Forbes, February 5, 2017: (Opinion) Fines Remain An Unfair Burden On The Economically Disadvantaged

“But there’s a problem. Doraville is hardly a wealthy town, and fines, especially large ones, along with ordered repairs can run far more than people have. According to the U.S. Census, Doraville has a median household income of $42,482, significantly below the $51,376 median income of DeKalb County, where the town is located, and the poverty rate of the entire county is 17.6 percent.”