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Todd has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife have five children. He is a deacon at First Baptist Church of Atlanta.

Todd Hayes has been solicitor general for Cherokee County since 2019. He used to be chief assistant solicitor general for Cherokee County and assistant district attorney for the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit.

Believes "in working with our public safety professionals to build better relationships within our community."

- Believes "in working with our public safety professionals to build better relationships within our community."

Public Safety

As solicitor general, kept cases from being heard during the pandemic by holding hearings outside of the courtroom.

- As solicitor general, kept cases from being heard during the pandemic by holding hearings outside of the courtroom.

Criminal Justice

As of July 5, 2022, Todd Hayes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Victim Assistance

Todd Hayes

- 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.

The chief lawyer representing your county in misdemeanor cases

Cherokee Solicitor General

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