Cherokee County Solicitor General Retires

From Cherokee County: Solicitor-General Jessica Moss will not seek re-election next year and will retire at the end of 2018.

She has served as Cherokee County’s Solicitor-General since Sept. 4, 2012, when she was sworn in by Gov. Nathan Deal.

Upon her retirement, Ms. Moss will have served as a prosecutor for over 32 years, having handled both felony and misdemeanor cases in her career, from fishing without a trout stamp to murder.

“It has been my honor and privilege to serve as Cherokee County’s Solicitor-General. I believe that career prosecution is a calling and that God led me to it those many years ago when I began my career in the DA’s office in Hall County. I have been blessed to work with wonderful people along the way and I thank God for them and the gifts they have brought into my life. I am thankful to God for the many opportunities He has given me throughout my life and I am looking forward to this next chapter.”

Ms. Moss will be supporting the candidacy of Todd Hayes, her Chief Assistant Solicitor-General to take over her job. Mr. Hayes, a career prosecutor, has over 14 years of experience. As the county continues to grow, his experience will be invaluable in managing the increasing caseload that will come with the growth.

An elected prosecutor should seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly. I believe Todd will do just that.

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