GDC’s own statistics report 301 people died while serving state sentences in 2025. But the official mortality name list contains only 295 names. When GPS asked who the six missing people were, GDC responded with bureaucratic doublespeak — and a bill.
Georgia’s Survivor Justice Act (HB 582) gives incarcerated domestic violence survivors the right to petition for resentencing. This guide explains who qualifies, how the process works, where to find free legal help, and how to build the strongest possible petition. Over 100 women in Georgia prisons could be eligible.
Georgia already solved its prison crisis once. Governor Deal’s reforms cut the prison population 6%, saved $264 million, and didn’t increase crime. Then Governor Kemp reversed course, adding $700 million in spending while every outcome worsened. The math is on legislators’ desks. Will they choose what works?
Sentenced to life with parole eligibility in 7 years, I’ve now served over 40 years in Georgia prisons. Despite an exemplary record and completing every requirement, I’ve been denied parole 15-16 times. This is my story of systemic barriers, legal advocacy, and refusing to stay silent.
A military veteran describes his 2009 conviction based on false accusations by a teenager, inadequate public defense, and the loss of his children. Sixteen years later, he reflects on surviving violence in Georgia prisons while maintaining hope that the truth will emerge.
I expected order and stability when I entered Pulaski State Prison in Georgia. Instead, I found a facility with no supervision, rampant violence, and systemic neglect. For two years, I witnessed inmates calling their families to get help because officers wouldn’t respond to emergencies.
After 27 years in Georgia prisons, a man sentenced at 15 faced his parole interview in freezing conditions while grieving his sister’s death. Despite years of mentorship work and staying disciplinary-free, the board denied him based solely on ‘nature of crime’ — a decision made when he was a child.
GPS publishes machine-readable data designed to work with free AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Just paste one link and ask your question in plain English — the AI does the rest. No computer skills required. This guide shows families, advocates, attorneys, and researchers how to get started.
Next month marks 26 years incarcerated for a 67-year-old man who maintains his innocence and has received only one disciplinary report. Despite certifications, work history, and family support, he faces his fifth parole hearing with little hope—never having met the board members who decide his fate.
I was 39 when my wife was murdered. Police built their case on coerced witness statements and an impossible timeline—claiming I was in two places at once. Twenty-six years later, despite witnesses recanting, new evidence, and a TV investigation confirming the timeline doesn’t work, I’m still fighting for freedom.