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Alicia Jones is originally from Oglethorpe, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in communications from Florida State University and her law degree from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. She lives with her two children and grandchild in Cobb, Georgia. 

Alicia's campaign for Superior Court Judge, Southwestern Judicial Circuit, Georgia, is her first run for public office. 

Alicia currently works as a juvenile court judge for Georgia's Southwestern Judicial Circuit. She has previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Georgia's Southwestern Judicial Circuit. 

As a juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of March 11, 2026, Alicia Coogle Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Serves on Georgia's Commission on Child Support.

Previously served on the Georgia Child Advocate Advisory Committee.

Previously served on the Georgia Supreme Court's Committee on Justice for Children.

- Serves on Georgia's Commission on Child Support.
- Previously served on the Georgia Child Advocate Advisory Committee.
- Previously served on the Georgia Supreme Court's Committee on Justice for Children.

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Alicia Coogle Jones

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Patrick Eidson is originally from Athens, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia and his law degree from the Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. He lives with his wife, Macee, and their two children in Smithville, Georgia and attend Hope City United. 

Patrick's campaign for Superior Court Judge in the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, Georgia, is his first run for public office. 

Patrick is the founder and principal attorney at The Eidson Firm. 

As a founder and principal attorney at The Eidson Firm, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

- As a founder and principal attorney at The Eidson Firm, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

As of March 11, 2026, Patrick Samuel Eidson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Founder of the Lee County Podium Club, which supports track and field athletes.

- Volunteers as a youth sports coach.
- Founder of the Lee County Podium Club, which supports track and field athletes.

Patrick Samuel Eidson

Attorney Wesley “Wes” Beamon joins the race for Superior Court

Wesley Beamon is from Sumter County. He has an associate's degree in health studies from Central Georgia Technical College, a bachelor's degree in fire science administration from Waldorf University, and a law degree from Mercer University.  He and his wife Deanna live in Americus.

Wesley is an attorney and founder of Beamon Law, LLC. He is a certified mediator and arbitrator. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic with Americus Fire and Emergency Services. He served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps, where he achieved rank of Sergeant.

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As a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handled misdemeanor cases.  

At Beamon Law, LLC, specializes in criminal and DUI defense.

As a magistrate court judge in Schley County since 2017, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

As a municipal judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022, assists courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

- As a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handled misdemeanor cases.  
- At Beamon Law, LLC, specializes in criminal and DUI defense.
- As a magistrate court judge in Schley County since 2017, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.
- As a municipal judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022, assists courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

As of March 11, 2026, Wesley Brian Beamon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to address delays in mental health evaluations and treatment to improve case efficiency and ensure individuals with mental illness are not left in jail without care.

Plans to address violent and gang related cases with consistency, firmness and timeliness.

Plans to strictly enforce child support obligations and protect the wellbeing of children in domestic cases.

Plans to maintain a courtroom that is "firm, but fair, efficient yet compassionate," and will focus on justice, accountability and public confidence in the court system.

- Plans to address delays in mental health evaluations and treatment to improve case efficiency and ensure individuals with mental illness are not left in jail without care.
- Plans to address violent and gang related cases with consistency, firmness and timeliness.
- Plans to strictly enforce child support obligations and protect the wellbeing of children in domestic cases.
- Plans to maintain a courtroom that is "firm, but fair, efficient yet compassionate," and will focus on justice, accountability and public confidence in the court system.

Volunteers as a firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

- Volunteers as a firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

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Wesley Brian Beamon

Wesley Beamon is from Sumter County. He graduated from Sumter County High School.  He has an associate's degree in health studies from Central Georgia Technical College, a bachelor's degree in fire science administration from Waldorf University, and a law degree from Mercer University.  He and his wife Deanna live in Americus.

Wesley is an attorney and founder of Beamon Law, LLC.  He is a certified mediator and arbitrator. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic with Americus Fire and Emergency Services. He served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps, where he achieved rank of Sargeant.

- Wesley has served as a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handling misdemeanor cases.   At Beamon Law, LLC he specializes in Criminal and DUI Defense.  He has resolved more than 2,500 cases in Superior, State, Probate, and Magistrate Courts, along with numerous Administrative Court cases.  Since 2017, he has been a Magistrate Judge in Schley County. He has also been a Municipal Judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022. He continues to assist courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

- Wesley is currently a volunteer firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

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- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 

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