As of May 20, 2024, George Wayne Ammons did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Stewert County GA: Wayne Ammons

George Wayne Ammons

George Wayne Ammons is the current Chief Magistrate Judge in Stewart County. He was elected in 2016 and has served two terms in this position.

As of June 7, 2024, George Wayne Ammons did not have a website or any information online.

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As of May 20, 2024, Canady (Tony) Matthews did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Canady (Tony) Matthews' campaign for Chief Magistrate in Stewart County is his first entry into politics. 

As of June 7, 2024, Canady (Tony) Matthews did not have a website or any information online.

Canady (Tony) Matthews

- 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. 