Criminal Justice System

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Criminal Justice System June 22, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court overturns Ross Harris conviction for the hot car death of his son; Cobb DA to file motion for reconsideration

UPDATE: The office of Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. issued the following brief statement: “Our office plans to file a motion for reconsideration in this case.” The Supreme…

Criminal Justice System June 18, 2022

“You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you”: Scott Halperin named new Cobb Circuit Defender

“You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” If you watch cop shows on TV you have no doubt…

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Criminal Justice System June 2, 2022

Cobb sheriff unveils medical tracking device for ‘at-risk’ inmates, plans to expand to all inmates

By Arielle Robinson The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office along with the president of Black Creek Integrated Systems demonstrated a new medical tracking and monitoring device for detainees Tuesday morning at…

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Criminal Justice System May 19, 2022

Cobb Sheriff’s office reports third detainee death this month

The Cobb County Sheriff’s office issued the following public information release this afternoon, reporting that Nicole Smith, who was in the custody of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center died…

Criminal Justice System May 15, 2022

More mass shootings are happening at grocery stores – 13% of shooters are motivated by race, criminologists find

Jillian Peterson, Hamline University and James Densley, Metropolitan State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An apparently racially motivated attack at a supermarket in Buffalo,…

Criminal Justice System May 12, 2022

Second detainee death this month at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center

Sgt. Jeremy Blake issued the following public information release about the second death of a person in custody of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center this month: (MARIETTA, GA) —…

Criminal Justice System April 29, 2022

Queecha Thornton promoted to Assistant Deputy Director of GBI’s Georgia Crime Information Services

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation distributed the following public information releases about the promotion of Queecha Thornton to an Assistant Deputy Director role: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the…

Criminal Justice System April 29, 2022

Cobb DA announces opportunity for diversion program participants to receive reduced or free rates for counseling services

The Cobb District Attorney‘s office distributed a public information release (which we’ve reprinted below) about a program to provide a reduced rate or free counseling services to people eligible for…

Criminal Justice System April 18, 2022

Cobb jail earns accreditation by National Commission on Correctional Health Care again

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office distributed the following public information release announcing its accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Marietta, GA – The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office…

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Criminal Justice System April 1, 2022

Georgia House panel advances cash bail bill as clock winds down on 2022 Legislature

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2022 With just days left before the state’s 2022 legislative session’s scheduled…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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