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Athens Second Chance Desk Ribbon Cutting
Posted On September 29, 2023 in Featured, Blog

Yesterday, we had a ribbon cutting for the opening of the Athens Second Chance Desk! This Desk is in partnership with the Athens- Clarke County Solicitor’s office and the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office. Appointments will be held the last Thursday of every month. PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register for an appointment please visit accgov.com/secondchancedesk OR scan the QR code on the next slide. New appointments are made available on the first Monday of every month. If you … read more Athens Second Chance Desk Ribbon Cutting→

Remembering Alexander Hawkins
Posted On September 22, 2023 in Blog

On August 17, a grandfather died in an Atlanta jail cell. His name was Alexander Hawkins. He took great pride in being a father and grandfather. Others knew him as a brother, an uncle, a veteran, a friend, and a beloved member of the tight-knit Baker Ridge Drive community in Collier Heights where he was raised. He also happened to be a former client of Georgia Justice Project. Piercing through the numbing headlines – another death in a jail, another … read more Remembering Alexander Hawkins→

GJP Visits the Civil Rights Memorial and Legacy Museum in Montgomery, AL
Posted On June 28, 2023 in Featured, Blog

Last week, GJP staff and interns travelled to the Civil Rights Memorial & Legacy Museum in Montgomery, AL (an annual tradition). This is a remarkable opportunity for our staff and interns to learn and reflect on the legacy of slavery in the South, and how that legacy still rears its head in our modern-day criminal justice system. Thanks so much to the Equal Justice Initiative for all you do.

Welcome 2023 Summer Interns!
Posted On June 28, 2023 in Featured, Blog

GJP is thrilled to welcome an enthusiastic group of legal and undergraduate interns this year from schools across the nation. Summer is a busy time for GJP, and we appreciate the support of our summer interns to help us reach as many Georgians as possible. Our legal interns provide valuable support to our legal team, including help with casework and policy research. Our undergraduate interns are essential in helping to plan our annual Back to School event, along with supporting general administrative tasks throughout … read more Welcome 2023 Summer Interns!→

Grass Roots Justice Awards 2023 – Recap
Posted On May 1, 2023 in Featured, Blog

Thank you so much to all of our friends and supporters for another fantastic Grass Roots Justice Awards! Last Thursday, we gathered together to celebrate those who are fighting for a fairer, more just Georgia. Check out our recap & photos of the event below! Sheandra Clark Volunteers of the Year – Trinity Presbyterian Church Members of Trinity have been involved with GJP since 1993. A self-described church of lawyers, over the last year in particular the members of Trinity … read more Grass Roots Justice Awards 2023 – Recap→

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