Justice Reed

Heat, Humidity, and the Constitution

In Georgia’s sweltering summers, prisons become life-threatening ovens, subjecting inmates to unbearable heat and humidity. Recent federal court rulings in Texas declared similar conditions unconstitutional, exposing how extreme temperatures violate basic human rights. Could this landmark decision pave the way for urgent reforms in Georgia? Read on to discover why advocates must act now—and how a groundbreaking lawsuit could finally end this cruel punishment.

Unqualified and Unprepared: Leadership Failure in Georgia’s Prisons

Georgia’s prisons are in crisis—and the root cause is deeper than you think.

Decades of insular promotions, inadequate training, and resistance to outside expertise have created a leadership vacuum with devastating consequences: rampant violence, widespread corruption, and staggering human and financial costs. How did Georgia’s prison system become trapped in this cycle of dysfunction, and what can be done to fix it? This article uncovers the troubling reality behind the walls, explores why current leadership practices are failing, and offers concrete, actionable solutions—including the urgent need for decarceration—to build a safer, more humane correctional system.

The stakes are high, and the time for change is now.

Downsize to Rightsize: Georgia’s Prison Crisis Needs Urgent Action

Georgia’s prisons have spiraled into crisis: overcrowding, violence, and deteriorating conditions have overwhelmed correctional officers. It’s time to acknowledge that the current system is unsustainable. Decarceration isn’t just compassionate—it’s necessary for safety, management, and restoring basic human dignity.

Who’s the Real Criminal? How Georgia Steals money

The Georgia Department of Corrections isn’t just locking people up—it’s shaking them down for every penny. Through a no-bid contract with Stewart’s Distribution, commissary prices have been artificially inflated, forcing inmates and their families to pay double, sometimes triple, the real cost of basic necessities like ramen noodles and coffee. Meanwhile, millions of dollars in inmate funds vanish into a black hole, with no public audits, no oversight, and wardens openly admitting that these funds pay for prison staff perks. Who’s the real criminal here?

Read the full story to uncover how Georgia’s prison system is stealing from the very people it claims to rehabilitate.