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Andrew has a bachelor's degree in political science & international relations from Georgia Southwestern State University. He also has a law degree from Samford University.

Since 2004, Andrew has maintained a private practice, initially as Pope and Jewell, and currently as 'The Andrew W. Pope Firm.' 

Andrew W. Pope is the current Solicitor General of Thomas County, Previously, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in various offices of the Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney from 1999 to 2004. 

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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.