News & Info

Back Your Blue Ep. 10: Hope for those Trapped in Survival Sex
The sex and human trafficking industry in metro Atlanta has grown to nearly $300 million annually and suburban counties are not immune. Scott Williford, co-founder of The Table on Delk, discusses problems such as mental

Back Your Blue Ep. 9: One Mistake Shouldn’t Dictate the Rest of Your Life
Defense Attorney Thomas Flugum discusses his deep roots in the community and his belief in giving people a second chance. Many factors such as population changes and technology, including monitoring defendants, has brought many changes

Back Your Blue Ep. 8: Award-Winning Unit Makes Community Safer
Captain Darin Hull with the Cobb Police Department heads the Reall Time Crime Center where technology is a first line in fighting crime. He discusses how technology is a big part of the future of

Steps to Take if You Can’t Make Your Court Date
If you cannot make your court date, it is important to contact the court as soon as possible. You can do this by phone, email or in person. The court may be able to reschedule

Back Your Blue Ep. 7: Human Trafficking is Not Welcome in Georgia
Special Agent in Charge Anita Ivy discusses the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit and the work it is doing across the state. Tackling the $32 Billion human trafficking industry in Georgia involves law enforcement,

Back Your Blue Ep. 6: Communities are Better When Citizens Partner with Leaders
A 2nd Chance has strong ties to building better communities. Jeff Wood and Zachary Hiatt join their fellow Cobb Neighborhood Safety Commission member and Back Your Blue co-host Daniel Matalon to discuss how the group

Back Your Blue Ep. 5: “Unity in the Community” is Kennesaw Police Theme
Police legitimacy comes about when the public gets to know the police department and officers. “Unity in the Community” is a theme taken seriously in Kennesaw where officers give back to the community they serve

Back Your Blue Ep. 4: “Blue Family” is More Than Just a Slogan for Community Group
Kim Hill and Barbie Brown stress the importance of community support while sharing heart-felt stories about police officers, their families and the initiatives supported by Blue Thanksgiving, Inc. As co-founder of the group supporting local