Tidwell, George Ernest Born August 1, 1931, in Atlanta, GA Died August 4, 2011, in Hilton Head Island, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 5, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1979, and received commission on July 24, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1996-1999. Assumed senior status on October 8, 1999. Service terminated on August 4, 2011, due to death. Education: Emory University School of Law, LL.B., 1954 Professional Career: Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1954-1966 Legal aide to floor leader, Georgia House of Representatives, 1964-1966 Associate general counsel, State Bar of Georgia, 1965-1966 Executive assistant attorney general, State of Georgia, 1966-1968 Judge, Fulton County [Georgia] Civil Court, 1968-1971 Judge, Superior Court of Georgia, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, 1971-1979