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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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Judicial Philosophy

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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- 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. 