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Georgia bill to require bail for more crimes fails to pass

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By JEFF AMY Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers won't require cash bail for more crimes after all, failing to pass a bill that would have imposed bail for offenses including misdemeanor marijuana possession.

The Georgia House voted 95-81 on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 63, whic...

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