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Gov. Kemp Announces Two Solicitor General Appointments

Luana Popescu Nolen is originally from New York, New York. She earned a law degree from New England Law and a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Albany. Luana and her husband, Stephen, have three children and live in Dallas, Georgia.

Luana is the solicitor general for Paulding County. She previously worked as a process server for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

Solicitor General | Paulding County, GA

Luana P Nolen Salary Records

Luana previously worked as a senior district attorney, assistant district attorney, senior assistant district attorney, and assistant solicitor general for multiple offices including Douglas Judicial Circuit, Cobb County, Paulding Judicial Circuit, and Clayton County.

Luana is currently the Paulding County Solicitor General.

Luana Nolen - Ballotpedia

Luana is currently the Solicitor General of Paulding County. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

As of March 11, 2026, Luana Popescu Nolen did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

As the solicitor general of Paulding County for four years, prosecutes misdemeanor crimes including traffic offenses, shoplifting, DUI, family violence, child molestation, and vehicular homicide.

As a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented 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 the solicitor general of Paulding County for four years, prosecutes misdemeanor crimes including traffic offenses, shoplifting, DUI, family violence, child molestation, and vehicular homicide.
- As a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented 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.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

Luana Popescu Nolen

Luana Popescu Nolen is originally from New York City. She earned a law degree from New England Law and a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Albany. She and her husband, Stephen, have three children and live in Dallas, Georgia.

Luana is currently the solicitor general in Paulding County. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

- As the solicitor general, prosecutes misdemeanor crimes including traffic offenses, shoplifting, DUI, family violence, child molestation, and vehicular homicide.
- As a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented 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 of March 11, 2026, Luana Popescu Nolen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.

Paulding Solicitor General, Republican Primary

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