George has been married to Martha Christian for 43 years and resides in Rabun County. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Georgia and earned a Juris Doctorate from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

George has served in the U.S. Navy. He previously worked as the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit. 

George R. Christian was appointed District Attorney by Governor Nathan Deal. 

Worked as Chief of Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney's office and in the District Attorney's office. He was appointed District Attorney by Governor Nathan Deal after serving as the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit.

Attended Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

- Worked as Chief of Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney's office and in the District Attorney's office. He was appointed District Attorney by Governor Nathan Deal after serving as the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit.
- Attended Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

Legal Experience

Candidate website

Said, "I believe holding those who commit crime accountable is the best way to preserve law and order.”"

Said, "Keeping our country and community safe has been a top priority all of my adult life. ... I believe holding those who commit crime accountable is the best way to preserve law and order.”"

- Said, "Keeping our country and community safe has been a top priority all of my adult life. ... I believe holding those who commit crime accountable is the best way to preserve law and order.”"

Public Safety

NH: Christian Appointed District Attorney (2016)

Said constituents in the Mountain Judicial Circuit can expect transparency from his office. “We will not hide things. Transparency is the utmost.”

- Said constituents in the Mountain Judicial Circuit can expect transparency from his office. “We will not hide things. Transparency is the utmost.”

Consumer Protection

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George R. Christian

- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.