Steadfast female judge in a robe holding a court gavel. Credit: Михаил Решетников/Adobe Stock/Adobe Stock Steadfast female judge in a robe holding a court gavel. Credit: Михаил Решетников/Adobe Stock/Adobe Stock
Throughout and surrounding metro-Atlanta, dozens of judges are up for re-election in the May 21, 2024 nonpartisan primary election. In Fulton County alone, 27 jurists might face challengers for their seats on the bench. But in surrounding Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, and Gwinnett counties, at least 50 judges must also decide whether to campaign to retain their judgeships. Of the more than four dozen judgeships, about 25% are held by recently appointed jurists who must now stand for election to remain on the bench.
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Click to See Which Judges Have Terms Expiring Dec. 31, 2024


Each of the following judges have terms expiring Dec. 31, 2024: |

Clayton County Superior Court

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  • Chief Judge Robert L. Mack
  • Judge Shana Rooks Malone
  • Judge Jewel Scott
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Clayton County State Court

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  • Judge Shalonda Jones-Parker
  • Judge Sonya J. George
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Cobb County Superior Court

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  • Chief Judge A. Greg Poole
  • Judge Angela Brown
  • Judge Kimberly Childs
  • Judge Kellie Hill
  • Judge Jason Marbutt
  • Judge Julie Adams Jacobs
  • Judge Vic Reynolds
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Cobb County State Court

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  • Judge Carl Bowers
  • Judge Eric Brewton
  • Judge Maria Golick
  • Judge Marsha Lake
  • Judge Jane Manning
  • Judge John Morgan
  • Judge Allison B. Salter
  • Judge Diana M. Simmons
  • Judge Jaret Usher
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DeKalb County Superior Court

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  • Judge Gregory A. Adams
  • Judge Tangela Barrie
  • Judge Stacey K. Hydrick
  • Judge Brian Lake
  • Judge Shondeana C. Morris
  • Judge Nora Polk
  • Judge Yolanda C. Parker-Smith
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DeKalb County State Court

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  • Judge Charles E. Bailey
  • Judge Mike Jacobs
  • Judge Ana Maria Martinez
  • Judge Wayne M. Purdom
  • Judge Ron Ramsey
  • Judge Brian K. Ross
  • Judge Kiesha Storey
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Douglas County Superior Court

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  • Judge William H. McClain
  • Judge Deah B. Warren
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Douglas County State Court

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  • Judge Eddie Barker
  • Judge Brian K. Fortner
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Gwinnett County Superior Court

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  • Judge Tamela L. Adkins
  • Judge Deborah R. Fluker
  • Judge Ronnie K. Batchelor
  • Judge Karen E. Beyers
  • Judge Warren Davis
  • Judge Tadia Whitner
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Gwinnett County State Court

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  • Judge Emily J. Brantley
  • Judge Shawn F. Bratton
  • Judge Carla E. Brown
  • Judge Veronica Cope
  • Judge Jaletta L. Smith