“I consider it a privilege to live, work, and raise a family in Houston County. Serving this circuit has been an honor and I hope to earn your vote so I can continue to defend the community we proudly call home."
PRIORITIES THAT MATTER TO
HOUSTON COUNTY.
ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS
HOLD CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE
PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
PURSUE JUSTICE
COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
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MEET ERIC EDWARDS
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Married to Ashleigh, together they have two daughters
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Over a decade of legal experience in Houston County and the surrounding communities
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Holds a Law Degree from Georgia State and a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern
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Active in several community groups, including Middle Georgia Justice, Georgia Gang Investigators Association, Houston County Bar Association, and Future Farmers of America
THE EXPERIENCE TO DELIVER RESULTS
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Currently serves as Chief Assistant District Attorney
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Formerly served as Assistant District Attorney in the Major Crimes Division, Public Defender, and Law Clerk
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Worked to bring justice for every single identified human trafficking victim in Houston County since 2015
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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 Houston Judicial Circuit has become one of our state's most trusted and productive District Attorney's offices. I'm proud to have worked alongside our current District Attorney, Will Kendall, to ensure our community is served with excellence. I'm dedicated to keeping high standards and providing Houston County with the safety and security our residents deserve.”
