2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 GA Primary Election

2024 GA Primary Election Runoff

Ramone grew up in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from T.W. Josey High School and holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in criminal justice from Saint Leo University.

Ramone has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement. He began his career at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, serving in the detention center, Road Patrol, and Traffic Division. He joined the Georgia State Patrol in 2002, where he was promoted to Corporal and served as the Assistant Post Commander in Swainsboro and Washington, Georgia, as well as being assigned to the Counter Terrorism Task Force.

Ramone Lamkin was elected as the Marshal of Richmond County in 2016, becoming the county's first black Marshal.

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Believes in seizing career opportunities; gained leadership and administrative law enforcement experience as Traffic Division Commander after Richard Roundtree's historic 2011 election as Richmond County's first black Sheriff.

Gained leadership and administrative law enforcement experience as Traffic Division Commander.

- Gained leadership and administrative law enforcement experience as Traffic Division Commander.

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Ramone Lamkin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Said, "I introduced professional standards for our agency, focusing on community policing and professionalism... Since being elected, I have always been dedicated to keeping Augusta clean and safe... my office participates in the C.A.V.E. (Crimes Against the Vulnerable and Elderly) Task Force and has initiated programs locally such as Eddie Eagle... We lead and take part in professional and community initiatives..."

Believes in inclusive community leadership, ensuring fair treatment and accessibility to government for all citizens, with a commitment to open communication and direct engagement through policies like an open-door approach and personal availability.

Believes in the transformative power of law enforcement in communities, as inspired by a positive encounter with Deputy Parker, who demonstrated the impact of police-community relations through mentorship and service.

The candidate's website says, "Marshal Lamkin has initiated or been involved in many professional and community initiatives over the years including ... 2015 Fall Safety Fair Initiative (RCSO), and Child Seat Technician Initiative (RCSO)."

Has initiated or been involved in professional and community initiatives over the years including  the 2015 Fall Safety Fair Initiative (RCSO), and Child Seat Technician Initiative (RCSO).

Supports community involvement through service on the Trustee Board of his church, boards of local youth organizations, and membership in Rotary Club and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Participates in the C.A.V.E. (Crimes Against the Vulnerable and Elderly) Task Force and local programs such as Eddie Eagle.

- Advocates for community policing.
- Believes in inclusive community leadership, ensuring fair treatment and accessibility to government for all citizens, with a commitment to open communication and direct engagement through policies like an open-door approach and personal availability.
- Believes in the transformative power of law enforcement in communities, as inspired by a positive encounter with Deputy Parker, who demonstrated the impact of police-community relations through mentorship and service.
- Has initiated or been involved in professional and community initiatives over the years including  the 2015 Fall Safety Fair Initiative (RCSO), and Child Seat Technician Initiative (RCSO).
- Supports community involvement through service on the Trustee Board of his church, boards of local youth organizations, and membership in Rotary Club and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
- Participates in the C.A.V.E. (Crimes Against the Vulnerable and Elderly) Task Force and local programs such as Eddie Eagle.

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Ramone Lamkin

- Advocates for community policing.
- Believes in inclusive community leadership, ensuring fair treatment and accessibility to government for all citizens, with a commitment to open communication and direct engagement through policies like an open-door approach and personal availability.
- Believes in the transformative power of law enforcement in communities, as inspired by a positive encounter with Deputy Parker, who demonstrated the impact of police-community relations through mentorship and service.
- Supports community involvement through service on the Trustee Board of his church, boards of local youth organizations, and membership in Rotary Club and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
- Participates in the C.A.V.E. (Crimes Against the Vulnerable and Elderly) Task Force and local programs such as Eddie Eagle.

Ramone Lamkin grew up in Augusta, Georgia, after relocating there with his brother to live with their great aunt, whom he refers to as Momma. He graduated from T.W. Josey High School in 1993 and holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University. Information about the church he attends or his current family situation is not provided.

Marshal Ramone Lamkin has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement. He began his career at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, serving in the detention center, Road Patrol, and Traffic Division. He joined the Georgia State Patrol in 2002, where he was promoted to Corporal and served as the Assistant Post Commander in Swainsboro and Washington, Georgia, as well as being assigned to the Counter Terrorism Task Force. In 2016, he was elected as Marshal of Richmond County.

Ramone Lamkin was elected as the Marshal of Richmond County in 2016, becoming the county's first black Marshal. Prior to his election, he had not run for office, as his 2016 campaign was his first political endeavor. There is no mention of appointments or committees he serves on in the provided information.

Said, "...to ensure the efficient, impartial and professional service of Judicial Process..."

The candidate's website says, "As part of the Vision 2020 campaign, every Augusta-Richmond County Marshals Office employee will look for opportunities to make a positive impact with every citizen, every encounter, every time."

Said, "I felt that this office could do more for the community, and I could be the person to bring that change to their agency."

The candidate's website says, "Marshal Lamkin is dedicated to keeping Augusta CLEAN and SAFE... Marshal Lamkin’s office participates in the C.A.V.E. (Crimes Against the Vulnerable and Elderly) Task Force and has initiated programs locally such as Eddie Eagle... in an effort to improve health and quality of life for Richmond County’s citizens and to aid in city beautification efforts."

- 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. 

Local Judges who hear low-value civil cases and eviction cases

Richmond Chief Magistrate

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