News about Georgia Prisons reported by TV stations.
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 …
Two inmates die in one day at Coastal State Prison GDC confirms four total inmate deaths at facility in February *Editor’s note: The video above is from a WTOC Investigation that can be viewed here. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Two inmates died on the same day at Coastal State Prison last week, WTOC has learned. …
Civil rights attorney says Georgia inmate’s body went undiscovered for 2 days in cell Attorney Ben Crump is demanding accountability from the Georgia Department of Corrections. Attorney Ben Crump is demanding accountability from the Georgia Department of Corrections. Above video: Full press conference with attorney Ben Crump Civil rights attorney Ben Crump stood alongside a …
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 …
Inmate dies at Coastal State Prison Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM EST SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A Coastal State Prison inmate died on Sunday, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed to WTOC. A spokesperson for GDC says DeJarvis Walker died on February 8th. The cause of his death is undetermined, but …