ADA Marilyn Bennett enters District Attorney’s race

Marilyn Bennett is originally from Mississippi. She received her law degree from the University of Mississippi. She lives with her husband and 3 children, and they are members of the First Baptist Church.

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Marilyn currently serves as the district attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit. She was first elected in 2022 and is seeking reelection for her 2nd term. 

Marilyn previously worked as assistant district attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit, from 2018 to 2022. She served as an assistant district attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit from 2014 to 2018. 

As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of March 11, 2026, Marilyn Parker Bennett did not have a website or any information online.

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Marilyn Parker Bennett

Marilyn Bennett

Marilyn is originally from Mississippi. She received her law degree from the University of Mississippi. She lives with her husband and 3 children, and they are members of the First Baptist Church.

Marilyn Bennett currently serves as the district attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit. She was first elected in 2022 and is seeking reelection for her 2nd term. She previously served as assistant district attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit, from 2018 to 2022. She served as an assistant district attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit from 2014 to 2018. 

- 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.