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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Jail Marks Graduation of 17 Inmates in Re-Entry Success Program
Thirteen inmates spent the afternoon getting ready in Unit 6 of the Athens-Clarke County Jail. They chose suits, donated by local churches, paired them with matching dress shoes, and readied themselves to celebrate their graduation from the Re-Entry Success Jail Resident Program. The program helps jail residents transition back into…
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Athens-Clarke County
Mayor and Commission Meeting Looks at Athens Jail Expansion
By: Julie Calhoun The huge expansion of the Athens jail rests in the hands of the mayor and commission tonight. They’re deciding whether to award a contract the McKnight construction company. The 46 million dollar expansion would renovate a jail that is just too old and too small. It would…