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Cobb County Magistrate Judges Sworn in on Dec 21 — What is Magistrate Court?
Chief Magistrate Joyette Holmes administered the oath of office to Cobb’s magistrate judges on Dec 21, 2016. Magistrate judges handle an assortment of duties that don’t require trials. The courts…
4 reasons why abortion laws often clash with the majority’s preferences in the US, from constitutional design to low voter turnout
By Matthew A Baum; Alauna Safarpour, and Kristin Lunz Trujillo [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Kansas voters opted against overturning a state constitutional right to…
Musical chairs in the justice system as Cobb-connected officials get new appointments
Cobb is picking up two Superior Court judges who are very familiar to the county, and at the same time a former Cobb police chief and assistant chief deputy will…
Career fair and tenant forum July 30 at the Cobb police training academy
An event will be held on July 30 that could be useful to renters, to anyone in need of a job, or who needs a clean slate and a second…
Want to learn how to file a claim in Cobb Small Claims Court? Or how to respond if you’re sued there? The Cobb Law Library is hosting a workshop
The Cobb Law Library distributed the following press release about an upcoming workshop in how to use Small Claims Court. Whether you’re the person filing a claim, or the person…
Vic Reynolds, Julie Adams Jacobs appointed to the Cobb County Superior Court bench
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced in a press release Friday that he appointed former Cobb District Attorney and current GBI Director Vic Reynolds to fill the unexpired term of retired…
“You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you”: Scott Halperin named new Cobb Circuit Defender
“You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” If you watch cop shows on TV you have no doubt…
Sonja Brown and James Luttrell will face each other in the June 21 runoff for Cobb County Superior Court
Magistrate Court Judge Sonja Brown and attorney James Luttrell will face each other in the June 21 runoff for the Cobb Superior Court seat opened by the retirement of Judge…
More funds available for rental assistance in Cobb County
On its website, Cobb County announced the availability of additional rental assistance funds for residents impacted by the pandemic. The decision to accept the nearly $7 million in funds was…