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Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC: 12 inmates charged in 'gang-affiliated disturbance' at Washington State Prisonby Leah Kincaid 0CommentShare storySharetopics: Washington State PrisonGang disturbanceInmates chargedFelony murderGeorgia Department of CorrectionsPrison violenceFelony assaultInvestigation(WGXA) — 12 inmates are facing additional felony charges in January's "gang-affiliated disturbance" at Washington State Prison that left four inmates dead and over a dozen injured. The …

The Georgia Department of Corrections says a dozen inmates now face charges after a deadly riot at Washington State Prison that left four dead. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Corrections says 12 inmates are now facing charges in connection with a deadly riot at Washington State Prison. According to the Washington County …

Georgia inmate charged in phone fraud scheme targeting Florida residents Man incarcerated in Georgia accused of impersonating Florida deputy DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – A Georgia inmate is facing charges in Florida, in connection to a phone-based fraud scheme targeting Florida residents. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Abraham Rivas, 32, …

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. April 10, 2026 Monica Diaz-Meek, 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 …

Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC prisons locked down statewide after multiple inmates injured in 'gang-related' fightsby Leah Kincaid 1CommentShare storySharetopics: GeorgiaPrisonsLockdownInmatesGang-relatedFightsInjuriesDepartment of Corrections(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, …

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 were transported via Life Flight for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the fight, according …

Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC: Five inmates injured in 'gang-related' fight at Dooly State Prisonby Leah Kincaid 1CommentShare storySharetopics: Dooly State PrisonGang-relatedInmatesFightGeorgia Department of CorrectionsUnadillaInjuriesPrison violenceDOOLY 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), …

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 …