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The candidate's website says, "Amy is a supporter of the Domestic Violence Task Force and recognizes that combatting domestic violence is a community effort involving prosecution, law enforcement, governmental agencies, local non-profits and concerned members of the community."

Said, "Combatting domestic violence is a community effort involving prosecution, law enforcement, governmental agencies, local non-profits and concerned members of the community."

- Said, "Combatting domestic violence is a community effort involving prosecution, law enforcement, governmental agencies, local non-profits and concerned members of the community."

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Amy was a board member of the Coweta Community Foundation. She also served on the Newnan-Coweta Bar Association board as a member and as president."

Served on the Newnan-Coweta Bar Association board as a member and as president.

Said, "In 2022, I was named Assistant Solicitor of the Year by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia... I am committed to seeking justice in a fair and effective manner..."

Named Assistant Solicitor of the Year by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia in 2022.

The candidate's website says, "Amy has been a member of the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General Appellate Committee since 2019... Amy helps prepare prosecutors across the state for appellate level oral arguments..."

Has had membership with the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General Appellate Committee since 2019, helping prepare prosecutors across the state for appellate level oral arguments.

Said, "I have served as a prosecutor in Coweta County since 2006. During that time, I have tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries."

As prosecutor, tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries.

- Served on the Newnan-Coweta Bar Association board as a member and as president.
- Named Assistant Solicitor of the Year by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia in 2022.
- Has had membership with the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General Appellate Committee since 2019, helping prepare prosecutors across the state for appellate level oral arguments.
- As prosecutor, tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Amy strongly believes in the importance of rehabilitation to reduce recidivism... Accountability Courts promote rehabilitation for offenders with substance use disorders by addressing the root of the problem which reduces recidivism."

Believes in the importance of rehabilitation to reduce recidivism, especially through the usage of Accountability Courts for offenders with substance use disorders.

- Believes in the importance of rehabilitation to reduce recidivism, especially through the usage of Accountability Courts for offenders with substance use disorders.

Criminal Justice

Amy B. Godfrey

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.