O.C.G.A. 15-6-4 (2010)
15-6-4. Qualifications of judges

No person shall be judge of the superior courts unless, at the time of his election, he has attained the age of 30 years, has been a citizen of the state for three years, has practiced law for seven years, and has been duly reinstated to the practice of law in the event of his disbarment therefrom.