Edenfield, Berry Avant Born 1934 in Bulloch County, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 27, 1978, to a seat vacated by Alexander A. Lawrence. Confirmed by the Senate on October 10, 1978, and received commission on October 11, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on August 2, 2006. Education: University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1956 University of Georgia School of Law, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: Georgia Army National Guard, 1957-1963 Private practice, Statesboro, Georgia, 1958-1978 State senator, Georgia, 1965-1966