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Inez Grant has a bachelor's degree from Brenau University and a law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. 

Inez is an attorney. She previously worked as a prosecutor in the Hall County Solicitor's Office. Inez also has experience in civil law.

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Inez is an attorney. She previously worked as a prosecutor in the Hall County Solicitor's Office.

Inez is currently the Solicitor General of Hall County. She was appointed to this position in April 2025.

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As an attorney at her own private practice, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in domestic litigation, criminal defense, immigration law, and juvenile matters.

Has experience as a prosecutor at the Hall County Solicitor’s Office.

As a prosecutor at the Hall County Solicitor’s Office, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons. 

- As an attorney at her own private practice, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in domestic litigation, criminal defense, immigration law, and juvenile matters.
- As a prosecutor at the Hall County Solicitor’s Office, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons. 

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Promises to advocate for victims and their rights

Wants to seek "pathways for redemption for those committing minor crimes."

Aims to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

- Promises to advocate for victims and their rights
- Wants to seek "pathways for redemption for those committing minor crimes."
- Aims to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

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John Batchelor lives in Gainesville, Georgia. He is a member of the E. Wycliffe Orr Sr. American Inn of Court, the Hall County Board of Elections, and the Hall County Republican Party.

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John M. Batchelor earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business and a law degree from the Regent University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Amanda, in Gainesville, Georgia, and has four children.

John is an attorney at law. He previously served as a prosecutor and a judicial staff attorney. He also worked as a senior associate attorney at a large firm, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases. 

John works as a legal assistant for the Royal-Will Law Firm and a prosecutor for John M. Batchelor Attorney at Law, LLC. He also works as a judicial staff attorney in Hall County. John previously worked as a special education teacher and coach for the Gwinnett County Public Schools and in pharmaceutical sales for Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company.

John is currently a trial lawyer. He began his legal career in 2013 as a prosecutor. After many years in prosecution, he transitioned to serve as a judicial staff attorney in Hall County.

John's campaign for the Hall County solicitor general is his first run for public office.

Plans to lead the office through training on proper public-service standards, transparent procedures, zero tolerance for retaliation, decisions made based on facts, law, and public safety, and clear ethical guidelines.

- Plans to lead the office through training on proper public-service standards, transparent procedures, zero tolerance for retaliation, decisions made based on facts, law, and public safety, and clear ethical guidelines.

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As a prosecutor since 2013, gained extensive experience handling both felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUI offenses.

As a prosecutor of John M. Bachelor Attorney at Law, LLC, for 13 years, handles both felony and misdemeanor cases, including Family Violence, DUI, and other public‑safety offenses.

As a legal assistant for the Royal-Will Law Firm for 13 years, assists attorneys with family law and personal injury cases by interviewing witnesses and conducting factual investigations, drafting complaints, conducting legal research and analysis, and completed financial and full case analysis.

- As a prosecutor of John M. Bachelor Attorney at Law, LLC, for 13 years, handles both felony and misdemeanor cases, including Family Violence, DUI, and other public‑safety offenses.
- As a legal assistant for the Royal-Will Law Firm for 13 years, assists attorneys with family law and personal injury cases by interviewing witnesses and conducting factual investigations, drafting complaints, conducting legal research and analysis, and completed financial and full case analysis.

Supports transparency in case management, budgeting and use of taxpayer resources, communication with victims and families, and public reporting on office performance.

- Supports transparency in case management, budgeting and use of taxpayer resources, communication with victims and families, and public reporting on office performance.

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- 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.

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