Magistrate Court

The magistrate court's jurisdiction encompasses the following:

Civil Case TypesCriminal Case Types
Statement of Claims
Warrant Applications (Citizens)
Dispossessory (evictions)
Warrant Applications (Officers)
Garnishments (Continuing & Bank)
Search Warrants
Foreclosure of Personal Property
First Appearance Bond Hearings
Abandoned Vehicles
Preliminary Hearings
Interrogatories
County Ordinances

Judges

  1. Alex G. Myers

    Chief Magistrate Judge
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  1. S. Kevin Barger

    Magistrate Judge
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  1. Anthony Tarnacki

    Magistrate Judge
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  1. Amanda H. Yenerall

    Magistrate Judge
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Note: The Court only accepts payment in cash, checks with an ID or Visa and MasterCard.  There will be a 4% processing fee with the use of a card

Open Records Requests

For open records requests, please email Jenny Cramblett, Chief Clerk, jcramblett@dawsonmagistrate.com or reach her by phone at 706.344.3730.

Forms & Additional Information

Visit the Georgia Magistrate Council website to view forms and additional information regarding the Magistrate Court.