Victoria Advocate, Dougherty County Democratic Committee hosts public candidate forum

- Has been District Attorney for 16 years.

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Says preventing young people from getting involved in crime is an important priority.

- Says preventing young people from getting involved in crime is an important priority.

Public Safety

As of March 19, 2024, Gregory W. Edwards did not have a website or any information online.

Consumer Protection

Gregory W. Edwards

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Received her law degree from the University of Georgia in 2011

Is a member of the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia

- Received her law degree from the University of Georgia in 2011
- Is a member of the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia

As of March 19, 2024, Elizabeth "Givens" Gibson did not have a website or any information online.

Elizabeth "Givens" Gibson

- 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.