GA HB1365

Increases the number of superior court judges in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit from 20 to 21

Governor will appoint the 21st judge for an initial term beginning January 1, 2027 and expiring December 31, 2028

Successor to the appointed judge will be elected in the 2028 nonpartisan general election for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2029, with subsequent elections every four years

The additional judge receives the same compensation, salary, contingent expense allowance, and county salary supplements as other Atlanta Judicial Circuit superior court judges

The new judge holds full powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities of existing superior court judges and may employ court personnel on the same basis as other circuit judges