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
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…]