It’s time for Georgia to create real second chances

Charlotte Garnes with two canvassers registering formerly incarcerated people to vote and educating them on their voting rights in the state of GA at the Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People and Families Movement (FICPFM) 2022 Convening. (Credit: Johnny Perez/FICPFM) — Charlotte Garnes with two canvassers registering formerly incarcerated people to vote and educating them on
their voting rights in the state of GA at the Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People and
Families Movement (FICPFM) 2022 Convening. (Credit: Johnny Perez/FICPFM)

As submitted to State Affairs. The opinions expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of State Affairs. The copy has been edited for clarity and accuracy.

I was born and raised in south Georgia, the youngest of seven kids. My mom — a single parent with a ninth grade education — instilled in us that schooling would be our ticket out.

I heeded her words. I...

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