Lauren earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia College & State University. Lauren, her husband, Matt, and their three children live in Rabun County and attend Battle Branch Baptist Church.

Lauren has experience in the Clerk of Superior Court's Office. 

Lauren Messer's campaign for Clerk of Rabun County Clerk of Superior Court is her first run for public office.

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Promises to ensure payments to other offices will be sent in a timely manner.

Promises to place passport fees received by the Clerk's office in an account that goes back to the community.

- Promises to ensure payments to other offices will be sent in a timely manner.
- Promises to place passport fees received by the Clerk's office in an account that goes back to the community.

Budget

Promises to maintain a consistent and robust open-door policy.

- Promises to maintain a consistent and robust open-door policy.

Judicial Administration

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Lauren James Messer

Holly E. Henry-Perry

The Superior Court Clerk is the official record keeper and legal administrator of the county, as they are responsible for receiving and maintaining criminal and civil court filings. They also manage the county’s land and property records. Their duties are numerous and include administrative tasks, like accounting and administering oaths, and judicial, like maintaining legal records. They can also potentially fill in for other roles, such as State Court Clerk and Passport Acceptance Agents.

Official record keeper and administrator of the county