Hon. Don E. Wilkes is a judge for the Emanuel County Probate Court in Georgia. He was elected to the bench in 2002.
In addition to his judicial duties, Wilkes was appointed to serve as the Emanuel County Registrar, acting as the county custodian of vital records including birth and death certificates.
Prior to joining the bench, he was the president of Emanuel Chainsaw, Inc. (1978 to 1993) and a sales and engineer manager for Capro (1999 to 2001).
His memberships have included the Judicial Council of Georgia and the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia (past president).
Wilkes is a graduate of Adrian High School (1975), where he was president of the senior class and the 4H.
His civic involvement has included the Swainsboro Exchange Club (past president).