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Chase received an associate's degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Kennesaw State University. He currently resides on his family farm with his wife and children.

Chase currently serves on the Board of Directors for Tift Regional Health Systems and Renasant Bank.

Chase Daughtrey is the Probate Court Judge in Cook County. He was elected in 2008 and has served 15 years in this position.

Was the youngest Probate Court Judge in the State of Georgia.

Served as an intern to United State Senator Zell Miller, Senator Johnny Isakson, and State Representative Jay Roberts.

Served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Georgia House of Representatives serving Majority Leader Jerry Keen

Appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia to serve on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Commission.

Said, "With my experience working at the federal and state level of government, I had worked in management and leadership, and I think that outweighs a person’s age."

- Was the youngest Probate Court Judge in the State of Georgia.
- Served as an intern to United State Senator Zell Miller, Senator Johnny Isakson, and State Representative Jay Roberts.
- Served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Georgia House of Representatives serving Majority Leader Jerry Keen
- Appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia to serve on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Commission.
- Said, "With my experience working at the federal and state level of government, I had worked in management and leadership, and I think that outweighs a person’s age."

Legal Experience

Has created a new system to manage court funds and hired a Solicitor to prosecute traffic and misdemeanor cases in the probate court to reduce the caseload in superior court without any cost to the taxpayer.

Believes in non-partisan local elections.

As Probate Judge, "streamlined criminal cases, supported programs for non-profits, and improved access and treatment for mental health."

Plans to streamline the office’s filing system so documents are easier to find for both employees and citizens.

- Has created a new system to manage court funds and hired a Solicitor to prosecute traffic and misdemeanor cases in the probate court to reduce the caseload in superior court without any cost to the taxpayer.
- Believes in non-partisan local elections.
- As Probate Judge, "streamlined criminal cases, supported programs for non-profits, and improved access and treatment for mental health."
- Plans to streamline the office’s filing system so documents are easier to find for both employees and citizens.

Judicial Administration

Has hosted several Roundtable discussions with Governor Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr ranging from Elder Abuse to Gang Violence.

Said, "To be quite honest with you, I don’t see anything partisan about the position or why a person should have to run as a partisan for any constitutional office, whether it be probate judge, coroner, tax commissioner or sheriff."

Said, "Anytime you are talking about taking someone’s rights away from them it is a very serious issue...And it should be dealt with based on facts, and it should be dealt with very carefully."

- Has hosted several Roundtable discussions with Governor Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr ranging from Elder Abuse to Gang Violence.
- Said, "To be quite honest with you, I don’t see anything partisan about the position or why a person should have to run as a partisan for any constitutional office, whether it be probate judge, coroner, tax commissioner or sheriff."
- Said, "Anytime you are talking about taking someone’s rights away from them it is a very serious issue...And it should be dealt with based on facts, and it should be dealt with very carefully."

Ethics & Conduct

While Attending Abraham Baldwin College, appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue to serve on the HOPE Scholarship Commission as a representative of the students of the University System of Georgia.

Has been recognized as one of Georgia's Top 40 under 40 by Georgia Trend Magazine, was named Judge of the Year by the Council of Probate Judge, is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Georgia, and was named Cook County Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce.

Supports "keeping community service local."

- While Attending Abraham Baldwin College, appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue to serve on the HOPE Scholarship Commission as a representative of the students of the University System of Georgia.
- Has been recognized as one of Georgia's Top 40 under 40 by Georgia Trend Magazine, was named Judge of the Year by the Council of Probate Judge, is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Georgia, and was named Cook County Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce.
- Supports "keeping community service local."

Community Involvement

Chase Daughtrey

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 