Reformers emphasize the human costs and the racial inequities of mass incarcerations in the United States and Georgia. But saving taxpayer money was also a big reason state officials starting considering reforms to the criminal justice and judiciary systems. Read the complete article on the Athens Herald-Banner website.

Overview of Georgia’s Budget for Amended Fiscal Year 2026 and the Full 2027 Fiscal Year
Introduction Between Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s first full fiscal year (FY) budget as governor and


