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The people who manage Georgia prisons are still struggling to keep enough guards for a prison population that will keep growing for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, the Georgia Department of Corrections continues to forcefully and persistently make their case for permission to ground unmanned aircraft — drones — which officials say are dropping drugs, cellphones …
Former corrections officer cadet pleads guilty to smuggling meth into Dooly State Prison DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A man who was training to be a correction officer at Dooly State Prison pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle narcotics into the facility. Julius Deshawn Williams Jr., 29, of Bonaire, is facing a maximum sentence of …
Some Georgia lawmakers want to use state resources to keep drones from dropping off contraband like drugs and cell phones at detention facilities. Matthew Wolfe, director of the Office of Professional Standards within the Georgia Department of Corrections, said a months-long investigation that led to the arrest of 150 suspects drove down drone activity last …
Ga. prisons struggle with safety despite $600M funding boost ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Georgia lawmakers questioned Monday whether a $600 million funding boost approved last session is making any difference in the state’s troubled prison system. The prison system has struggled for years with overcrowding, understaffing and dangerous conditions. Lawmakers approved the one-time funding increase …
Lawmakers question whether $600M investment made Georgia prisons safer ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia lawmakers are pressing for answers after approving a $600 million investment aimed at stabilizing the state’s troubled prison system. During a House Budget Committee meeting on Monday, members asked whether the money has led to any meaningful improvements as …
DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Two employees with the Georgia Department of Corrections face sex crimes charges in Douglasville. Police identify the suspects as 23-year-old Raymond Mills and 32-year-old Matthew Posey. Both men are facing rape charges and are held without bond. The alleged sexual assault occurred last month at a Hampton Inn in Douglasville. The Department …
NaphCare and the Georgia Department of Corrections successfully implemented TechCare 5.0 EHR to serve incarcerated populations and enhance patient care in one of the top five largest state prison systems in the country. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., August 21, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading correctional healthcare company, NaphCare, Inc., today announced the successful implementation of TechCare, NaphCare’s innovative electronic health …
Section Branding Header Content Georgia prisons will soon have a new healthcare provider after contract was brought into question Primary Content A Fulton County Judge dismissed a case against the state of Georgia this week that put into question the legality of a contract for a new health care provider in the state’s prisons. The …
Credit: Grant Blankenship/GPB News Section Branding Header Content Georgia prisons are full and understaffed. Families of the incarcerated want that message heard Primary Content There are now almost 51,000 people incarcerated by the state of Georgia. That’s the highest number in 15 years. Meanwhile, the number of Georgia correctional officers is at its lowest this …