Tag: Athens-Clarke County jail

A group of women stands on the stairs and smiles at the camera from within the jail.

Hope Behind Bars: How Clarke County Jail’s Re-Entry Program Is Changing Lives

When Cheyenne walked into the Clarke County Jail four and a half months ago, ...

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*This chart compares deputy sheriff salaries across 12 Georgia counties, each with populations between 100,000 and 200,000 according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Among these counties, Athens-Clarke County ranks fifth lowest in average deputy salary, highlighting its position near the bottom of comparable counties in the state.

Despite New Funding, Clarke County Jail Faces Ongoing Deputy Shortages

As Clarke County Jail’s inmate population continues to rise, the sheriff’s office is facing ...

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Athens Clarke-County Plans to Eliminate Cash Bail System

The Athens-Clarke County Commission and mayor plan to eliminate bail for local ordinance violations. ...

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Meet Cpt. Goings: Leader of Jail Shares Story

Meet Captain Goings. She is the Captain of Operations over the Athens-Clarke County Jail. ...

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Emily Bowman Moved to Rehab

Hit-and-run victim awakes from coma, moved to Atlanta

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