Judge Cris Helton
photo by East Ridge News Online
Judge J. Cris Helton has announced his resignation from East Ridge City Court effective Aug. 1.
Officials said he cited family health responsibilities.
The city will forward the information to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Judge Helton went into private practice in 1993 and later served as city attorney for East Ridge.
He defeated incumbent Arvin Reingold in the election in 2014.