News about Georgia Prisons reported by TV stations.
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 …
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — The inmates involved in Sunday’s deadly brawl at Washington State Prison were believed to be involved with gang activity, according to a press release from the Georgia Department of Corrections. The GDC said Ahmod Hatcher, 23, Jimmy Trammell, 42, and Teddy Jackson, 27, all died after a fight broke out at …
UPDATE: GDC confirms fourth inmate death tied to Washington State Prison disturbance The Georgia Department of Corrections says the inmate suffered a medical emergency days after the incident. January 22, 2026 Keenan Gibson, Associated Press, Tucker Sargent, UPDATE (1/22/26): The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed Thursday that a fourth inmate involved in a “disturbance” at …
Local News Central State Prison inmate hospitalized after fight with another inmate, Georgia Department of Corrections says One inmate was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life threatening, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Credit: WMAZ MACON, Ga. — An inmate at Central State Prison was injured after …