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Makia attended Campbell High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in English from Georgia State University, graduating summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She lives with her husband and their two sons in Powder Springs.

Makia Metzger is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia State University and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She lives with her husband, Britt, and their two sons in Powder Springs, Georgia.

Makia is the Solicitor General of Cobb County. She works at the Cobb County Solicitor General’s Office, where she has been for the past three years. She previously worked as a prosecutor in the district attorney’s offices of two metropolitan Atlanta counties for 18 years.

Makia previously worked as a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County. She also worked as an intern for the Athens Legal Aid Clinic.

Makia Metzger is currently the Solicitor General for Cobb County. She was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

Makia currently serves as the Cobb County Solicitor General in Georgia. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Second Chances and Smart Justice With Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger

Advocates for domestic violence response and law enforcement training.

- Advocates for domestic violence response and law enforcement training.

Public Safety

As the Cobb County Solicitor General, reviews charges for misdemeanor offenses, including DUI, domestic violence, and traffic violations, determines which cases will be prosecuted, drafts and files legal documents, and prosecutes cases on behalf of the county.

As a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County, reviewed charges, determined which cases would be tried in court, drafted and filed legal documents, and prosecuted cases on behalf of the government.

- As the Cobb County Solicitor General, reviews charges for misdemeanor offenses, including DUI, domestic violence, and traffic violations, determines which cases will be prosecuted, drafts and files legal documents, and prosecutes cases on behalf of the county.
- As a prosecutor in Fulton County and Paulding County, reviewed charges, determined which cases would be tried in court, drafted and filed legal documents, and prosecuted cases on behalf of the government.

Legal Experience

Supports second-chance programs for low-level offenders.

Supports diversion programs for young, non-violent offenders.

Opposes reliance on incarceration for low-level offenses.

Opposes using jails as primary facilities for mental health treatment.

Prioritizes trauma-informed services and victim support programs.

- Supports second-chance programs for low-level offenders.
- Supports diversion programs for young, non-violent offenders.
- Opposes reliance on incarceration for low-level offenses.
- Opposes using jails as primary facilities for mental health treatment.
- Prioritizes trauma-informed services and victim support programs.

Criminal Justice

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Makia Metzger

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.

The chief lawyer representing your county in misdemeanor cases

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