JOYNER v. the STATE.

McFadden, Presiding Judge.

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether a probate court judge had the authority to issue a search warrant. Pursuant to OCGA §§ 17-5-21 (a) and 17-7-20, the probate court judge was vested with such authority. We therefore affirm the trial court's order finding that the search warrant was valid and denying a motion to suppress.

1. Facts and procedural posture.

On May 24, 2016, law enforcement officers conducted aerial surveillance over John Joyner's property in Screven County and observed suspected marijuana plants. That same day, an officer applied for and…