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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.

Public Safety

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.

Legal Experience

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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- 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.