For the most part, the Georgia criminal justice system takes income and economic ability into consideration when assessing fines and establishing payment plans. The Richmond County private probation system, however, has turned this fair practice on its head, leaving the poor struggling to stay afloat and those more fortunate, walking away unscathed. read more

This past week an Augusta man was shot by police when he was found with a knife to the throat of his estranged wife. read more

A Union City man has been charged with stabbing a woman, his ex girlfriend, and her daughter this past week. read more

Lining up for Federal grant money intended for broadband expansion is Atlanta officials seeking to add about 500 surveillance cameras to street corners throughout the city. Some question the purpose and the effectiveness of these cameras, but officials point to the few dozen already in place and their reported positive impact. read more