Keith is married. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge and a law degree from Southern University Law Center. 

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Keith previously worked as the Chief Assistant Solicitor General and an Assistant Public Defender.

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Keith E. Gammage is in his second term as Solicitor General for Fulton County, having been elected in 2016 and 2020. 

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Works to combat the sale of illegal firearms.

Supports requirement of police sensitivity training.

- Works to combat the sale of illegal firearms.
- Supports requirement of police sensitivity training.

Public Safety

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The candidate's website says, "Prior to becoming Solicitor General, he served as Chief Assistant Solicitor General and managed all divisions of State Court, developed budgets, trained and supervised staff"

Served as Chief Assistant Solicitor General, managing all divisions of State Court, developing budgets, and training and supervising staff. 

The candidate's website says, "Before he became a prosecutor, Keith served the citizens of Fulton County as an Assistant Public Defender in Superior Court"

Served as an Assistant Public Defender in Fulton County Superior Court.

- Served as Chief Assistant Solicitor General, managing all divisions of State Court, developing budgets, and training and supervising staff. 
- Served as an Assistant Public Defender in Fulton County Superior Court.

Legal Experience

Fulton Solicitor General Honored with Nelson Mandela Humanitarian award

Aims to work to end the School to Prison Pipeline.

Wants to focus on rehabilitation and diversion programs to reduce recidivism.

Promotes alternative sentencing for non-violent and mental health related crimes.

Implemented the "Operation Feed Fulton" initiative, allowing people to address low-level traffic citations by making a charitable contribution to the Atlanta Community Food Bank instead of traditional prosecution.

- Aims to work to end the School to Prison Pipeline.
- Wants to focus on rehabilitation and diversion programs to reduce recidivism.
- Promotes alternative sentencing for non-violent and mental health related crimes.
- Implemented the "Operation Feed Fulton" initiative, allowing people to address low-level traffic citations by making a charitable contribution to the Atlanta Community Food Bank instead of traditional prosecution.

Criminal Justice

Keith E Gammage

- 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.