Shalena Cook Jones wins democratic primary for District Attorney over challenger Jenny Parker

"First, I want to thank everyone who voted in this election. I am humbled, grateful, and excited about this hard-won victory," she said. "But this win is not for me. It belongs to the citizens of this great County, who saw through the red tape, political stunts, and media mishaps and persistently pressed through the drama and held fast to the change, reform, and justice-centered ideologies we proposed. I am so grateful that they have placed their confidence in me, and I promise that I will do everything I can to represent them well and fight hard until the efficient, fair and effective justice system we so desperately need, is realized."
"This win is also for the hard-working, dedicated team members at the DA's Office. I owe you my deepest gratitude for hanging in there when times got tough. When people attacked this office without just cause, you did not run. You did not cower. You did not quit. You are the real MVPs, and it is my honor to serve and lead you each and every day. Teamwork makes the dreamwork!"

"We're going to keep learning together. Keep growing. Keep winning tough cases. Keep making community contact. Keep fighting to protect victims of crime and our fellow citizens so that Chatham County can continue to be the crown jewel of the south. Upward and onward!"