Georgia's death penalty is in place because of state law; therefore, a moratorium must be enacted by state-level officials. Unlike Maryland and Illinois, where governors introduced a moratorium, Georgia's governor has no executive power over individual cases. The governor does not sign death warrants and cannot grant clemency. Judges sign the death warrants and the Board of Pardons and Paroles can grant clemency to individuals.
Our focus is on the members of the Georgia General Assembly -- both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- who can legislate a moratorium. The governor would sign such legislation passed by the legislature; therefore, he is also a focus. We have pre-printed postcards you can send your officials, but if you would like to contact them in other ways please read on for information on how to find them.
Who are my state elected officials?
How can I contact them?
All you need to know is where you live!
Using your street address, you can find the names and contactProject Vote Smart (look on the left side column)
(or call them at 888-VOTE-SMART)
State websites:
The Georgia General Assembly
The Secretary of State's Office