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Arnette Announces Candidacy for Upson’s Chief Magistrate

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Hannah is from Thomaston, Georgia and holds an Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Gordon State College and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Georgia Southwestern State University. Hannah is married to her husband, Patrick and has one daughter with him. She previously served as the chairman of Upson County Republican Party.

Hannah is currently a Judicial Assistant with the Griffin Judicial Circuit. She previously served as an Upson County Chief Deputy Clerk in the Juvenile Court, a legal secretary, and a sales associate. 


Hannah Ellington Arnette's campaign for Chief Magistrate is her first entry into politics.

Served in the Superior and Juvenile Courts for the Griffin Judicial Circuit. 

- Served in the Superior and Juvenile Courts for the Griffin Judicial Circuit. 

Legal Experience

Plans to collaborate with community stakeholders, aiming to establish a legal system grounded on transparent, impartial, and just principles. 

- Plans to collaborate with community stakeholders, aiming to establish a legal system grounded on transparent, impartial, and just principles. 

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As of June 7, 2024, Hannah Ellington Arnette did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

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- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 