Forrester, J. Owen Born 1939 in Columbus, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 24, 1981, to a seat vacated by Newell Edenfield. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1981, and received commission on December 10, 1981. Assumed senior status on April 27, 2004. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1976-1981 Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S., 1961 Emory University School of Law, LL.B., 1966 Professional Career: Staff attorney, Callaway for Governor Committee, Georgia, 1966-1967 Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1967-1969 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Georgia, 1969-1976