The Atlanta Voice: Andrea Alabi announces candidacy for Gwinnett DA

Fulton County: Andrea Alabi

She has almost 15 years of legal experience and has handled over 1,000 cases and 75 jury trials.

She started as a defense attorney before becoming a prosecutor, handling child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and homicide cases. According to her website, "she has never lost a single homicide case".

Was previously the Assistant District Attorney in Gwinnett County and Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County

- She has almost 15 years of legal experience and has handled over 1,000 cases and 75 jury trials.
- She started as a defense attorney before becoming a prosecutor, handling child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and homicide cases. According to her website, "she has never lost a single homicide case".
- Was previously the Assistant District Attorney in Gwinnett County and Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County

Legal Experience

Said, "As Gwinnett County’s next District Attorney, I have a plan to tackle gun violence, to improve victim advocacy, and to build stronger community partnerships to reduce crime in Gwinnett County."

Plans to focus on violent crime and repeat offenders, holding them accountable while using alternative methods for low-level, non-violent offenses.

Advocates for resources, youth education, and community awareness as  ways to prevent crime.

Wants to focus on job readiness, food insecurity, and rising costs of living to address behaviors that lead to nonviolent crimes.

- Said, "As Gwinnett County’s next District Attorney, I have a plan to tackle gun violence, to improve victim advocacy, and to build stronger community partnerships to reduce crime in Gwinnett County."
- Plans to focus on violent crime and repeat offenders, holding them accountable while using alternative methods for low-level, non-violent offenses.
- Advocates for resources, youth education, and community awareness as  ways to prevent crime.
- Wants to focus on job readiness, food insecurity, and rising costs of living to address behaviors that lead to nonviolent crimes.

Public Safety

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

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Said, "Since graduating from law school, I have been actively serving my community by coaching high school mock trial teams and mentoring youth who aspire to pursue a legal career."

The candidate's website says, "Pursuing justice in court system and advocating for victims of crime throughout the process regardless of age, race, sex, national origin, or religious affiliation."

Believes in rigorous prosecution, having focused on felony drug and firearms cases post-GA Bar Exam, supervised Drug and Gang Taskforce, and directly prosecuted over 1,000 felonies in Gwinnett County as Chief Assistant District Attorney.

Directly prosecuted over 1,000 felony cases in Gwinnett County.

As Chief Assistant District Attorney in Gwinnett County, supervised the Drug and Gang Taskforce and oversaw office functions.

Has worked at the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office for 10 years.

As an Assistant District Attorney in Houston County, he specialized in prosecuting felony drug and illegal firearms cases.

As an intern with the Houston Judicial Circuit, he focused on Juvenile Court cases.

- Directly prosecuted over 1,000 felony cases in Gwinnett County.
- As Chief Assistant District Attorney in Gwinnett County, supervised the Drug and Gang Taskforce and oversaw office functions.
- Has worked at the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office for 10 years.
- As an Assistant District Attorney in Houston County, he specialized in prosecuting felony drug and illegal firearms cases.
- As an intern with the Houston Judicial Circuit, he focused on Juvenile Court cases.

Believes in experienced leadership for prosecuting Gwinnett County felonies, ranging from credit card fraud to murder, to ensure community safety; touts unique insights from both prosecution and private practice for effective criminal justice system management.

Said, "The District Attorney is considered the top prosecutor of Gwinnett County... You will see me out front and, in the courtroom, fighting for justice to victims... I will lead by example and strive to serve all citizens."

Believes in mutual accountability within the criminal justice system; demands transparency from the District Attorney's Office and insists on consequences for repeat offenders.

Believes in mutual accountability within the criminal justice system; demands transparency from the District Attorney's Office.

Believes in addressing Gwinnett County's rising crime by offering sentencing alternatives for non-violent offenders, showing zero tolerance for violent crimes, and ensuring repeat offenders face full legal consequences to deter criminal activity.

Supports intervention programs for at-risk youth and reintegration support after incarceration.

- Believes in mutual accountability within the criminal justice system; demands transparency from the District Attorney's Office.
- Believes in addressing Gwinnett County's rising crime by offering sentencing alternatives for non-violent offenders, showing zero tolerance for violent crimes, and ensuring repeat offenders face full legal consequences to deter criminal activity.
- Supports intervention programs for at-risk youth and reintegration support after incarceration.

As of March 19, 2024, Daryl E Manns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "- Changed the culture of the Office of District Attorney by hiring over 70% of the office staff - some of the most talented and diverse assistant district attorneys, victim witness advocates,"

Said, "I was blessed to have my first job out of Law school working for then Attorney General Michael Bowers. During my time there, I prosecuted some of the toughest cases and provided justice to many people across the state."

Worked alongside Attorney General Michael Bowers. The Attorney General represents and advises the governor and all state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the State of Georgia in all civil cases. 

Believes extensive legal experience, from representing Georgia's Criminal Justice Agencies to running a solo practice and prosecuting misdemeanors, qualifies them as the ideal District Attorney for Gwinnett County.

In private practice, she previously worked on criminal and civil cases.

Believes in enhancing Gwinnett County's legal team, having recruited over 70% of a diverse, skilled staff, including assistant DAs and legal assistants, to serve the community effectively.

Has hired over 70% of Gwinnett County's Office of District Attorney (DA) staff, including assistant DAs and legal assistants.

Started the Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) program to reduce the rate of recidivism for 17- to 28-year-olds. This program has been successful with 3 graduates.

Served as a supervising attorney with the Solicitor General’s office of Gwinnett County, which handles misdemeanor crimes.

- Worked alongside Attorney General Michael Bowers. The Attorney General represents and advises the governor and all state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the State of Georgia in all civil cases. 
- In private practice, she previously worked on criminal and civil cases.
- Has hired over 70% of Gwinnett County's Office of District Attorney (DA) staff, including assistant DAs and legal assistants.
- Started the Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) program to reduce the rate of recidivism for 17- to 28-year-olds. This program has been successful with 3 graduates.
- Served as a supervising attorney with the Solicitor General’s office of Gwinnett County, which handles misdemeanor crimes.

Said, "I have transformed the culture of the DA's office to be more effective... I have continued to bring justice to families while providing opportunities to educate our youth not incarcerate."

Plans to hold criminals accountable, work diligently for justice in Gwinnett, prioritize youth education, and ensure a safe community, reflecting a commitment to public safety, including effective policing and criminal justice.

Said, "drug problem especially within our youth in the form of vaping and illegal substances and our community is suffering. I am committed to protecting our youth against drugs in our schools and community."

Plans to combat drug and gun-related youth fatalities by targeting dealers, offering educational programs, and fostering leadership to enhance public safety.

Said, "- Remain vigilant in protecting our young people from drugs and going down the wrong path. I was the first office in the State of Georgia to begin charging drug dealers with murder who sell drugs laced with fentanyl."

Said, "- Established a cold case unit, a conviction integrity unit, an expansion of the Special Victims and Gang Task Force Unit. Along with these expansions, I added additional investigators and victim witness advocates."

Said, "In my tenure, I have been working hard for the citizens of Gwinnett County... We have established programs not previously in the office like a conviction integrity unit and second chance programs for youth in Juvenile and Superior Courts to keep our youth from going deeper into the criminal system... My office was the first office in Georgia to prosecute Fentanyl overdose deaths against drug dealers."

Said, "The Rehabilitation Enables Dreams program (RED) is an initiative that reduces the rate of recidivism for our 17-to 28-year-olds... The RIZER program which is a similar initiative that provides a second chance for our juveniles."

Believes in safeguarding youth from drugs, supports prosecuting dealers for murder in fentanyl-related deaths, citing over 74 drug fatalities in Gwinnett County this year; pioneered this legal approach in Georgia.

Supports prosecuting dealers for murder in fentanyl-related deaths.

Supports enhancing public safety by creating specialized units for cold cases and integrity, expanding victim and gang task forces, hiring local investigators, advocating for victims, and prioritizing community training in gun safety and sexual crime awareness.

Supports improving public safety by creating specialized units for cold cases and integrity, expanding victim and gang task forces, hiring local investigators, advocating for victims, and prioritizing community training in gun safety and sexual crime awareness.

Supports innovative programs to reduce recidivism, providing rehabilitation and education for young offenders, evidenced by successful initiatives like the RED and RIZER programs, with a commitment to expanding such opportunities within the District Attorney's Office.

Supports programs to reduce recidivism and provide rehabilitation and education for young offenders.

- Supports prosecuting dealers for murder in fentanyl-related deaths.
- Supports improving public safety by creating specialized units for cold cases and integrity, expanding victim and gang task forces, hiring local investigators, advocating for victims, and prioritizing community training in gun safety and sexual crime awareness.
- Supports programs to reduce recidivism and provide rehabilitation and education for young offenders.

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As of March 19, 2024, Patsy Austin-Gatson’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.