The new law is widely believed to target Deborah Gonzalez, a Democrat who was elected the prosecutor in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties in 2020. Gonzalez has adopted a number of criminal justice reforms, including not charging for simple possession of marijuana. She was also one of several distric
Date: May 05, 2023
Category: U.S.
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Democrats make major inroads in suburban Atlanta legislative contests
While votes were yet to be counted in the races, Republicans looked to have retaken two Athens-area seats won by Democratic state Reps. Deborah Gonzalez and Jonathan Wallace in special elections last year. The districts had been previously held by Republicans, and Wallaces in particular was drawn a