Fulton County Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore’s passing on October 9, 2024, marks the loss of a trailblazer in Georgia’s legal community. As the first African-American woman to serve on the City Court of Atlanta and the first woman to become chief judge of the Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Moore made significant strides for diversity and inclusion within the state’s judicial system.
Her contributions were further recognized when she became the first African-American woman to serve as the chief administrative judge for any judicial circuit in Georgia, a remarkable accomplishment that broke barriers for future generations of legal professionals. Judge Moore’s leadership and commitment to justice earned her prestigious awards, including the Judicial Excellence Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Diversity and Inclusion from the Georgia State Bar Association.
Her legacy will be remembered for her pioneering role in promoting diversity within Georgia’s legal system and for her dedication to service and justice. She leaves behind her brother, sister, and a large extended family, as well as an indelible impact on the courts she served and the communities she helped uplift throughout her distinguished career.
