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This is a summary of reporting published by Correctional News on July 22, 2026. It was not written by Georgia Prisoners’ Speak. GPS tracks coverage of Georgia’s prison system so the record stays in one place. The full article is on Correctional News’s own site.
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 21 for a new Medical Intensive Infirmary at Johnson State Prison, marking the completion of a statewide modular construction program. The initiative, developed with ModCorr, added 504 maximum-security beds across eight housing units at five GDC facilities and 20 medical beds in the new infirmary. The 4,800-square-foot infirmary is designed to provide dedicated medical treatment space for incarcerated individuals, reducing the need for transportation to outside providers. According to GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver, modular construction is expected to remain a key part of the department’s long-term capital strategy.
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