By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice
Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis soundly defeated Democratic challenger Christian Wise Smith in their primary election Tuesday night. Smith is a former Atlanta solicitor and prosecutor in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Willis will take on Courtney Kramer, an attorney that previously served in former President Donald Trump’s administration, in November’s general election.
Willis told supporters, which included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia AME Bishop Reginald Jackson, attorney Charlie Bailey, and South Fulton Chief of Police, Keith Meadows, this is a momentary pause in the race. The Fulton County District Attorney cautioned the crowd tonight’s results aren’t the end of the road. But, rather, the beginning.
“You all, in all seriousness, my opponent has a super PAC already supporting her,” Willis exclaims. “The Republican Party of this country and this State has already supported her. But right here is a grassroots campaign. Nobody is supporting me but the people of Fulton County. And so we need you all the way in.”
Willis also touted her record outside of the courtroom. She says her office is going after violent criminals, and the powerful. Also, she is giving first time offenders the second chance. Her office has developed the REACH program. It provides weekly small group sessions on integrity, leadership, decision-making, character, gangs, and conflict resolution. REACH life skill training then focuses on understanding money, credit, vision, and the hunger for education.
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