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Cobb County solicitor general’s office warns of rising domestic‑violence caseloads and outlines services
Summary
Cobb County Solicitor General Mackie Metzger and the office’s victim advocate described a sharp rise in domestic‑violence cases, outlined red flags for abusive relationships and detailed local services including a 24‑week offender intervention program, shelter referrals and a victim advocacy team available at (770) 528‑8500.
Cobb County Solicitor General Mackie Metzger and the solicitor general’s office victim advocate told viewers during a Smart Justice Works program that domestic‑violence cases entering the office have risen this year and that early intervention and local services are critical.
“Last year the solicitor’s office handled about 2,400 victims,” the office’s victim advocate said, and “we are already to 3,700 victims this year,” a year‑to‑year increase the program speakers highlighted as a key driver of their outreach work. Metzger framed the discussion around prevention, prosecution and services available to survivors.
The advocate, identified in the transcript as the office’s director of victim advocacy (the broadcast refers…
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