Terry Barnard was elected to a third, one-year term as chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles Tuesday by his colleagues on the board, the first time a chairman has won for more than two consecutive years.  The feat comes as the board adjusts to major changes, such as the creation of the Department of Community Supervision that took over the job of monitoring parolees. Legislation last year created more transparency in agency operations, and Barnard met a second legislative challenge this year fueled by Savannah-area politicians blaming the board for releasing violent felons without local input. His administrative changes quelled that assault on the board.  For the Board of Pardons and Paroles, having such strong leadership sees their ship RISING…

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