Deana was born and raised in Rome. She received a B.A. Degree in History from Mercer University. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Faulkner Law in Montgomery, Alabama. She practiced Family Law, Estate Law, and Juvenile Law at her law office Deana Perry, LLC. Deana was appointed Associate Juvenile Judge of Floyd County in 2023, becoming the first African American Judge appointed in Floyd County. She is currently an Associate Juvenile Judge in the Tallapoosa and Rome Circuit Courts. She shares her home with her fur baby, Lincoln.
Community Service Activities:
• Past-President and current member of Junior Service League since 2013
• League for Learning
• Chieftain’s Museum
• Women of Worth
• Restoration Rome
• Floyd Commission on Children and Youth
• Brighter Birthdays
Nominator: “Deana is dedicated, organized, focused, and without fail, always puts service at the heart of each decision she makes as a leader.”
It is said of Mimi Richards, if there is a cause, she is the first to show up, raise her hand and open her heart to whatever is needed. She uses her platform to help get the word out about difficult causes and events going on in the community.
A native of Rome, and a graduate of West Rome High, she has always resided within 3 miles of Rome,
She has in some cases had the idea for many of the listed projects. Over the years she has participated in the following:
• Cancer Navigators Board
• Chieftain’s Museum
• Downtown Merchants Association
• Floyd Healthcare Foundation
• Georgia and National Association of Realtors
• First Floyd Bank Advisory Board
• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
• Heart of the Community Board
• Leadership Georgia
• Leadership Rome
• Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce
• Rome Streetscape Project
• Rome Symphony Orchestra, Past Chair, Debutante Ball
• United Way of Rome
A recognized realtor, Mimi and her husband, Hal, have recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and the 50th anniversary of their store Lodge Menswear.
Nominator: “Mimi remains one of the most well-respected members of the Rome-Floyd County community, the real estate community, and any cause that she has ever supported with her investment of time and resources.”
