Tadia grew up in various states due to her parents' careers in the airline and medical industries. She earned her bachelor's and law degrees from Howard University.

Tadia has served as a major in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, and has worked as a prosecutor and private attorney. She has litigated cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida.

Tadia Whitner has been a Superior Court judge for the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit since 2019, when she was appointed to the bench by Governor Brian Kemp.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "From Air Force attorney, to Gwinnett County Juvenile Court Judge, to Gwinnett County Superior Court."

Believes in dedicated legal service; represented clients in Savannah since 2004, founded a Gwinnett law firm in 2009, served as a judge in Snellville, and ascended to Gwinnett County Superior Court in 2019.

Represented clients in Savannah since 2004, founded a Gwinnett law firm in 2009, served as a judge in Snellville, and was appointed to Gwinnett County Superior Court in 2019.

- Represented clients in Savannah since 2004, founded a Gwinnett law firm in 2009, served as a judge in Snellville, and was appointed to Gwinnett County Superior Court in 2019.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Tadia Whitner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "She is an active member and volunteer with New Mercies Christian Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Boy Scouts of America, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and a host of other service organizations."

Active member and volunteer with New Mercies Christian Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Boy Scouts of America, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and other service organizations.

- Active member and volunteer with New Mercies Christian Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Boy Scouts of America, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and other service organizations.

Community Involvement

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Tadia Whitner

- 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. 