The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating a pretrial diversion program operated by Gwinnett County Solicitor-General Lisa-Marie Bristol’s office following a request from District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson.
The program, known as PATH 2, allows people accused of minor traffic, hunting or fishing violations to avoid prosecution by making donations of up to $175 to designated nonprofit organizations.
The donation amount depends on the violation, with payments going to organizations including the Gwinnett Coalition and Georgia Wildlife Federation…