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Carey Parrott, a former offender who received a pardon earlier this year spoke to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles last November about his past and his success following prison.

Parrott says offenders leaving prison should, “trust in their parole officer, share information and be compliant with their release plan.”

By doing so, Parrott says it will be a great recipe for success.

Parole Board Chairman James Mills says Parrott’s story is a recipe for success that offenders should review and take to heart.

“This individual is a productive citizen again. He’s been restored through parole and now a pardon. He’s done this by following his officer’s instructions and having the willingness to change. It clearly shows that anyone coming out of prison can be successful,” stated Mills.

At the State Board of Pardons and Paroles’ November meeting, the video, “Carey Parrott, A Parole Success and a Recipe for Returning Offenders” was introduced. The video gives insight on how Parrott, a former offender, successfully transitioned from offender to a contributing member of his Athens community; now assisting others recovering from addiction.

“If what I have to share is going to help one person, one parolee turn their life around, then by all means use it,” stated Parrott.

The Board’s video includes Parrott’s assessment of where he came from and what it took for him to change his life, leaving his past behind. The video is now on the Board’s website home page at www.pap.georgia.gov.

During the presentation of the video and Parrott’s comments to the Board, Chairman Mills presented Parrott with a framed copy of his recent pardon.

Watch the video by clicking on the page title or here.

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