Cedra Mayfield

Cedra Mayfield is a litigation reporter with the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @cedramayfield

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March 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Judge Versus Congressman: John Barrow Challenges Most Junior Justice Andrew A. Pinson

As the appointed incumbent seeks to retain his Supreme Court of Georgia seat through election, a former congressman is relaunching his race to become a justice.

By Cedra Mayfield

12 minute read

March 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Attorney Corey Martin Runs Against Judge Eddie Barker in Election

Attorney Corey B. Martin of the Law Offices of Martin & Associates in Douglasville has challenged incumbent Douglas County State Court Judge James "Eddie" Barker.

By Cedra Mayfield

8 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

He Rescinded Her Judgeship. Now She's Challenging Him at the Polls

The incumbent has eight years' experience on the Superior Court bench, while the challenger has more than 14 years' experience on the juvenile court bench.

By Cedra Mayfield

5 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

TyShawn Jackson Challenges Judge Ana Martinez in DeKalb Election

Both candidates have more than a decade of experience linked to DeKalb County courts and legal offices.

By Cedra Mayfield

12 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

'That's Not Res Judicata': Sex Toy Ordinance Challenged—Again

"We usually don't make people subject themselves to criminal prosecution or contempt or stuff like that to vindicate their constitutional rights," said Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren during oral arguments Tuesday.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

March 19, 2024 | Daily Report Online

'Work and Time Constraints': Challenger Announces Withdrawal From Henry County Race for Judge

Attorney Loletha D. Hale of Hale Law Firm in Jonesboro has announced she'll withdrawal her race to replace Henry County State Court Judge Stephen N. Knights Jr.

By Cedra Mayfield

6 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Who's Running for Judge in Georgia? May 21, 2024, Election Races

The Daily Report is tracking Georgia judicial races that will be decided by voters in the statewide general nonpartisan primary election on May 21. Click through the articles to learn more about the candidates, contests and judicial election developments.

By Cedra Mayfield

4 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

As Judges Step Down, These Hopefuls Want a Shot at the Bench

At least 20 Georgia judges are not seeking reelection in the May 21 general nonpartisan primary election. Meet the candidates vying for the jurists' soon-to-be vacated judgeships.

By Cedra Mayfield

12 minute read