On Friday, October 10, 2025, The Independent reported that Robert “Bert” Guy Jr., a Georgia Superior Court Judge and president of the Council of Superior Court Judges, was arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The arrest followed a minor collision in the parking lot of Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club.

According to the arrest report obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the incident occurred at approximately 3 a.m. Guy is accused of backing his Mercedes-Benz into a Ford F-150. Witnesses at the scene stated that Guy exited his vehicle and briefly spoke with the driver of the truck before attempting to leave the scene. Observers noted that he appeared to be “highly intoxicated” and struggled to operate his vehicle. A parking valet and another patron reportedly assisted him in parking the car.

Following the incident, Guy was escorted back inside the strip club, where he relinquished his car keys and cellphone to staff members. When law enforcement arrived, they noted a strong odor of alcohol on Guy, along with signs of confusion and slurred speech.

Guy reportedly denied having his keys and claimed to have no recollection of driving when the damage occurred. He also allegedly refused to provide identification to the officers. Instead, he offered the truck driver $500 in an attempt to settle the matter privately, without involving authorities.

Guy was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI and DUI-property damage. He declined to submit to a breathalyzer test, which resulted in an additional charge. After being released on a $3,000 bond,

Guy self-reported the arrest to the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), the oversight body for judges in Georgia. Courtney Veal, Director of the JQC, confirmed that an investigation into the matter is underway. Guy has retained legal counsel in Florida to represent him in the proceedings.

In his role as president of the Council of Superior Court Judges, Guy represents the organization during legislative sessions in Georgia and serves as a member of the Judicial Council of Georgia. He was first elected as a Superior Court judge in 2016 and presides over cases in the five-county Brunswick Judicial Circuit.

 

 

Source: The Independent