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Rod is a native and lifelong resident of Dalton, Georgia.  Rod graduated from Dalton High, Dalton College, and Georgia State University, where he received his undergraduate degree. He also has a graduate degree (Masters of Divinity) from the Interdenominational Theological Center. Rod currently lives in Whitfield County with his wife.

Rod has currently worked as a Georgia probation officer, an administrator for the Northwest Reporting Center, and is an ordained minister. 

Rod Weaver ran for Whitfield County Chief Magistrate Court in 2016, but did not win.

Interview with Rod Weaver Candidate for Magistrate Court Judge Whitfield County Georgia

Worked as a probation officer in Georgia for 30 years.

Is the Whitfield County Health Department Board Chairman.

Is a board member of the NW Crisis Center and a past board member of United Way.

- Worked as a probation officer in Georgia for 30 years.
- Is the Whitfield County Health Department Board Chairman.
- Is a board member of the NW Crisis Center and a past board member of United Way.

Legal Experience

Wants to bring "professionalism, integrity, and experience" to the position.

- Wants to bring "professionalism, integrity, and experience" to the position.

Ethics & Conduct

Wants to prioritize preemptive support for youth to "stay on the right path."

Supports a "team player" approach to working on cases.

- Wants to prioritize preemptive support for youth to "stay on the right path."
- Supports a "team player" approach to working on cases.

Judicial Administration

Was a Board Chairman of the Whitfield Health Department.

Was the 2015 recipient of MLK Committee Mayor's Award for Community Service.

- Was a Board Chairman of the Whitfield Health Department.
- Was the 2015 recipient of MLK Committee Mayor's Award for Community Service.

Community Involvement

Rod Weaver

As of May 13, 2024, Scotty Martin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 19, 2024, Scotty Martin did not have a website.

Scotty Martin

As of May 13, 2024, Thomas "Tom" Phillips did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

LinkedIn

Tom was previously the Criminal Investigation Division Commander for the Dalton Police Department. 

Thomas "Tom" Phillips was appointed a magistrate judge in 2019.

Tom Phillips retires from Dalton Police Department after 31 Years of Service

As magistrate judge, handles small civil claims and minor criminal offences that are usually argued by people themselves instead of attorneys.

- As magistrate judge, handles small civil claims and minor criminal offences that are usually argued by people themselves instead of attorneys.

As of March 19, 2024, Thomas "Tom" Phillips did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas "Tom" Phillips

As of May 13, 2024, Wallace Johnson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of March 19, 2024, Wallace Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Wallace Johnson

- 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. 