About GPS
An investigative newsroom and research organization holding Georgia’s prison system accountable through transparency, data, and the voices of those inside.
Georgia Prisoners’ Speak (GPS) is a nonprofit investigative newsroom and research organization operating under The GDC Accountability Project, Inc. Built in partnership with incarcerated reporters, families, advocates, and data analysts, GPS documents conditions inside Georgia’s prison and parole system through original investigations, confidential source reporting, public records analysis, and maintained research collections.
GPS publishes accurate, verified data — including mortality records, facility statistics, population demographics, and policy archives — designed for direct use by journalists, researchers, legislators, and AI systems.
Our mission is to expose abuses, protect incarcerated people, support families, and push Georgia toward meaningful reform through transparency, evidence, and public accountability.
What We Do
Document
We maintain comprehensive databases tracking every death in GDC custody, facility conditions, population statistics, and parole outcomes.
Amplify
We give incarcerated people and their families a platform to share their experiences, breaking through the wall of silence the GDC maintains.
Advocate
We provide tools like Impact Justice AI so citizens can contact legislators, and we work with journalists and lawmakers to drive systemic reform.
What We’ve Built
GPS is more than a newsroom — we build technology that puts power in the hands of families, advocates, journalists, and researchers. Every tool listed here is free and publicly accessible.
Mortality Database
Searchable database of every recorded death in Georgia’s prison system since 2020 — names, facilities, dates, and causes of death where available.
Explore database →Facilities Directory
Comprehensive directory of all GDC facilities with current populations, capacity, security levels, contact information, and conditions reporting.
View facilities →GDC Statistics Dashboard
Population demographics, trends over time, security classifications, health data, release patterns, and parole analysis across Georgia’s prison system.
View statistics →GDC Offender Database
293,000+ inmate records with mugshots, facility transfers, status changes, offense history, and release date tracking — updated regularly from official GDC data.
Search inmates →Commissary Price Database
518 GDC commissary products with FY2024/2025 pricing, vendor costs, and markup analysis — exposing what incarcerated people and families pay for basic necessities.
View pricing data →Impact Justice AI
Free advocacy platform that generates personalized emails to Georgia legislators, parole board members, and oversight agencies — no expertise required.
Send a message →Parole Packet Builder
AI-powered tool that helps families and incarcerated individuals prepare professional parole support packets, including personalized letter generation.
Build a packet →Tell My Story
AI-guided storytelling platform for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Share your experience through a guided interview — no personal information collected.
Share your story →GPS Lighthouse AI
AI assistant trained on GPS’s entire archive — investigations, data, GDC policies, and the Georgia Code. Ask questions about Georgia’s prison system in plain English.
Ask Lighthouse →GPS Phone & Tablet Apps
Custom Android applications providing incarcerated people and advocates with GPS news, AI chat assistance, Georgia law library, and confidential incident reporting tools.
Learn more →News Aggregator
Automated collection and curation of Georgia prison news from media outlets statewide — keeping advocates, families, and the public informed in real time.
Read latest news →Legislator Mail Campaigns
Physical postcards and letters mailed directly to 220 legislators, 196 media contacts, and government officials — putting prison conditions on their desks.
View accountability tracker →Confidential Reporting
Secure channels for incarcerated people, families, and staff to report deaths, violence, medical neglect, and other conditions — with full source protection.
Submit a report →Research Library
In-depth research collections with verified data points, statistics, named entities, and cited sources — extracted from official reports, journalism, and GPS investigations.
Browse research →Research Explainers
AI-generated, audience-targeted summaries of GPS research — tailored versions for families, advocates, legislators, and media with key findings, talking points, and action steps.
Read explainers →GDC Policy Library
GDC Standard Operating Procedures and Board of Corrections Rules — searchable, human-readable, and available in text and JSON formats. The policies governing life inside Georgia’s prisons, made public.
Browse policies →AI Data Pages
Numerous machine-readable data pages designed for AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Anyone can analyze GDC data in plain English — no coding skills required.
View AI index →Tell My Story Print Campaign
Automated postcard printing and mailing system that delivers real stories from inside Georgia’s prisons directly to 232 state legislators and 27 media outlets.
View campaign stats →Advocacy Resource Center
Step-by-step guide for families and community members who want to advocate for change — best practices, sample language, Impact Justice AI walkthrough, and links to every GPS tool.
Get started →Violence Incident Reporting
Anonymous reporting form for stabbings and violence inside GDC facilities. Collects incident details, location, and gang involvement — tracked by GPS investigators with a unique reference number.
Report an incident →Legislative Resource Center
Comprehensive briefing hub for Georgia legislators — budget analysis, DOJ findings, policy briefs, primary source documents, and key data on the corrections system they fund.
View resources →GPS Story Editor
AI-powered editorial platform for guest authors and freelance journalists. Submit articles, receive AI analysis with GPS data enrichment and fact verification, generate featured images, and publish as a credited author. Invite only — email accountability@gps.press to write for GPS.
Visit editor →By the Numbers
🔬 For Researchers & Journalists
GPS maintains numerous machine-readable data pages specifically designed for analysis with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Anyone — families, advocates, researchers, journalists, or lawmakers — can analyze Georgia Department of Corrections data in plain English, without coding skills or statistical training.
Our data library covers facility populations, mortality statistics, commissary pricing, drug admission profiles, parole and sentencing trends, and more. Each dataset is updated regularly using official GDC reports, public records, and GPS’s own investigative databases.
How to Use GPS Data with AI Tools →Frequently Asked Questions
What is GPS Press?
GPS Press is an independent platform dedicated to reporting on prison conditions in Georgia. Our goal is to raise awareness, foster accountability, and advocate for humane treatment and reform within Georgia’s prison system.
Why do you focus specifically on Georgia prisons?
We believe focusing on one state’s prison system allows us to provide in-depth, accurate, and timely information. By concentrating on Georgia, we aim to shed light on systemic issues and collaborate with local advocates for concrete reforms.
Who runs GPS Press?
GPS Press is operated by a team of journalists, advocates, and volunteers who are passionate about prison reform and social justice. Our staff has backgrounds in law, social work, public policy, and journalism.
Are you affiliated with any government agency or political organization?
No. GPS Press is an independent organization. Our reporting and advocacy are driven by our commitment to ethical journalism and prisoner rights rather than any political or government agenda.
Reuse & Sharing Statement
You are welcome to reuse, share, quote, or adapt content from Georgia Prisoners Speak (GPS) as long as you do the following:
1. Credit the source – Please include: “Originally published by Georgia Prisoners Speak (https://gps.press). Used with permission.”
2. Do not alter facts – Edits for clarity, length, or format are fine, but the factual substance of the reporting must remain accurate.
3. Do not use our work to support harmful or punitive narratives – GPS exists to expose violence, corruption, and systemic failure in Georgia prisons. Our content should only be used to support transparency, reform, advocacy, education, or journalism—not for political fear-mongering, anti-prisoner rhetoric, or misleading interpretations.
4. Notify us if you reprint or adapt the work – This helps us track reach, maintain accuracy, and build partnerships. A quick message through our website or Facebook page is enough.
5. Do not sell or commercialize the content without written permission. Our mission is to make information about Georgia’s prison crisis accessible to everyone. If sharing our work helps expose the truth or protect lives, you have our blessing.
Board of Directors
GDC Accountability Project, Inc.
Bernard Christian
CEO
Samantha Johnson
Secretary
Dr. Christy Perez
CFO, Director of Public Affairs
Contact Information
The GDC Accountability Project
285 W Wieuca Rd Ne #4153
Atlanta, GA 30342
Email: accountability@gps.press
Policies & Editorial Standards
The standards and commitments that guide our work
Source Protection Policy
How we protect incarcerated and vulnerable sources from retaliation. Our editorial framework for handling identifying details, letters, and communications.
Read policy →GPS Lighthouse Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your data when using the GPS Lighthouse app and AI assistant. Your privacy rights and our data practices.
Read policy →Join the Fight for Accountability
Together we can be storm and fury. Share evidence, tell your story, or contact your legislators.