On Friday, May 2, the Cobb County Bar Association bestowed the Babe Atkins-Byrne Excellence in Legal Administration Award to Porsha Winfrey at its annual Law Day event. This award recognizes an individual, non-attorney, working in the judicial system or practice of law who, with their honor, courage, and/or devotion has enhanced the administration of justice and the advancement of the Rule of Law and the Constitution. Ms. Winfrey serves the Cobb Superior Court as the Coordinator of the Drug Treatment Court, which has been nationally recognized as one of the top 10 drug courts in the United States and serves as a Mentor Court to courts around the nation.

Every year, the Cobb County Bar Association observes Law Day to honor the vital role of the rule of law in the United States. As part of the celebration, the Association highlights exceptional members and community individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication and service beyond expectations.

Judge Kimberly A. Childs presented the award to Ms. Winfrey and gave a glowing speech about all the hard work and positive improvements that Porsha has accomplished since becoming the Cobb Drug Treatment Court Coordinator in May 2021.

The Cobb Accountability Courts Director Jennifer Tillery emphasized, “Porsha works hard and exhibits a drive and passion that is noticed by everyone around her. Under her leadership, the program has been renewed and streamlined, making it one of the top-recognized treatment courts in the country. I am very proud of her!”

The Cobb Superior Court Administration was proud to support and congratulate Porsha Winfrey for this highly esteemed recognition as several of the Cobb Drug Treatment Court staff along with Judge Jason D. Marbutt, who presides over the Cobb Drug Treatment Court, and Christopher Hansard, Superior Court Administrator, attended the event to show support.

Superior Court Judge Jason D. Marbutt commended Ms. Winfrey by stating, “Porsha is one of those people who make others around her better. They are better because of her support. They are better because of the example she sets. Her service is invaluable.”