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Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; In a few months the Dougherty County Public Defenders' Office will close as a cost saving measure.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Due to budget cuts, several public attorney positions have been abolished.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you asked, "Are there requirements to get a local public defender for criminal cases?" We spoke with Dougherty County District Attorney, Greg Edwards, to find the answer.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  The governor signed the three measures on Tuesday at the State Bar of Georgia headquarters.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  A top Georgia prosecutor suggested that the Georgia Supreme Court strike down the law that created the statewide public defender system because it was "fatally flawed."

Thursday, February 25, 2010 

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  Latest Georgia news, sports, business and entertainment

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  Georgia's cash-strapped public defender system is at the heart of a case before the state's top court.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  Georgia's top judicial leaders are set to discuss their budget proposals with lawmakers.

Monday, February 16, 2009  Georgia's top court will hear arguments over whether the statewide public defender system should pick up the tab for a range of death penalty cases.