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Cobb County swears in three full‑time magistrate judges
Summary
Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy administered the oaths for Jennifer Inman, Norman Barnett and Mallory Lumpkin Dawson in a public investiture that highlighted experience, community service and a milestone for racial representation on the magistrate bench.
Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy administered the oaths of office for three full‑time magistrate judges at a public ceremony in Cobb County that included remarks from local judges, the district attorney and clergy.
The ceremony, held at Cobb County facilities, formally installed Jennifer Inman, Norman Barnett and Mallory Lumpkin Dawson to full‑time magistrate posts. "When magistrates have a question about law unique to our court around the state, they call her," Murphy said of Inman while introducing the appointees.
Why it matters: Magistrate court is frequently the first point of contact for many civil and criminal matters; full‑time appointments affect the court's daily capacity to hear warrants, small claims, landlord‑tenant matters and other high‑volume dockets. At the ceremony, Murphy noted the county used an open appointment…
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