Tag: criminal justice

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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Walker State Prison in Rock Spring, Georgia. (Photo Courtesy/Tony Kitchens)

From Incarcerated to Advocate: How One Man Uses His Experience to Help Individuals with Reentry

With Georgia placing among the top four states with the highest rates of incarceration, ...

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Officer-Involved Shooting in Athens-Clarke County Remains Under Investigation

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has released the body camera footage from the officer-involved ...

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The Changing Fight Against Property Crime in Athens

Imagine how weirded out you would feel if you left your home for a ...

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24 Years After Death of Edward Wright, What Does Public Think of Police Now?

Nearly a quarter century ago, Edward Wright, a 20-year-old unarmed black man, was shot ...

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Arden Bakarich at Children First. Taken by Cat Sullivan

Can Foster Homes Keep up with the Increase of Children Entering the Foster Care System?

Dr. John DeGarmo lost his first child 23 years ago. This loss fueled a ...

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Somebody Call 9-1-1: How it All Works

Strict procedure and technological innovation has allowed 9-1-1 centers, like those in Athens-Clarke-County, to ...

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President of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, Mokah Johnson, has helped lead the push to end cash bail in Athens-Clarke County

Athens-Clarke County to End Cash Bail, So What are the Alternatives?

According to Mayor Kelly Girtz, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission plan to take ...

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Life After Sexual Assault: Finding Ways To Cope With Trauma

Just a little over one year ago, someone sexually assaulted Katie Camp. In the ...

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An Inside Look at Addiction Recovery Stigma

“What’s right with you?” That’s the first thing people hear when they go to ...

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Forensic Sketch Artist Who Sketched Recent Suspect Has Solving Crimes Down to an Art

When a crime is committed, Kelly Lawson takes matters into her own hands. Kelly ...

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