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# Makia Metzger

Cobb State Court Judge · State Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: Cobb State Court Judge
- State: Georgia
- Role: State Court Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic devices and recording

Scope: statewide

Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.

Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules

[Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/64385cec25546e0027e35566/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/64385cec25546e0027e35566/)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/64385cec25546e0027e35566/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Makia Metzger is the incumbent Solicitor General of Cobb County, Georgia, a role that includes overseeing criminal prosecutions, victim services, and restorative justice programs, and she was re‐elected in May 2026 for a fourth term
- In her statement, she pledged to strengthen the Smart Choices Program, expand support for local nonprofits, and continue restorative justice efforts
- Launched Smart Justice Works podcast on public safety topics
- The office also coordinates victim services, community outreach, and restorative justice initiatives

### Education


### Additional information

- As Solicitor General, Metzger leads the Cobb County Solicitor General’s Office, which handles misdemeanor and felony prosecutions, domestic violence cases, DUI/DWI cases, juvenile matters, and other criminal matters in the county.
- She did not face a Republican opponent in the November general election.