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The Atlanta Police Department says its Center for Diversion and Services kept 101 people out of jail last month by connecting them to health and housing services instead. The center has counted 1,444 diversions between January 20, 2025 and February 28, 2026.
What’s Happening: The Center for Diversion and Services is run by the City of Atlanta alongside Grady Health System and a network of community organizations. The program is designed to reduce arrests for non-violent offenses tied to mental health challenges, substance use, homelessness, and extreme poverty…