County receives grant to expand Veterans Treatment Court

CONYERS — Rockdale County has secured a $948,000 federal grant to support its new Veterans Treatment Court, a program designed to help veterans involved in the criminal justice system access treatment, counseling and other services while addressing the underlying issues that may have contributed to their legal troubles. 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