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Easing name change could boost safety for domestic violence victims
Bill passed by legislature would waive public notices for identity change
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A person escaping a domestic violence situation may change a cellphone number or delete a Facebook account to protect themselves. Now a bill sent Wednesday to Gov. Nathan Deal could make domestic violence survivors even safer, according to local advocates.