John Henry Thompson, ’18, Appointed Georgia Solicitor General
Carr Appoints John Henry Thompson as State’s New Solicitor General
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the appointment of John Henry Thompson as the state’s new Solicitor General.
Thompson’s hiring follows the distinguished service of Stephen Petrany, who was Georgia’s fifth Solicitor General from November 2021 through December 2025. His appointment took effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
“John Henry Thompson is an exceptional legal mind whose appellate experience will serve Georgians well,” said Carr. “As we welcome him to our team, we also want to thank former Solicitor General Stephen Petrany for his tireless commitment to defending our laws, our Constitution, and the interests of all our fellow Georgians. We wish him the best, and we look forward to working with John Henry to provide the highest quality representation for the people of our state.”
Read more at State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General