92.1 WLHR, DAVID JORDAN ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR NORTHERN CIRCUIT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

David received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from The Citadel. He has a Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and is a member of the Georgia Bar.

David is the Chair of Emmanuel University’s Business Department and an attorney.

David L. Jordan was the Mayor of Royston for 12 years.

Has a Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and is a member of the Georgia Bar.

- Has a Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and is a member of the Georgia Bar.

Legal Experience

Wants to address the current backlog in cases.

Believes the District Attorney's (DA) office needs to find and keep experienced Assistant District Attorneys (ADA) by getting funding for salary increases.

- Wants to address the current backlog in cases.
- Believes the District Attorney's (DA) office needs to find and keep experienced Assistant District Attorneys (ADA) by getting funding for salary increases.

Public Safety

As of March 19, 2024, David L. Jordan did not have a website or any information online.

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David L. Jordan

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Parks has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law. Parks graduated from Lanier High School. 

Parks previously worked as an assistant district Attorney (ADA), served as a legal assistance attorney and a defense counsel for the US Navy, and was a Managed Healthcare System (MHS) Consultant. He currently serves as the Northern Judicial Circuit's District Attorney (DA).

D. Parks White was elected the Northern Judicial Circuit's District Attorney (DA) in 2013 and still holds the position. 

Named one of the Fulton Daily Reports 2014 "Rising Stars: Top 40 Attorneys under 40"

Serves as a District Attorney (DA) since 2013, prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies, and managing a staff of five Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs).

Handled over 700 felony cases as an ADA at the August District Attorney's Office.

Served as the liaison between the Law and Order Task Force (LAOTF) and a Special Forces client to prosecute terrorism cases through the Iraqi legal system.

As ADA, tried eleven contested felony jury trials in twelve months and obtaining guilty verdicts in all cases.

- Named one of the Fulton Daily Reports 2014 "Rising Stars: Top 40 Attorneys under 40"
- Serves as a District Attorney (DA) since 2013, prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies, and managing a staff of five Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs).
- Handled over 700 felony cases as an ADA at the August District Attorney's Office.
- Served as the liaison between the Law and Order Task Force (LAOTF) and a Special Forces client to prosecute terrorism cases through the Iraqi legal system.
- As ADA, tried eleven contested felony jury trials in twelve months and obtaining guilty verdicts in all cases.

92.1 WLHR, DA PARKS WHITE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION

Supports Georgia''s Implied Consent laws.

- Supports Georgia''s Implied Consent laws.

As of March 19, 2024, D. Parks White did not have a website or any information online.

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D. Parks White

As of March 19, 2024, D. Parks White did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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.