Governor Perdue Announces Alcovy, Brunswick District Attorney

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today Layla Zon as the district attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Ken Wynne Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit.

He also announced the appointment of Jackie Johnson as district attorney of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Stephen Kelley to the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit.

Short Bios are provided below:

Jackie Johnson, 38, Woodbine - She has served as assistant district attorney in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit for 12 years, including the past four as managing prosecutor for the Camden County office. Johnson has worked on a number of high-profile prosecutions including that of former St. Mary’s doctor, Noel Chua. An Alma native, Johnson graduated from the University of Georgia law school and also has a degree in finance.

Layla Zon, 34, Covington – Layla began her career as a prosecutor in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in July of 2000.  In July 2003, she was promoted to chief assistant district attorney for the circuit and continued to prosecute all cases in the courtroom for which she was assigned.  Zon earned a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and her juris doctorate from Georgia State University. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington, Rotary Club, YMCA Board of Directors, and the Newton County Community Partnership Board.  She enjoys running, adventure racing, and mountain biking. Zon lives in Covington with her husband. 

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