​Acting District Attorney David Studdard, along with Senior Assistant District Attorney Audrey Holliday had a great time supporting our public safety community at Sunday's "Community Softball Game" event held at the City Park in Griffin. The Griffin Police Department, led by Chief Frank Strickland, played against the Thomaston Police Department, led by Chief Mike Richardson. Afterwards, Griffin PD played members of the community. It was a wonderful day to bring our public safety folks together with the community we serve. Congratulations to all who participated. Well done!

​Recently, Acting District Attorney, David Studdard had the opportunity to speak to students at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Mr. Studdard spoke to Professor Alison Prout's White Collar Crimes class. Mr. Studdard also took the opportunity to invite students who were considering a career in criminal prosecution to visit the District Attorney's office and to explore internship opportunities. "I was thrilled to be invited back to John Marshall to speak, and I'm so glad I could talk to these students about my experiences there and about the rewarding career I have established since leaving", Mr. Studdard said.

​Acting District Attorney David Studdard delivered welcoming remarks at today's "Champions for Children" 2026 Symposium, held at the UGA campus in Griffin. The program was presented by the Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center and featured several speakers including our own Chief Assistant District Attorney Kate Lenhard, presenting information for law enforcement officers, prosecutors and other multidisciplinary professionals, exploring key issues in child abuse and child sexual assault response. We are thrilled to see so many dedicated professionals from the Griffin Circuit and beyond take time to attend this important event.

​Acting District Attorney David Studdard awarded Victim Advocate Maricarmen Dobson with her 5 Year Service Certificate in recognition of her five years of dedicated service to the citizens of the Griffin Judicial Circuit and the Spalding County District Attorney's Office. Congratulations Maricarmen and thank you for all you do!

Press Release
For Immediate Release
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The Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office remains focused on combating gang violence in our communities. Acting District Attorney David Studdard invited members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Griffin Police Department, Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, Griffin Spalding County school system, Department of Juvenile Justice and the Juvenile Court for a conversation about the changing nature of gang investigations across the state of Georgia, and more specifically in Spalding County.
“We are battling newer, younger, and more violent gang members here in Spalding County,” said Studdard. “The summit allowed my prosecutors to engage with officers across the county to assess the needs of our community so that we may effectively combat gang violence among our young people.” The idea for this summit was born out of a desire to more fully understand the changing landscape as gangs continue to recruit younger members in the hopes of lesser consequences for criminal behavior. The opportunity to share information across agencies allows us to better identify, arrest, and ultimately prosecute gang offenders. “I am so grateful to each officer and agency that took time to invest in this mission. We simply cannot do it without you. Thank you to Judge Ott and Judge Ashman for, once again, showing up to demonstrate their steadfast commitment to the kids in our community. Thank you to my staff, particularly my Chief Assistant Kate Lenhard, who each work tirelessly to protect the men, women, and children of Spalding County.”
The District Attorney’s Office is planning to hold similar initiatives in its other counties in the near future

Acting District Attorney David Studdard recently presented a program on the District Attorney Office to retired educators at the Upson County Senior Center. The attendees were engaging and motivated to learn the functions of the District Attorney's Office. If you would like to have someone from our office speak to your group email Hannah Kennedy at: [email protected]