Fayette County High School Mock Trial Team (2003)
- Instructor, Fayette County People’s Law School
Jason resides in Fayette County with his wife, Alisha, and their son, Baine and daughter, Aida Lynn. Jason has devoted his time to serving our community and would welcome the opportunity to serve Fayette County as Magistrate Judge.
- Native of Fayette County (5th Generation)
- Fayette County High School Graduate
- Married to Alisha Thompson, Assistant Solicitor-General of Fayette County
- Parents: Tommy and Susan Thompson of Fayetteville
- Siblings: Andy Thompson, small business owner in Fayette County and Whitney Thompson, teacher at Starr’s Mill High School