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15.05: Ensuring justice; Treasures; Legislature

15.05: Ensuring justice; Treasures; Legislature

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TODAY’S FOCUS: More Translators Key in Gwinnett for Ensuring Justice
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Just What Treasures Are in Your Closet or Attic?
ANOTHER VIEW: Feels Progressives Want Legislature To Meet the Year Around
FEEDBACK: When Will Do Not Call Rules Be Enforced?
UPCOMING: OTC Troupe Offers 10th Anniversary Performance in Norcross on Saturday
NOTABLE: Lilburn Will Honor Former Councilwoman Helen Morris with a Bench
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Charting the Flow of Georgia Rivers
TODAY’S QUOTE: Thinking Fanatics In Two Ways
MYSTERY PHOTO: Old Casino in Romania Didn’t Stump All Readers
LAGNIAPPE: Lawrenceville Is the Wisteria City

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by · April 17, 2015 · Full issues
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FOCUS: Court’s access to translators is key to justice

By Rachel M. Lazarus | Gwinnett has more primary languages spoken than any other county in Georgia, and that has a huge impact on access to justice. According to the last census, 33 percent of Gwinnett households speak more than 100 different languages other than English as their primary language. Without the ability to speak and be understood, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) is one of the biggest barriers people face when accessing the justice system.

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by · April 17, 2015 · Today's Focus