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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 …
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. A 2024 U.S. Department of Justice investigation found Georgia prisons, including Coastal State, are failing to protect inmates from violence, neglect, and unconstitutional conditions. Two …
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. February 10, 2026 Monica Diaz-Meek, 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 …
GDC: Inmate dies at Macon State Prison According to the GDC, there were no reports of an altercation and no signs of foul play. February 10, 2026 Monica Diaz-Meek, 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 …
GDC confirms inmate death after ‘altercation’ at Hancock State Prison The Georgia Department of Corrections says the inmate’s death is under investigation by its Office of Professional Standards. January 27, 2026 Tucker Sargent, HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Hancock State Prison died after an “altercation” with another inmate, according to the Georgia …
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – A Coastal State Prison corrections officer is facing charges in Chatham County. Michael Shawn Cole(Chatham County Sheriff's Office)27-year-old Michael Shawn Cole was charged with trading with inmates without consent of warden or superintendent, giving to or possession by inmates prohibited items and violation of oath by public officer. His employment …
Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC: Fourth inmate dies following 'gang-affiliated disturbance' at Washington State Prisonby Leah Kincaid 0CommentShare storySharetopics: Washington State PrisonInmate deathsGang disturbanceGeorgia Department of CorrectionsMedical emergencyPrison riotSilas WestbrookMetro Rentry FacilityA fourth inmate injured in the fights at Washington State Prison has died after a "medical emergency" on Saturday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections …
GDC: Fourth dead inmate in Washington State Prison riot identified; death under investigation The Georgia Department of Corrections says that Silas Westbrook died when he arrived at the Metro Reentry Facility. The Georgia Department of Corrections says that Silas Westbrook died when he arrived at the Metro Reentry Facility.
Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC details deadly 'gang-affilliated disturbance' at Washington State Prisonby Jordan Stevenson 0CommentShare storySharetopics: Washington State PrisonGang-affiliatedDisturbanceInmatesGeorgia Department of CorrectionsRiotLockdownInvestigationWASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has shared more details on the fights at Washington State Prison that left three inmates dead and over a dozen more injured, including a …