September 8, 2025 - Dee Dee Green was sworn in as the newly appointed Shelby County District Clerk during a swearing in ceremony held Monday, September 8, 2025.
The ceremony was well attended by the Commissioners' Court, members of the District Attorney's office, County Attorney's office, County Treasurer, County Auditor, Constable Precinct 4, and Probation office.
The oath of office was administered to Green by LeAnn Kay Rafferty, 123rd Judicial District Judge, and Green was accompanied by her husband Cade. Judge Rafferty also commended Gina Soundy for her interim management of the District Clerk's office. Judge Rafferty stated that Green was appointed Friday by herself and Jim Payne, 273rd Judicial District Judge.
Green’s appointment comes after the resignation from the District Clerk office by Lori Oliver who held the office since 2004.
Green was first appointed to a Shelby County office as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 following the removal of office of Josh Ritter by Karren Price, 123rd District Attorney. She then ran for office and won in the May 2024 Republican primary against Cristi Estes and then re-election in November 2024 unopposed.
Prior to appointment, Green was a legal assistant at the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office beginning in January 2023. Since 1997 she was involved with the judicial system in Gwinnett County Georgia as a Deputy Clerk of Court; Judicial Calendar Coordinator; Judicial Executive Assistant, and as a Transcript Typist.
"I wouldn't be here without all of y'all. I look forward to the challenge that is coming before me and hope to work with all of y'all in the future. Thank you very much," said Green.
