Above, Judge Lucky Crumpler surveys the crowd at the Columbia County Courthouse prior to the traditional New Year’s Eve swearing-in of elected officials.
The oaths have been taken, and our newly elected officials are now properly installed in their offices. We were present for the evening’s (or should we say, morning’s?) festivities, and we’ve got the photos you’re looking for posted below! For those of you who were unable to attend, it was a lot of fun with all the newly-installed officials in high spirits! 
Check the Banner-News Blog again tomorrow for more photos of the inaugural oaths!