Oconee County solicitor reports case screening progress, flags drug problem as major issue

Feb 1, 2026

Solicitor Henry Raines and assistants briefed council on office activity, reporting about 25% of cases were screened in the first year and did not require court proceedings; Raines identified the drug problem as a major issue the office faces.

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Solicitor Henry Raines, Assistant Solicitor John Field and Assistant Solicitor Steve Haggler briefed Oconee County Council on Dec. 4 about solicitor’s office activity. The minutes report that roughly 25% of cases in the first year were screened and did not require court proceedings, which the solicitors described as part of improved case management.

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