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Police Reform is Needed, Veteran Police Officer, Robert Hawes, Suggests Sensible Changes to Police Procedures

Since the death of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old Black man choked by a police officer just over a year ago in Minnesota, police in the United States have killed at least 1,068 people, according to data from a group called Mapping Police Violence. In just the first five months of 2021, 371 civilians have been shot, 71 of whom were Black.  &... [Read More]

Linda Crissey Retires After 30 Years

After more than 30 years of serving her community through the beauty and power of the arts, Linda Crissey is retiring.  Working with fellow dedicated Clayton County citizens over the years, Linda has accomplished significant successes throug... [Read More]