Last Friday afternoon, Prosecutors and Investigators with the Houston District Attorney's office participated in firearms training and target practice at the Warner Robins Police Department firing range/training center. Many thanks to Capt. John Clay for the excellent instruction and to Chief Brett Evans for letting us use your facility. A great time was had by all, and, rest assured, Houston County's prosecutors know how to shoot.

I would also like to thank the drug dealers and other criminals whose property was seized and forfeited over the past year. Handgun ammunition is really expensive right now, but thanks to the criminals we prosecute, our firearms training did not cost the taxpayers of Houston County one cent.

George Hartwig

District Attorney

March 5, 2012

The District Attorney's office congratulates our Chief Assistant District Attorney Amy Smith on her appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to be the new Solicitor-General for Houston County. Amy has been with the DA's office for more than fourteen years and shown herself to be a conscientious and dedicated public servant. It is no surprise that Governor Deal recognized the outstanding individual we have always known her to be. Amy has always maintained an excellent work ethic and efficiently and effectively prosecuted every variety of case handled by the DA's office. Her special talents and focus will be of great benefit to the Solicitor's office and all of Houston County. Amy combines a drive for justice with a recognition of the core issues in any case. She is also a very talented and capable administrator. Her ability to balance all aspects of the job and deal with the associated stress, makes her a great choice for Solicitor-General. We will miss Amy in the DA's office, but are glad to know she will be continuing to seek justice and serve the citizens of Houston County. We truly wish Amy the very best and much success in her new position as Solicitor General.

George Hartwig
District Attorney

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (16-11-123)

A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of firearms or weapons when he or she knowingly has in his or her possession any sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer, and, upon conviction thereof, he or she shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of five years.

From: District Attorney Kelly Burke

ApparenFinally, I urge people to ask questions if they don't understand the BOE policy or this office's pursuit of these cases. I believe we are about the easiest prosecutor's office in the country to contact. We have a superb website and a wonderful staff to answer inquiries. We are here to serve you.