# Georgia inmate dies of tuberculosis

> HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. — A inmate in one of Georgia’s prisons has died after contracting tuberculosis. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed that an inmate entered custody at the McRae Women’s (D…

**Published**: 2026-10-23
**Source**: https://gps.press/gps-news/georgia-inmate-dies-of-tuberculosis/
**Author**: Georgia Prisoners' Speak

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HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. — A inmate in one of Georgia’s prisons has died after contracting tuberculosis. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed that an inmate entered custody at the McRae Women’s (Diagnostic) Facility and was then transferred to the Pulaski State Prison in central Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] While there, she became sick and…