Union Recorder, Petty sworn in as new judge

Amanda is a graduate of Georgia College and has a law degree from Mercer University. She has a husband and two sons. They attend Milledgeville First United Methodist Church.

Before Amanda's judgeship, she worked as a law clerk, attorney, and partner.

BallotPedia, Amanda S. Petty

Amanda Petty was elected as a Superior Court judge in 2016 and still serves in this capacity.

The Monticello News, Amanda Petty Seeks Judgeship

As a private practice lawyer, handled criminal, civil, and family matters, including divorce and child custody.

Worked in drug and accountability courts.

- Serves as a judge since 2016.
- As a private practice lawyer, handled criminal, civil, and family matters, including divorce and child custody.
- Worked in drug and accountability courts.
- Has a law degree from Mercer University.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Amanda S. Petty did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Serves as the chair of the Georgia College Wesley Foundation.

Teaches Sunday School to first and second graders.

- Serves as the chair of the Georgia College Wesley Foundation.
- Teaches Sunday School to first and second graders.

Community Involvement

Amanda S. Petty

- 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. 