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    Dougherty County’s District Attorney seat contested for the first time since 2008. Here’s who you’ll see on your ballot

    By Lucille Lannigan lucille.lannigan@albanyherald.com,

    18 days ago
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    ALBANY – District attorneys represent the government in criminal cases and are the chief law enforcement officer and top prosecutor of the state’s jurisdiction. The office prosecutes those charged with criminal violations within the county Judicial Circuit and represents the state when involved in certain civil actions.

    The district attorney must prosecute fully those who have committed criminal violations based on best evidence, and the officeholder must also serve in the interest of the people by protecting victims of crimes.

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