‘Premier’ Ga. prosecutor takes key role in Augusta DA’s Office

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A new assistant district attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit was sworn in on Friday, according to Augusta District Attorney Jared Williams.

On Nov. 26, the Augusta Commission approved the 2025 Budget with approximately $1.1 million in additional funding for the District Attorney’s Office.

“As a result of this community investment in law enforcement, one of the premier prosecutors in the state of Georgia will now serve our local community,” said Williams.

Williams says Linda Dunikoski, formerly of the Cobb and Fulton DA’s Offices was sworn in on Friday.

Dunikoski will also serve in leadership as Chief of Appeals and Director of Attorney Development, according to a press release.

Dunikoski served as lead prosecutor in the case of the three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, a local son of Burke County who was murdered while jogging in 2020.

Williams says Dunikoski will represent Richmond and Burke County citizens in the highest courts, train local prosecutors and assist in jury trials involving serious violent felonies.

“We are grateful to have the experience, talent, and leadership of a prosecutor like Mrs. Dunikoski,” said Williams after her swearing. “Recruiting her to serve the citizens of our community would not have been possible without the investment our Commission and city leadership made. This is just the beginning of our renewed efforts to make the Augusta Judicial Circuit the safest place to live, work, and raise a family.”

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