With prison violence in Georgia at a crisis point, the state Senate has authorized a group of senators to take a fresh look at the Georgia Department of Corrections and identify ways to improve the troubled system.
A new seven-member committee, approved unanimously by the Senate, is charged with examining “current issues impacting the ability of the Department of Corrections to operate secure and safe facilities and to ensure the welfare of both its staff and those in its custody.” The committee is to operate until December 1 and is expected to present findings and recommendations for the General Assembly to consider during its 2025 legislative session.