Georgia has 191,000 people on felony probation — the most in the nation. Black Georgians are at least 2x more likely to be on probation. Here’s what families need to know.
Black Georgians are 31% of the population but 61% of the state prison population. New research compilation documents compounding racial disparities at every stage of Georgia’s criminal justice system.
Georgia spends $5.3B yearly on law enforcement and corrections while Black residents—31% of the population—make up 61% of state prisoners. Data shows compounding racial disparities at every system stage.
