Authorities in Georgia are searching for 40-year-old Christopher Craig, who escaped from the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Augusta Transitional Center on Monday, Aug. 3, around 5 p.m. Craig was serving a six-year sentence for methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute in Lowndes County, according to the GDC. His record includes prior convictions for aggravated assault, …
A Georgia court has ordered a new trial for Danyel Smith, who was convicted in 2003 of killing his two-month-old son in a case that relied on a Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) diagnosis. Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Kimberly A. Gallant ruled that evolving scientific research on SBS, also known as Abusive Head Trauma, constitutes …
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced the installation of ModCorr MaxMod modular housing units at four facilities and one modular Medical Intensive Infirmary (MII) unit at Johnson State Prison, adding a total of 524 beds. The project, celebrated at a July 21st ceremony, is part of GDC’s broader effort to strengthen correctional infrastructure and …
A former Georgia prison warden has been indicted in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling operation, according to the report. The indictment stems from accusations related to the illegal introduction of items into a state correctional facility. The case involves the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), as the warden previously served at a Georgia prison. …
An inmate, Jason McClain, 44, of Guyton, died while in custody at the Effingham County detention center on Tuesday afternoon after being found unresponsive in his cell. First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but McClain was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The death is under investigation by the Region 6 UOF Task Force. McClain was …
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison for his role in Georgia’s deadliest school shooting, according to the AJC. The sentence comes two days after his son received life without parole. Colin Gray is the first Georgia parent prosecuted for a mass school …
On July 21, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 4,800-square-foot Medical Intensive Infirmary (MII) at Johnson State Prison. Designed by NELSON Worldwide, which served as Architect of Record, the facility aims to address rising medical acuity among incarcerated individuals by providing specialized on-site care. The project is intended …
The Georgia Department of Corrections is warning the public about two scams that demand money from families, one falsely claiming additional fees are needed after an arrest and another demanding payment before an inmate’s release. According to the GDC, the calls are believed to be made by inmates using contraband cell phones. The department states …
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced the installation of new ModCorr MaxMod modular housing units at four facilities and one modular Medical Intensive Infirmary (MII) unit at Johnson State Prison, adding a total of 524 beds. The project, announced at a ceremony on July 21st, is part of GDC’s broader effort to strengthen correctional …
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