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Governor Deal Signs “Smart on Crime” Bill

May 13, 2013

A few decades ago, the headline would have more likely read that the Georgia Governor signed a “tough” on crime bill, but times are changing in some ways and state lawmakers are beginning to understand that tough penalties and severe punishments aren’t always the best decisions. This week, Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill that would give judges more leeway in imposing mandatory minimum sentences, allowing them to use at least some level of discretion rather than being bound by rules that dictated the same sentence for all similar crimes. [Read more…]

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Atlanta To Add More Street Cameras

October 24, 2012

Soon, nearly 800 cameras will be eyeing downtown Atlanta, all in the name of crime prevention. The City Council voted this week to add more than 100 cameras to those already in place. To the tune of $2.25 million, officials say these cameras will work to make tourists, students, and Atlanta residents feel safe. [Read more…]

Georgia Offenders Released From Sex Offender Registry

November 29, 2011

The Georgia sex offender registry was known as being one of the most all-encompassing in the nation. New changes recently made, however, are allowing some offenders to get their named removed from the list and move on with their life. In an effort to save law enforcement time and money, some low risk offenders will no longer be required to register and others can petition the court to have their name removed on a case by case basis. [Read more…]

Burglaries Up in Augusta, Wealthy Neighborhoods Not Exempt

August 25, 2010

While crime as a whole is down across the country, burglaries in Augusta are up for the past five years. This is true in nearly every neighborhood. As the Augusta Chronicle reports, one of the wealthier ones, Summerville, has been hit particularly hard. [Read more…]

Drug Cases Clogging Gwinnett, GA Courts

June 28, 2010

Gwinnett County, just outside Atlanta Metro, has undertaken a huge effort of cracking down on drug cartels. This area seems to have attracted large drug rings because of its location and the ability to easily blend into the community. Recent arrests, however, have the courts experiencing a significant “trafficking jam” according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [Read more…]

Georgia’s Tough On Crime Stance is Extreme Expensive

May 26, 2010

One in 13 Georgians is under correctional supervision. Whether they are behind bars or on probation, that’s the largest number in the country; the national average is 1 in 31. The tough on crime tradition is now costing state taxpayers $1 Billion per year and many are questioning its effectiveness. [Read more…]