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Christopher Ravonne Futch earned a bachelor's degree in business from Clark Atlanta University, a master's degree in accounting and finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and a law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. He lives with his wife and three kids in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Christopher's campaign for the solicitor general of Cobb County is his first run for public office.

Christopher currently works as an assistant district attorney on the Paulding County Judicial Circuit. He previously worked as the director of finance for Georgia-Pacific LLC, the senior manager of pricing for Coca-Cola Enterprises, a regional finance director of Aramark, and a finance manager for Procter & Gamble. Christopher serves in the U.S. Navy.

Supports restorative justice, saying "[r]esearch shows this approach works better than punishment alone at preventing future crime."

Believes in building a justice system that protects victims of domestic violence after their cases end and ensures accountability.

- Supports restorative justice, saying "[r]esearch shows this approach works better than punishment alone at preventing future crime."
- Believes in building a justice system that protects victims of domestic violence after their cases end and ensures accountability.

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As an assistant district attorney on the Paulding County Judicial Circuit for five years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant district attorney on the Paulding County Judicial Circuit for five years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Promises to prosecute cases involving the financial exploitation of seniors "aggressively" while working with adult protective services.

- Promises to prosecute cases involving the financial exploitation of seniors "aggressively" while working with adult protective services.

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Makia attended Campbell High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in English from Georgia State University, graduating summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She lives with her husband and their two sons in Powder Springs.

Makia Metzger is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia State University and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She lives with her husband, Britt, and their two sons in Powder Springs, Georgia.

Makia is the Solicitor General of Cobb County. She works at the Cobb County Solicitor General’s Office, where she has been for the past three years. She previously worked as a prosecutor in the district attorney’s offices of two metropolitan Atlanta counties for 18 years.

Makia previously worked as a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County. She also worked as an intern for the Athens Legal Aid Clinic.

Makia Metzger is currently the Solicitor General for Cobb County. She was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

Makia currently serves as the Cobb County Solicitor General in Georgia. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Advocates for domestic violence response and law enforcement training.

- Advocates for domestic violence response and law enforcement training.

As the Cobb County Solicitor General, reviews charges for misdemeanor offenses, including DUI, domestic violence, and traffic violations, determines which cases will be prosecuted, drafts and files legal documents, and prosecutes cases on behalf of the county.

As a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County, reviewed charges, determined which cases would be tried in court, drafted and filed legal documents, and prosecuted cases on behalf of the government.

- As the Cobb County Solicitor General, reviews charges for misdemeanor offenses, including DUI, domestic violence, and traffic violations, determines which cases will be prosecuted, drafts and files legal documents, and prosecutes cases on behalf of the county.
- As a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County, reviewed charges, determined which cases would be tried in court, drafted and filed legal documents, and prosecuted cases on behalf of the government.

Supports second-chance programs for low-level offenders.

Supports diversion programs for young, non-violent offenders.

Opposes reliance on incarceration for low-level offenses.

Opposes using jails as primary facilities for mental health treatment.

Prioritizes trauma-informed services and victim support programs.

- Supports second-chance programs for low-level offenders.
- Supports diversion programs for young, non-violent offenders.
- Opposes reliance on incarceration for low-level offenses.
- Opposes using jails as primary facilities for mental health treatment.
- Prioritizes trauma-informed services and victim support programs.

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Makia previously worked as a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County.

As of March 11, 2026, Makia Metzger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes that "mass incarceration is not only expensive on taxpayers, but a gateway to wayward low-level offenders becoming more violent criminals."

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.

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