ATLANTA - Governor Barnes has appointed a new solicitor to replace former Henry County Solicitor John Rutherford, who was suspended after being indicted on bribery charges. <br>
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Barnes appointed McDonough attorney Charles Spahos. <br>
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The 31-year-old Spahos will replace Rutherford, who is charged with taking bribes to drop driving under the influence cases. <br>
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A three-member commission decided that Rutherford should be dismissed until the charges are resolved. <br>
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The solicitor prosecutes misdemeanor cases in the county's State Court.
