News about Georgia Prisons reported by TV stations.
Inmate dies at Baldwin State Prison, investigation underway The death is being investigated by the GDC’s Office of Professional Standards, and the investigation is ongoing. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate died Sunday at Baldwin State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate was identified as Ricky Mathis. The cause of death …
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GDC prisons locked down statewide after multiple inmates injured in ‘gang-related’ fights (WGXA) — All Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) prisons are under lockdown after a string of “gang-related” altercations across the state left multiple inmates injured. A GDC spokesperson told WGXA that fights at Smith, Wilcox, Hays, and Valdosta State Prisons (SP) resulted in …
All GDC facilities on lockdown until further notice after altercation at Smith State Prison Wednesday GLENVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) – Two inmates were airlifted to local hospitals Wednesday following what officials believe to have been a gang-related altercation at Smith State Prison, prompting officials to place all Georgia Department of Corrections facilities on lockdown. The inmates …
GDC: Five inmates injured in ‘gang-related’ fight at Dooly State Prison DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — Five inmates were injured in what is believed to be a “gang-related” fight at Dooly State Prison on Monday. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), the fight involved multiple offenders and was contained to one dormitory inside …
DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. — Five inmates required medical treatment after a fight at Dooly State Prison on Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). GDC officials said that a fight broke out in one of the dormitories at Dooly State Prison on Monday, leaving several inmates injured. The fight was believed to be …
Family demands answers after inmate dies following balcony fall at SGA prison Willis family still seeking transparency years after son’s death at Calhoun State Prison THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) – The family of Willie Andrew Willis Jr. is still searching for answers one year after he suffered catastrophic injuries and died while incarcerated at Calhoun State …
Workers and inmates report human rights crisis at Coastal State Prison Federal investigation found Georgia prisons failing to protect inmates from violence and unconstitutional conditions SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Workers and inmates at Coastal State Prison are reporting what they call a human rights crisis, echoing findings from a federal investigation into Georgia’s prison system. …
GDC: Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison The death is being investigated by the GDC’s Office of Professional Standards, and the investigation is ongoing. SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Friday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jaylin Bell. According to the GDC, …
GDC: Inmate dies at Macon State Prison According to the GDC, there were no reports of an altercation and no signs of foul play. OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Monday at Macon State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Eric Roberts. Roberts’ cause of death …