In the Interest of MMA

Beasley, Judge,

concurring specially.

I concur in the majority and with the concurring opinion. This involves more than a mere technicality or shifting in one’s chair, so to speak. The juvenile court performs different functions than does the superior court. Jurisdiction over juvenile proceedings focuses on the child and that child’s “well-being” and “welfare.” OCGA § 15-11-1. The General Assembly has even mandated specialized training seminars geared to achieve these ends. OCGA § 15-11-4.1. Thus the distinction must be carefully preserved.