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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.

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Said, "I manage the Prosecutor’s office, advise and support law enforcement agencies, and I am responsible for determining which cases are prosecuted. The Brunswick Judicial Circuit encompasses a wide area that includes the counties of:"

The candidate's website says, "Keith upheld the ideals of integrity and courage throughout his 26 years of service as an prosecutor... A graduate of Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia, Keith has tried cases for almost 40 years."

Said, "I am an experienced prosecutor. I have been prosecuting cases for 26 years in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, 23 years as an Assistant D.A. and three years as your District Attorney."

- Said, "I am an experienced prosecutor. I have been prosecuting cases for 26 years in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, 23 years as an Assistant D.A. and three years as your District Attorney."

Said, "As your District Attorney, you entrusted me with your support, and I fulfill my responsibilities with genuine sincerity. I advocate the same values that are so important to you: fairness, honesty, and keeping our communities safe."

Said, "Your support fuels commitment to justice and empowers communities. Your donation makes a tangible difference in allowing me to continue making our communities a safer place to live, work and raise our families."

The candidate's website says, "Keith Higgins serves as the District Attorney of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit... Keith is credited for integrating impactful changes that consistently demonstrate fairness and support for law enforcement, with public safety of highest importance."

Said, "I respectfully ask for your vote to continue serving our community with justice, unwavering integrity, and with the compassion that all crime victims deserve."

Said, "For the past three years, I have provided training programs, technology and resources to assist law enforcement in advancing public safety."

Said, "I am considerate of victims’ individual needs, even in the face of difficult decisions. Recognizing the paramount importance of victims’ emotional well-being, I created private rooms in every district office for sensitive discussions to ensure confidentiality and their comfort."

Said, "I serve with honor, courage, and unwavering integrity. The duties of the office are implemented without fear, favor, or affection. Justice for all crime victims."

- Said, "For the past three years, I have provided training programs, technology and resources to assist law enforcement in advancing public safety."
- Said, "I am considerate of victims’ individual needs, even in the face of difficult decisions. Recognizing the paramount importance of victims’ emotional well-being, I created private rooms in every district office for sensitive discussions to ensure confidentiality and their comfort."
- Said, "I serve with honor, courage, and unwavering integrity. The duties of the office are implemented without fear, favor, or affection. Justice for all crime victims."

As of March 19, 2024, Keith Higgins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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.