While recalls have become a popular political weapon across the Unied States in recent years, including threats against six governors this year alone, Georgia has mainly stayed on the sidelines. Despite being one of 19 states that allow the recall against governors and other state level officials, Georgia has rarely seen the recall deployed.

Now, after the delayed investigation and his failure to prosecute three individuals in the shooting death of jogger Ahmaud Arbery, Waycross Circuit District Attorney George Barnhill is facing a recall effort. Due to the particulars of Georgia law, getting a recall on the ballot is a challenge. But as history shows, once an election is called, there is an excellent chance at success.

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