A new city in Georgia has a justice system completely ran by black women.  

The city of South Fulton has only been around for a year but it's already making waves because black women hold some of the most powerful positions in the fifth largest city in Georgia.

Chief of Police Sheila Rogers, Chief Judge Tiffany Carter Sellers, Court Administrator Lakesiya Cofield, Chief Court Clerk Ramona Howard, City Solicitor LaDawn “LBJ” Jones and City Public Defender Viveca Famber Powell are all the first people to hold these offices in the city.

Spearheaded by the 26-year veteran Chief Rogers, South Fulton aims at creating a fairer justice system in the state. 

Usually, the justice system of any small town is operated by an overwhelming number of white men. These women are breaking barriers in unprecedented ways. 

“Our goal is to ensure justice for everyone,” Sellers told The Atlanta Voice. “However, as African American women we are sensitive to the history of criminal justice in our country.  We want to be an example of how to do things right.”

Racial bias and unfair sentencing have put a large number of small crime offenders in jail when there were other options to explore. South Fulton is interested in exploring new alternatives when it comes to dishing out justice.

The Atlanta Voice reports Jones will oversee the "Second Chance South Fulton" diversion program that gives offenders a chance to keep a clean record while doing community service, education and/or counseling. 

“One of the primary purposes of laws is to protect citizens and the city,” Jones explained. “You can do that without sending everyone to jail or enforce high fees. Most people do better when they know better.”

Also, the city breaks with tradition by providing a public defender up front. This means a public defender is not assigned to you until proven you can't afford a private attorney. Everyone who appears before the court has an opportunity to receive appointed counsel. 

Not all the problems regarding the justice system can be fixed with diversity but a number of issues like racial bias and unfair sentencing can be avoided. 

“Although we handle misdemeanors, the cases can have serious long-term effects on the person accused,” Powell said. “Having an opportunity to advise clients ensures justice is received by all.”