Smith, Sidney Oslin Jr. Born December 30, 1923, in Gainesville, GA Died July 14, 2012, in Gainesville, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 24, 1965, to a seat vacated by William Boyd Sloan. Confirmed by the Senate on September 10, 1965, and received commission on September 10, 1965. Served as chief judge, 1968-1974. Service terminated on June 1, 1974, due to resignation. Education: Harvard College, A.B., 1947 University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: Private practice, Gainesville, Georgia, 1949-1962 Assistant solicitor general, Northeastern Judicial Circuit, Georgia, 1951-1961 Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1974-