BREAKING: DA Lee Darragh takes leave of absence due to ongoing medical issue. Here’s what we know - Gainesville Times

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BREAKING: DA Lee Darragh takes leave of absence due to ongoing medical issue. Here’s what we know

Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh talks about his career and his election opponent Friday, March 13, 2026, in Gainesville. Darragh has gone through four election cycles with no opposition. - photo by Scott Rogers

03132026 DARRAGH 1.jpg — Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh talks about his career and his election opponent Friday, March 13, 2026, in Gainesville. Darragh has gone through four election cycles with no opposition. - photo by Scott Rogers

Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh is taking a medical leave of absence due to an ongoing battle with diabetes, according to a letter he sent Hall County Chief Superior Court Judge Nathan Deal on Tuesday, June 16.