Marie grew up in Thomaston, GA, and attended the University of Georgia, where she received both her bachelor's degree and law degree. She currently resides in Griffin with her husband, Karl, and their daughter. Marie lived in Fayette County for several years before moving to Griffin.

Marie has served as a prosecutor for nearly ten years and held the position of Chief Assistant District Attorney before becoming the acting District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit. 

Marie is the current District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit.

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The candidate's website says, "Marie also specializes in trying cases involving crimes against women and children, including rape, child abuse, child molestation, and domestic violence."

Has 14 years of experience as an attorney.

- The candidate's website says, "Marie also specializes in trying cases involving crimes against women and children, including rape, child abuse, child molestation, and domestic violence."
- Has 14 years of experience as an attorney.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Peggy Stanford and Phillip Leaks: Marie successfully prosecuted a 20-year old cold case involving a double-homicide spurred by domestic violence."

The candidate's website says, "Marie has steered the District Attorney’s four county offices through the pandemic... Because of her commitment to speedy trials, she orchestrated the reopening of grand jury proceedings in all four counties..."

Orchestrated the reopening of grand jury proceedings in all four counties.

The candidate's website says, "Timothy Coggins: Marie successfully prosecuted a 34-year old cold case involving the racially motivated death of a young African-American man in Spalding County."

Successfully prosecuted a 34-year old cold case "involving the racially motivated death of a young African-American man in Spalding County."

- Orchestrated the reopening of grand jury proceedings in all four counties.
- Successfully prosecuted a 34-year old cold case "involving the racially motivated death of a young African-American man in Spalding County."

Public Safety

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Consumer Protection

Marie Greene Broder

- 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.