Georgia legislation would give non-violent former felons a chance to expunge records

Georgia has 4.2 million residents with criminal records, according to officials.

They’ve done their time behind bars and been on good behavior since their release, but advocates say some of Georgia’s 4.2 million former felons are still shackled by their past deeds.

While the state’s unemployment rate is around 3.4%, the unemployment rate for residents with criminal records is close to 15%, according to Douglas Ammar, the executive director of the non-profit group the Georgia Justice Project.

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