Rolling Out, Sonya Allen is the change she plans to bring if elected Cobb County DA

Said, "As District Attorney for Cobb County, I will bring comprehensive, diverse legal experience and an extensive knowledge of developing legal strategies for complex cases..."

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Said, "I am experienced in handling high-profile criminal and public corruption cases, interviewing tough witnesses and evaluating evidence for prosecution. I have been involved in the prosecution of hundreds of cases throughout my legal career."

Said, "To the office of District Attorney, I will bring my deep devotion to Cobb County, a track record of public service and three decades of legal experience."

Currently serves as a Deputy District Attorney. A Deputy District Attorney works under the DA (District Attorney) and investigates and prosecutes individuals charged with crimes.

Manages the anti-corruption unit, which covers the investigation and prosecution of cases involving elected officials, law enforcement, government, employees, and anyone who holds a certification.

- Currently serves as a Deputy District Attorney. A Deputy District Attorney works under the DA (District Attorney) and investigates and prosecutes individuals charged with crimes.
- Manages the anti-corruption unit, which covers the investigation and prosecution of cases involving elected officials, law enforcement, government, employees, and anyone who holds a certification.

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Believes in equal justice regardless of wealth or influence, plans to enforce laws fairly in Cobb County, and aims to prosecute those exploiting the system, ensuring public safety without special treatment.

The candidate's website says, "giving her a unique perspective on what works, what doesn’t and how our criminal justice system can be better. As the next District Attorney for Cobb County, she will commit to serving the people of Cobb on a platform"

The candidate's website says, "criminals off the streets and create a safer Cobb for every family."

Said, "I look forward to earning your vote and putting my experience to work to create a safer, more just Cobb County."

The candidate's website says, "composed of five pillars which will reduce violent crime, keep dangerous"

Plans to balance punitive justice with restorative policies, reduce probation rates, and implement compassionate approaches for youth and first-time offenders, while ensuring violent criminals face legal consequences, to alleviate system strain and promote safer communities.

Plans to balance punitive justice with restorative policies, reduce probation rates, and implement compassionate approaches for youth and first-time offenders, while ensuring violent criminals face legal consequences.

The candidate's website says, "It is no secret that those who run the criminal justice system often bear little resemblance to those who suffer its harshest consequences. ... As District Attorney, she will work to diversify the office and create an environment which fosters collaboration."

Plans to enhance community safety by streamlining the District Attorney's case processing, ensuring swift trials, modernizing the system to reduce backlogs, expedite cases, and effectively manage taxpayer resources while addressing the treatment of both violent and minor offenders.

Plans to enhance community safety by improving the District Attorney's case processing, ensuring speedy trials, modernizing the system to reduce backlogs, and effectively managing taxpayer resources.

- Plans to balance punitive justice with restorative policies, reduce probation rates, and implement compassionate approaches for youth and first-time offenders, while ensuring violent criminals face legal consequences.
- The candidate's website says, "It is no secret that those who run the criminal justice system often bear little resemblance to those who suffer its harshest consequences. ... As District Attorney, she will work to diversify the office and create an environment which fosters collaboration."
- Plans to enhance community safety by improving the District Attorney's case processing, ensuring speedy trials, modernizing the system to reduce backlogs, and effectively managing taxpayer resources.

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As of March 19, 2024, Sonya F Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Cobb County: Flynn D. Broady Jr.

The candidate's website says, "Flynn’s service to Cobb County began in 2008, when he became a Cobb County Assistant Solicitor General... displaying the judicial skills necessary to succeed as your District Attorney."

Acted as prosecuting attorney for the Cobb County DUI Accountability Court, offering alternative treatments to DUI offenders that seek to treat their substance abuse issues and take accountability for their actions.

Gained experience as a prosecutor during his time as Assistant Solicitor General.

- Acted as prosecuting attorney for the Cobb County DUI Accountability Court, offering alternative treatments to DUI offenders that seek to treat their substance abuse issues and take accountability for their actions.
- Gained experience as a prosecutor during his time as Assistant Solicitor General.

The candidate's website says, "The district attorney plays a critical role in implementing restorative justice practices to address crime and conflict in our jurisdiction... This results-oriented paradigm emphasizes community involvement... while still ensuring violent offenders are not allowed to harm our communities... DA Broady's commitment to restorative justice... aims to repair harm, address underlying causes, and promote justice and healing within Cobb County. Collaboration with victim advocates, community organizations, and justice system stakeholders contributes to creating a safer, more inclusive community for us all."

The candidate's website says, "Promote equality in the criminal justice system, ensuring that all citizens in the system are treated according to the same policies and procedures."

The candidate's website says, "Since taking office in January 2021, DA Broady and the team at the DA's office has been diligently working to make restorative justice a reality in Cobb County while holding violent criminals accountable."

The candidate's website says, "Bring a sense of integrity and fairness to all phases of the criminal justice system.​"

The candidate's website says, "In 2014, Flynn took the position of the Veterans Treatment and Accountability Court Coordinator for Cobb County... Flynn helped our Veterans in overcoming issues of substance abuse, PTSD, and behavioral issues to help them reintegrate back into society..."

The candidate's website says, "Preserve the rights of citizens, victims, and those accused of crimes."

The candidate's website says, "The ultimate responsibility for felony prosecution decisions in the county lies with the Cobb County District Attorney. ... Flynn Broady has other priorities to improve community safety in Cobb County:"

The candidate's website says, "Promote equity in the criminal justice system, creating a level playing field for all people in the community."

The candidate's website says, "Strengthen and expand accountability courts & diversion programs."

The candidate's website says, "Collaborate with community leaders to create opportunities for young people to engage in positive activities rather than fall under bad influences."

The candidate's website says, "Bring a sense of integrity and fairness to all phases of the criminal justice system."

The candidate's website says, "Save taxpayer money and help offenders return to soc"

The candidate's website says, "The ultimate responsibility for felony prosecution decisions in the county lies with the Cobb County District Attorney... Flynn Broady has other priorities to improve community safety in Cobb County."

The candidate's website says, "Create and maintain a positive environment and reduce crime throughout the community."

Supports holding violent offenders accountable and promoting restorative justice for nonviolent offenders to foster productive lives, through community engagement, accountability courts, and victim advocacy, aiming to prioritize restorative justice in Cobb County's public safety strategy.

Supports restorative justice by implementing dialogue and healing-focused practices, involving the community, and ensuring safety from violent offenders in Cobb County, while promoting justice through diversion, expungement, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Supports implementing dialogue and healing-focused practices, involving the community, and ensuring safety from violent offenders in Cobb County, while promoting justice through diversion, expungement, and collaboration with stakeholders.

The candidate's website says, "Institute and carry out programs in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, schools, and families, to create positive relationships within all segments of the community."

Plans to institute and carry out programs in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, schools, and families, to create positive relationships within all segments of the community.

Supports DUI Accountability Courts, advocating for treatment over incarceration for DUI offenders to enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, and save taxpayer money, with a special focus on Veterans' unique needs.

The candidate's website says, "Save taxpayer money and help offenders return to society as productive citizens."

Advocates for programs that save taxpayer money while helping offenders return to society as productive citizens.

The candidate's website says, "Promote the implementation of education and job training programs for juvenile offenders."

Wants to promote the implementation of education and job training programs for juvenile offenders in order to reduce recidivism and crime.

The candidate's website says, "Promote the implementation of counseling and educational awareness to reduce the threat of domestic violence in our community."

Plans to promote the implementation of counseling and educational awareness to reduce the threat of domestic violence in our community.

Wants to promote equality in the criminal justice system, ensuring that all citizens in the system are treated according to the same policies and procedures.

- Supports holding violent offenders accountable and promoting restorative justice for nonviolent offenders to foster productive lives, through community engagement, accountability courts, and victim advocacy, aiming to prioritize restorative justice in Cobb County's public safety strategy.
- Supports implementing dialogue and healing-focused practices, involving the community, and ensuring safety from violent offenders in Cobb County, while promoting justice through diversion, expungement, and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Plans to institute and carry out programs in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, schools, and families, to create positive relationships within all segments of the community.
- Supports DUI Accountability Courts, advocating for treatment over incarceration for DUI offenders to enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, and save taxpayer money, with a special focus on Veterans' unique needs.
- Advocates for programs that save taxpayer money while helping offenders return to society as productive citizens.
- Wants to promote the implementation of education and job training programs for juvenile offenders in order to reduce recidivism and crime.
- Plans to promote the implementation of counseling and educational awareness to reduce the threat of domestic violence in our community.
- Wants to promote equality in the criminal justice system, ensuring that all citizens in the system are treated according to the same policies and procedures.

As of March 19, 2024, Flynn D Broady Jr’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.