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Special Editorial Series: Georgia’s prison system is in crisis Georgia’s prison system is in crisis: Face it, fix it. For years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on rampant violence, drugs and corruption in the state’s correctional institutions. This week, we hear from stakeholders and look for solutions. Today kicks off a series of editorials that …
An emphasis on rehabilitation is key to successful prison reform As someone who has dedicated my life’s work to advocating for justice and fairness toward all human beings, I think Georgia is at a crucial tipping point for prioritizing the well-being of both those who live and work in our prisons. Georgia’s prisons and carceral …
The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeing its deadliest year ever, with 156 deaths including at least 24 homicides during the first six months of 2024. Total deaths from all causes have been rising since 2020.
A.M. ATL: Georgia prisons grow even deadlier AJC.com
Georgia’s Valdosta State Prison becomes deadlier amid corruption, staffing shortage AJC.com
South Georgia prison becomes deadlier amid corruption, extreme staffing shortage The beating started after 11 on the night of May 29 and may have lasted until 5:30 the next morning, arrest warrants say. Wedged between two bunks, Shane Griffith had nowhere to run and no one to turn to for help as 11 other inmates …
Deaths at record level in Georgia state prisons as crisis deepens The Georgia Department of Corrections is on track to see its deadliest year ever, with 156 deaths, including at least 24 homicides, during the first six months of 2024. Mortality data obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows deaths inside state correctional facilities from all …
Jon Ossoff urges Georgia lawmakers to address the state’s ‘disgrace’ of a prison system AJC.com
Jon Ossoff urges Georgia lawmakers to address the state’s ‘disgrace’ of a prison system U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said America’s prisons are an enormous civil and human rights failure. The Georgia senator joined “Politically Georgia” on Friday to discuss his recent effort to strengthen oversight of the federal Bureau of Prisons. “A bipartisan investigation into …
Man gets life in prison for fatally shooting roommate near Tucker AJC.com