Joyette Holmes

Cobb County August 29, 2020

Broady criticizes Republican officials’ handling of jail deaths, vows independent investigation

In a forum Tuesday evening., Democratic candidate for Cobb district attorney Flynn Broady criticized incumbent District Attorney Joyette Holmes and other Republican officials for their handling of the deaths of…

Cobb County July 10, 2020

DA Holmes, Cobb law enforcement discuss racial justice protests with community leaders

Cobb County community civic groups hosted an online panel Thursday evening where law enforcement officials and community leaders discussed racial justice and law enforcement. The Mableton Improvement Coalition, Austell Community…

Joyette Holmes in article about Ahmaud Arbery indictment

Cobb County June 24, 2020

Indictment handed down in death of Ahmaud Arbery

The office of Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes announced this afternoon that the Glynn County Grand Jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William R. Bryan on malice…

scales of justice in article about JCN lawsuit against MLB

Georgia May 14, 2020

Cobb DA issues statement on conflict questions in McMichael prosecution

The Cobb County District Attorney‘s office issued the following statement regarding possible conflicts in the appointment of Cobb DA Joyette Holmes as prosecutor in the trial of Gregory and Travis…

Georgia May 12, 2020

GBI to investigate possible prosecutorial misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been asked by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr to investigate possible prosecutorial misconduct by the offices of the District Attorneys of the Brunswick…

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Health Care March 26, 2020

Cobb’s counseling services for victims of crime now available by phone

Kimberly Isaza, the Public Information Officer for Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes, distributed a public information release announcing that the counseling clinic for victims of crime will offer phone…

Smyrna Police headquarters in article about meth bust in Smyrna

Smyrna December 5, 2019

One-car auto crash leads to meth bust in Smyrna

The office of Cobb District Attorney Joyette Holmes announced today that a one-car auto crash on Cobb Parkway resulted in a meth bust in Smyrna, and a 20-year sentence for…

Cobb County January 3, 2017

Cobb County Magistrate Judges Sworn in on Dec 21 — What is Magistrate Court?

Chief Magistrate Joyette Holmes administered the oath of office to Cobb’s magistrate judges on Dec 21, 2016. Magistrate judges handle an assortment of duties that don’t require trials. The courts…

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Elections November 2, 2024

With Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Republicans’ ‘strict father’ has become the creepy uncle

by Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Tucker Carlson, the reactionary pundit fired in 2023 from Fox News, preceded…

International November 2, 2024

Foreign countries are helping autocracies repress exiled dissidents in return for economic gain

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Elections November 2, 2024

Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but election coverage of the region often ignores the concerns of people of color there

by Christabel Devadoss, Middle Tennessee State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every four years, national media turn their attention to the Rust Belt, a…

Elections November 2, 2024

U.S. Justice Department stresses protection of voters’ rights

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — With less than a week before the polls close…

Health Care November 2, 2024

‘A Pressure Campaign’: Beverly Hills Settles After Allegedly Blocking Abortion Clinic

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc Updated October 31, 2024 Originally Published October 31, 2024 The city of Beverly Hills…

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Joyette Holmes

Broady criticizes Republican officials’ handling of jail deaths, vows independent investigation

DA Holmes, Cobb law enforcement discuss racial justice protests with community leaders

Indictment handed down in death of Ahmaud Arbery

Cobb DA issues statement on conflict questions in McMichael prosecution

GBI to investigate possible prosecutorial misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case

Cobb’s counseling services for victims of crime now available by phone

One-car auto crash leads to meth bust in Smyrna

Cobb County Magistrate Judges Sworn in on Dec 21 — What is Magistrate Court?