Tomorrow (Monday, March 8, 2021) is Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly. That means it’s the last chance for bills to pass in either the state house or state senate and cross over to the other chamber. Any bill has to pass in both chambers before it goes to […]
Criminal Justice Reform
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Houston Gaines and Marcus Wiedower want you to think they’re moderates, but the most recent bill they’re cosponsoring strips budgeting control from the Athens-Clarke County Commission. House Bill 286 says that county governing authorities would be unable to reduce the budget of their police force by more than 5 percent […]
For over a year, Athens Anti Discrimination Movement (AADM), Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), Athens for Everyone (A4E), and the Racial Justice Task Force (RJTF) at Oconee United Methodist Church have been partnering to advocate for a Community Police Review Board (CPRB). Boards like these have varied designs, but the […]
Written by Raiana Kelly Accountability court is a criminal justice reform initiative started in the 1990s that aims to provide effective alternatives to sentencing for nonviolent offenders, reduce the prison population, and reduce recidivism. Accountability courts treat nonviolent offenders who suffer from mental illness, addiction, or other health issues using […]