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In-depth reporting on Georgia’s prison crisis — data-driven investigations, policy analysis, and the stories that need to be told.

Left for Dead: The Tragic Story of Jamie Shahan

Jamie Shahan was sentenced to five years, but at Washington State Prison, his punishment became a death sentence in everything but name. Beaten, hospitalized, and left on life support—his mother fights for answers while the prison covers its tracks. How much more suffering will Georgia’s prison system ignore?...

From Kangaroo Courts to Chaos: Georgia’s Prison Crisis

Georgia’s prison system isn’t failing by accident—it’s built for brutality, where violence thrives, and justice is just a myth.

Violence is ignored, gang control is unchecked, and the disciplinary system punishes the weak while protecting the strong. Inmates who report attacks are thrown into solitary, while their attackers remain free.

The Department of Corrections refuses to enforce its own policies, allowing chaos to thrive. This must change.

Learn how Georgia’s prisons create violence instead of preventing it—and how you can help demand reform...

A Simple Message for the GDC

🚨 Want to immediately reduce violence in Georgia prisons? Separate gangs, bring back tablets, provide daily yard time, end triple bunking, fix the food, and indict in-prison murders. Until this happens, the bloodshed will continue. #PrisonReform ...

Buried Alive: Innocent and Sentenced to Life in Prison

Mario Navarrete wasn’t the killer—but Georgia sentenced him to life anyway. No evidence. No intent. Just being there. This is how Georgia’s justice system buries the innocent. #FreeMario #JusticeForMario...

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: You WILL be Found Guilty

1 out of every 7 adults in Georgia are convicted felons. With the highest felony conviction rate in the nation, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a warning sign. Something is terribly wrong with Georgia’s justice system...

Violence And Corruption Unleashed: The Truth About Washington SP

Introduction Behind the imposing fenses of Washington State Prison lies a chilling narrative of systemic failure, unchecked power, and devastating human cost. Dontavis Carter On January 7, Dontavis Carter was...

Buried Truth: The Story of Roy Mason Morris

On December 19, 2024, Teresa Laster Sisson received devastating news that shattered her world: her brother, Roy Mason Morris, had died. The news was shocking not only because of the...

The Truth About Cellphones in Georgia’s Prisons

Introduction The use of cell phones in prisons is one of the most polarizing topics in criminal justice today. Critics argue that cell phones pose security risks, enabling scams and...

AI Meets Advocacy

Advocating for prison reform has never been more urgent. With overcrowded facilities, inhumane conditions, and systemic failures, the need for change is clear—but the path to achieving it is often...

Beyond the Hashtags: Unpacking the Truth About Georgia’s Prison Crisis

Introduction: In discussions about prison reform, one sentiment often dominates: prisoners should suffer for their crimes. Comments on social media are flooded with calls for harsher conditions, chain gangs, and...

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