John is a native of Statesboro, Georgia and has resided in Jesup for the past 47 years. He attended Mercer University, where he graduated with a degree in Economics and minors in math and chemistry. John has been married to Judy for 57 years, and together they have two children and two grandchildren. John is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church

John B. Johnson previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 46 years and as the Chief Assistant District Attorney. He currently serves as an assistant State Court Solicitor in Glynn State Court. Previously, he was employed with a bank in Atlanta. He served in the United States Air Force.

As of April 6, 2024, John B. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Candidate website

Believes in a robust legal career, starting as Assistant District Attorney in 1977, managing Glynn County DA's Office for a decade, and serving Jesup Office until 2020.

Believes in comprehensive legal experience, admitted to practice in Georgia's state and federal courts, including appellate levels.

The candidate's website says, "He also served as Jesup Municipal Court for 20 years."

The candidate's website says, "John has tried over 400 criminal cases, more that 12 death penalty cases and more that 50 murder cases in the Brunswick Circuit counties."

Tried over "400 criminal cases, more that 12 death penalty cases and more that 50 murder cases in the Brunswick Circuit counties."

The candidate's website says, "He has been recognized twice as an Outstanding Assistant District Attorney by the District Attorney's Association and for "Outstanding Service" by Coroner Abe Brown with the Glynn County Coroner's Office."

Has been recognized twice as an Outstanding Assistant District Attorney by the District Attorney's Association and for "Outstanding Service" by Coroner Abe Brown with the Glynn County Coroner's Office."

- Tried over "400 criminal cases, more that 12 death penalty cases and more that 50 murder cases in the Brunswick Circuit counties."
- Has been recognized twice as an Outstanding Assistant District Attorney by the District Attorney's Association and for "Outstanding Service" by Coroner Abe Brown with the Glynn County Coroner's Office."

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "John has helped the Sheriff and Chiefs of Police of Appling, Jeff Davis and Coffee counties establish the Altamaha Drug Task Force... John was an instructor at the Coastal Police Academy from 1983 to 1986 teaching search and seizure law and courtroom testimony."

Helped the Sheriff and Chiefs of Police of Appling, Jeff Davis and Coffee counties establish the Altamaha Drug Task Force.

Said, "I work hand in hand with law enforcment"."

- Helped the Sheriff and Chiefs of Police of Appling, Jeff Davis and Coffee counties establish the Altamaha Drug Task Force.
- Said, "I work hand in hand with law enforcment"."

Public Safety

As of March 19, 2024, John B. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Consumer Protection

John B. Johnson

John is a native of Statesboro, Georgia and has resided in Jesup, Georgia for the past 47 years. He attended Mercer University, where he graduated with a degree in Economics and minors in math and chemistry. John has been married to Judy for 57 years, and together they have two children and two grandchildren. John is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church

John B. Johnson is a native of Statesboro, Georgia and has resided in Jesup, Georgia for the past 47 years. He attended university, where he graduated with a degree in Economics and minors in math and chemistry. John has been married to Judy Morris for 57 years, and together they have two children and two grandchildren.

John B. Johnson has served as an Assistant District Attorney for 46 years and as the Chief Assistant District Attorney under three prior District Attorneys in Georgia. He currently serves as an assistant State Court Solicitor in Glynn State Court. Previously, he was employed with a bank in Atlanta and graduated from law school in 1976.

As of April 4, 2024, John B. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The candidate's website says, "John has tried over 400 criminal cases, more that 12 death penalty cases and more that 50 murder cases in the Brunswick Circuit counties."
- The candidate's website says, "He also served as Jesup Municipal Court for 20 years."
- The candidate's website says, "He has been recognized twice as an Outstanding Assistant District Attorney by the District Attorney's Association and for "Outstanding Service" by Coroner Abe Brown with the Glynn County Coroner's Office."

- The candidate's website says, "John has helped the Sheriff and Chiefs of Police of Appling, Jeff Davis and Coffee counties establish the Altamaha Drug Task Force... John was an instructor at the Coastal Police Academy from 1983 to 1986 teaching search and seizure law and courtroom testimony."
- Said, "I work hand in hand with law enforcment"."

John B. Johnson has served as an Assistant District Attorney for 46 years and as the Chief Assistant District Attorney under three prior District Attorneys in Georgia. He currently serves as an assistant State Court Solicitor in Glynn State Court. Previously, he was employed with a bank in Atlanta and graduated with magna cum laude honors from law school in 1976, followed by a Master of Laws degree in 1977.

As of April 3, 2024, John B. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.