Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Judge Debra Halpern Bernes

October 15, 1955 – July 20, 2010

Photographed by David Seibert, April 21, 2012

1. Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Marker

Inscription. Judge Debra Halpern Bernes was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, Gary, and children, Lane and Matthew. She served her community as an Assistant District Attorney for Cobb County, a solo practitioner of law and as an elected judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, a position she held from 2005. Judge Bernes was a proud member of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta, a past president of the Cobb County Bar Association, and a committed supporter of the Jewish Educational Loan Fund. Her infectious smile and laughter and her legacy of service to others had a positive effect on those around her and made an everlasting impact on this community.

“Dedicated and Devoted Wife, Mother and Public Servant”

Erected 2010 by Kiwanis Club of Marietta.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.

Location. 33° 57.15′ N, 84° 32.8′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of Haynes Street and Washington Avenue, on the right when

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traveling north on Haynes Street. The marker is located in a small garden adjacent to the Cobb County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Edward Flournoy, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherokee Treaty (about 400 feet away); Cobb County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Zion Heritage Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Stephens Clay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marietta National Military Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pearl Harbor Memorial (approx. 0.2

Photographed by David Seibert, April 21, 2012

2. Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Marker

The bench by the marker was also installed to honor Judge Bernes.

miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 21, 2012

3. Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Marker

The marker, bench and garden honoring Judge Bernes

Photographed by David Seibert, April 21, 2012

4. Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Marker

The marker (to the right of the center tree) with the Cobb County Courthouse in the background.

The Cobb County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 21, 2012

5. The Cobb County Courthouse

The marker is at the leftmost of the three flagpoles.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 21, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.