Office of the District Attorney George H. Hartwig, III, District Attorney Houston Judicial Circuit August 14, 2021 Govemor Brian Kemp State of Georgia 206 Washington Street SW Suite 203, State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 RE: Retirement as District Attorney, Houston Judicial Circuit Dear Governor: After much thought, prayer, and consultation with my wife, | have decided to retire as District ‘Attomey of the Houston Judicial Circuit effective September 1, 2021. It has been my honor and privilege to serve the State of Georgia as a Prosecutor for the past 20 years. The highlight of my legal career has been lo serve as Houston's District Attomey since 2010. ‘Throughout my career, | have strived to serve the citizens of this state to the best of my ability. | have worked hard to keep Houston County safe and to seek a full measure of justice for victims of crime. | leave the District Attorney's office in the very capable hands of my Chief Assistant District Attorney, William Kendall. If can ever be of service to you or the State of Georgia, please let me know. Respectfully, egt a Felony Division Juvenile Division 201 N. Perry Parkway 206 Carl Vinson Parkway Perry, Georgia 31069 ‘Warner Robins. Georgia 31088 Office 478.218.4810 Fax 478.218.4815 Office 478.542.2068 Fax 478.542.2137