Eric has a law degree from Georgia State and a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern. He is active in several community organizations, including Middle Georgia Justice, Georgia Gang Investigators Association, Houston County Bar Association, and Future Farmers of America. He lives in Houston County with his wife, Ashleigh, and their two daughters.

Eric Z. Edwards currently works as chief assistant district attorney in Houston County. He previously worked as a public defender and as a law clerk.

As of July 25, 2024, Eric Z. Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "Holds a Law Degree from Georgia State and a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern"

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The candidate's website says, "Currently serves as Chief Assistant District Attorney"

The candidate's website says, "Formerly served as Assistant District Attorney in the Major Crimes Division, Public Defender, and Law Clerk"

Served on the Human Trafficking Task Force with the United States Attorney's Office.

Served on the Houston County Child Fatality Review Board.

Served as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Houston County and Macon County for six years. In this role, attorneys represent the state and investigate and prosecute on behalf of the district attorney. He has experience as an ADA in the Major Crimes Division, which handles serious threats against public safety, such as gun violence, homicide, robberies, and assault.

Served as a Public Defender in Houston County for one year. Public defenders are appointed by the government to represent the accused in criminal proceedings.

Served as a law clerk in Houston County for two years, which supports attorneys by writing opinions and doing legal research.

Currently serves as Chief Assistant District Attorney (ADA), which includes more supervisory responsibilities than an ADA. Chief ADAs can take over the responsibilities and duties of the District Attorney (DA) in the event of his or her absence.

- Served on the Human Trafficking Task Force with the United States Attorney's Office.
- Served on the Houston County Child Fatality Review Board.
- Served as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in Houston County and Macon County for six years. In this role, attorneys represent the state and investigate and prosecute on behalf of the district attorney. He has experience as an ADA in the Major Crimes Division, which handles serious threats against public safety, such as gun violence, homicide, robberies, and assault.
- Served as a Public Defender in Houston County for one year. Public defenders are appointed by the government to represent the accused in criminal proceedings.
- Served as a law clerk in Houston County for two years, which supports attorneys by writing opinions and doing legal research.
- Currently serves as Chief Assistant District Attorney (ADA), which includes more supervisory responsibilities than an ADA. Chief ADAs can take over the responsibilities and duties of the District Attorney (DA) in the event of his or her absence.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Has served on the Human Trafficking Task Force with the United States Attorney's Office, as well as the Houston County Child Fatality Review Board"

The candidate's website says, "Active in several community groups, including Middle Georgia Justice, Georgia Gang Investigators Association, Houston County Bar Association, and Future Farmers of America"

Said, "The Houston Judicial Circuit has become one of our state's most trusted and productive District Attorney's offices... I'm dedicated to keeping high standards and providing Houston County with the safety and security our residents deserve.”"

The candidate's website says, "Worked to bring justice for every single identified human trafficking victim in Houston County since 2015"

Prioritizes advocating for human trafficking victims.

- Prioritizes advocating for human trafficking victims.

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Eric Z. Edwards

- 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.