Jenny earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a major in Public Relations and a law degree from the University of Georgia. She is a mother.

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Jenny has worked as a prosecutor for 24 years in the following positions: 
Assistant District Attorney (ADA), Deputy Chief ADA, and Chief ADA.

Jenny Parker's campaign for District Attorney in Eastern Judicial Circuit is her first entry into politics. 

Said, "Together, we can build the District Attorney's Office into the organization that Chatham County deserves - an office with experienced prosecutors and solid leadership, with the kind of accountability our community needs."

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Worked as a prosecutor for 24 years. Prosecutors build cases against those accused of crimes.

Leads Chatham County's Family Violence Council, Child Abuse Protocol Committee, Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program, and Cold Case Unit.

- Worked as a prosecutor for 24 years. Prosecutors build cases against those accused of crimes.
- Leads Chatham County's Family Violence Council, Child Abuse Protocol Committee, Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program, and Cold Case Unit.

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Savannah Morning News: Former ADA Jenny Parker to run for Chatham County District Attorney

Supports expanding early intervention and diversion programs for non-violent offenders, first-time offenders, and youthful offenders for cases such as shoplifting and drug possession.

Supports having a Special Victims Unit and hiring a director for the victim witness program.

Prioritizes bringing experienced attorneys to the DA's (District Attorney) office.

- Supports expanding early intervention and diversion programs for non-violent offenders, first-time offenders, and youthful offenders for cases such as shoplifting and drug possession.
- Supports having a Special Victims Unit and hiring a director for the victim witness program.
- Prioritizes bringing experienced attorneys to the DA's (District Attorney) office.

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

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As of April 13, 2024, Shalena Cook Jones did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Voting While Black: Shalena Cook Jones

Shalena is an attorney and a former prosecutor with the Chatham County District Attorney's office. 

Shalena Cook Jones was elected as Chatham County District Attorney (DA) in a 2020 special election. She is the second woman to hold the DA office and the first Black woman.

Was a prosecutor with the Chatham County District Attorney's office. Prosecutors build a case against the accused individual.

- Was a prosecutor with the Chatham County District Attorney's office. Prosecutors build a case against the accused individual.

Supports eliminating the cash bail system and reducing fines and penalties in judicial cases.

Plans to create charging and sentencing reviews panels to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.

Wants to expand mental health and drug addiction accountability courts.

Supports education and support services for victim witnesses to protect their rights.

- Supports eliminating the cash bail system and reducing fines and penalties in judicial cases.
- Plans to create charging and sentencing reviews panels to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.
- Wants to expand mental health and drug addiction accountability courts.
- Supports education and support services for victim witnesses to protect their rights.

As of March 19, 2024, Shalena Cook Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Shalena Cook Jones

- 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.