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Donna has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Xavier University of Louisiana and earned her Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. She is an alumnus of Leadership DeKalb and Leadership Atlanta. She has been a resident of DeKalb County for over 40 years. 

Donna was elected as DeKalb County’s Solicitor-General in 2016. Prior to her election, she served as Senior Assistant District Attorney and Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney in Fulton and DeKalb counties. 

Donna Coleman-Stribling is the Solicitor General in DeKalb County.. She was elected in 2016.

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The candidate's website says, "Programs instituted by her office includes Dancing with the DeKalb Stars, a Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraiser and Resource Expo, #Not In My DeKalb and Stop Teen Dating Violence Public Service Announcement Contest."

Said, "I created a Quality of Life Unit dedicated to eradicating blight in our communities and holding repeat violators accountable."

As Solicitor-General created a Quality of Life Unit dedicated to holding repeat violators accountable.

The candidate's website says, "Other partnerships with groups including Men Stopping Violence, Juvenile Court... have led to... promoting healthy teen relationships and creating a campaign that is directly geared to bring awareness to domestic violence in the community."

Partnered with groups such as Men Stopping Violence and Juvenile Court to promote healthy teen relationships and create a campaign to bring awareness to domestic violence in the community.

Said, "I created the first ever Dancing with the DeKalb Stars to help end Domestic Violence... In three years, we raised over $50,000 to help victims of domestic violence."

Created Dancing with the DeKalb Stars to help end Domestic Violence and raised over $50,000 to help victims of domestic violence.

- As Solicitor-General created a Quality of Life Unit dedicated to holding repeat violators accountable.
- Partnered with groups such as Men Stopping Violence and Juvenile Court to promote healthy teen relationships and create a campaign to bring awareness to domestic violence in the community.
- Created Dancing with the DeKalb Stars to help end Domestic Violence and raised over $50,000 to help victims of domestic violence.

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Decaturish, DeKalb County Solicitor General Donna Coleman-Stribling named Solicitor General of the Year

Has been Solicitor General in DeKalb County since 2016. Solicitor Generals prosecute misdemeanors and ordinance violations, such as battery, driving under the influence, shoplifting, and animal cruelty.

Named Solicitor General of the Year during the 2021 Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Annual Conference.

Served as Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Fulton & DeKalb counties. An ADA prosecutes individuals accused of crimes on behalf of the city of county District Attorney's office.

The candidate's website says, "Prior to serving as the Solicitor-General, she served as the Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney over the DeKalb County’s District Attorney’s Crimes Against Children Unit. She was recently appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors-Stone Mountain Circuit."

Recently appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors-Stone Mountain Circuit.

- Has been Solicitor General in DeKalb County since 2016. Solicitor Generals prosecute misdemeanors and ordinance violations, such as battery, driving under the influence, shoplifting, and animal cruelty.
- Named Solicitor General of the Year during the 2021 Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Annual Conference.
- Served as Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Fulton & DeKalb counties. An ADA prosecutes individuals accused of crimes on behalf of the city of county District Attorney's office.
- Recently appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors-Stone Mountain Circuit.

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The candidate's website says, "The DeKalb County community has proven to us their dedication to ending the cycle of abuse by continuously supporting our efforts ...,” said Solicitor-General Coleman-Stribling. “Every year our goal is to exceed what we accomplished the year prior ..."

The candidate's website says, "The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor crime is 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine."

The candidate's website says, "Under the leadership of Solicitor-General Coleman-Stribling, the office focuses on pursuing justice by being victim-centered and community oriented."

Focuses on pursuing justice by being victim-centered and community oriented.

- Focuses on pursuing justice by being victim-centered and community oriented.

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Donna Coleman-Stribling was elected as DeKalb County’s Solicitor-General in 2016 and has served in this role since then. 

Was recently appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors-Stone Mountain Circuit.

- Has been Solicitor General in DeKalb County since 2016. Solicitor Generals prosecute misdemeanors and ordinance violations, such as battery, driving under the influence, shoplifting, and animal cruelty.
- Named Solicitor General of the Year during the 2021 Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Annual Conference.
- Served as Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Fulton & DeKalb counties. An ADA prosecutes individuals accused of crimes on behalf of the city of county District Attorney's office.
- Was recently appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors-Stone Mountain Circuit.

- The candidate's website says, "Under the leadership of Solicitor-General Coleman-Stribling, the office focuses on pursuing justice by being victim-centered and community oriented."

Donna Coleman Stribling has been a resident of DeKalb County for over 40 years. She completed her undergraduate studies at Xavier University of Louisiana and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. Specific details about her family life, church attendance, or other personal matters are not provided in the information given.

Donna Coleman Stribling was elected as DeKalb County’s Solicitor-General in 2016, leading an office responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes in DeKalb County. She is an alumnus of Leadership DeKalb and Leadership Atlanta. Coleman Stribling received her undergraduate degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. Previous job positions are not specified.

Donna Coleman-Stribling was elected as DeKalb County’s Solicitor-General in 2016. She has served in this role since then, responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes in the county. Specific appointments or committees she may serve on, as well as any past political runs, are not detailed in the provided information.

The candidate's website says, "Theft, even petty theft, drains the citizens and business owners in our community... The quality of life in your community and the sustainability of business is affected by misdemeanor crimes occurring in your area."

Said, "In 2017, I developed the Quality of Life Unit which is responsible for the prosecution of cases that are brought from the police department...and other agencies."

The candidate's website says, "The Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General... prosecutes criminal misdemeanor offenses... These crimes generally include domestic violence, elder abuse, cruelty to children, vehicular homicide, drunk driving, stalking and harassment... The Solicitor-General’s Office handles more than 13,000 cases annually... The Office prides itself on the professional and impartial prosecution of crimes while working closely with police and members of the community to develop strategies to prevent crimes before they occur..."

Said, "Every family wants a safe place to call home. Together we can achieve a better, safer DeKalb County. The Quality of life for each and every person in DeKalb is important to me. In 2017, I developed"

The candidate's website says, "Every family wants a safe place to call home. Together we can achieve a better, safer DeKalb County. The Quality of life for each and..."

Said, "My office works tirelessly to efficiently and effectively address the concerns of citizens who suffered from ongoing blight, and nuisance issues in their community."

The candidate's website says, "Every family wants a safe place to call home. Together we can achieve a better, safer DeKalb County."

- 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.