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Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Updated with video; Attorney, and former Dougherty County DA, Ken Hodges spoke to the county commission Monday about participating in the filing of a class action lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Monday, November 01, 2010  According to the latest polls Roy Barnes is down seven points to Nathan Deal.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Ken Hodges, Democratic candidate for State Attorney General, stopped by Darton College Wednesday night to discuss his platforms and the importance of voting.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  The Albany Rotary Club heard from the Democratic candidate for Georgia Attorney General on Thursday. Former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges stressed his Southwest Georgia roots and his ability to work with Democrats and Republicans.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  Former prosecutor Ken Hodges easily defeated state Rep. Rob Teilhet to claim the Democratic Party's nomination for Georgia attorney general.

Friday, July 16, 2010  A federal appeals panel has for the second time ruled that a former prosecutor running for attorney general cannot be sued by an Albany man who said he was wrongly prosecuted for his criticism of a local hospital system.

Friday, July 16, 2010  Former Dougherty Circuit District Attorney, Ken Hodges is making the rounds, trying to encourage voters to get out and make him the next state Attorney General.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  The former district attorney running in the Democratic primary for attorney general called on his opponent to take down an attack ad that claims he made a series of mistakes in a high-profile case.

Friday, June 11, 2010  Ken Hodges was back in Albany Thursday to open his new campaign headquarters. Hodges is up against fellow democrat Rob Teilhet, as well as Republicans Sam Olens and Max Wood.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Latest Georgia news, sports, business and entertainment

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Democratic Attorney General candidate Ken Hodges says he would create a new civil rights division if he is elected.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009  State Rep. Rob Teilhet has picked up the endorsement of one of Georgia's leading black lawmakers in his bid to become the Democratic nominee for attorney general in 2010.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009  Democratic state Rep. Rob Teilhet is leading the field of three vying to become Georgia's top attorney.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009  Hundreds roamed the courthouse grounds this afternoon showing support for a man who helped crack down on crime for more than a decade in Southwest Georgia.