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‘It could have happened anywhere’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Comments from those entering the Fulton County Courthouse today:
“I don’t worry. If you let things you see on the news every day bother you, you wouldn’t leave your house,” said Tamika Walton of Atlanta, wo was scheduled to be a witness in an aggravated assault case.
“You can’t walk down the street worrying that you’re going to run into a crazy person or get hit by a stray bullet,” she said. “It could have happened anywhere. I put my faith in God, and what happens happens.”
“I have concerns,” countered Pam Anthony, waiting in line at the metal detectors inside the Justice Center as a trio of deputies allowed the public to enter at 8:30. “They couldn’t get it right this last time, what are they going to do to correct the process? It doesn’t sound like a good operation to me,” she said.
“I’m glad to see the courts operating and the courthouse is open,” said Tom Mondelli, an attorney at the Fulton County Conflict Resolution Office, which represents indigent defendants. “I wasn’t sure the courthouse would be open today. It’s heartening to see everything is still operating.”
Franklin Smith, a Buckhead resident and consultant for a medical equipment firm, was in line with his son, who is appearing as a witness in a traffic accident and assault case. “This is probably the safest time to come here,” he said. “I’m sure they have everything bolted down pretty tight,” he said.
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