DAYTON – On Sept. 14, Columbia County Superior Court Judge Jackie Shea-Brown ruled that the City of Dayton proved its burden in asking for an emergency temporary restraining order against Columbia County, requiring the county to continue providing municipal prosecution, and indigent defense services to the City.

The judge cited real injury to health, welfare, and safety of citizens if prosecutorial cases are not handled in a timely manner.

Columbia County Prosecutor Rea Culwell informed the city earlier this month that, because of a dispute with Columbia County Commissioners, her office w...