Hon. Bemon G. McBride

Judge McBride has served as the Chief Judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit since 2014, having been elected to the Superior Court in 2008. He has distinguished himself through his work on the Georgia Supreme Court and his efforts in addressing criminal case backlogs via the Rapid Resolution Program. Educated at George Washington University with a BA, MA, and JD from Mercer University, he has also contributed to legal cases involving product liability against General Motors. In addition to his judicial roles, Judge McBride has implemented procedural reforms in criminal cases aimed at enhancing efficiency by reducing inmate transport and streamlining dockets. He is recognized by the NAACP for community efforts and holds professional affiliations with the Georgia State Bar.