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DAVISBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections on Monday released new details about a disturbance at Washington State Prison that left three inmates dead. The prison remained on lockdown on Monday, a day after the incident. It – instagram.com

Close Never miss a post from crimewatchatlantaSign up for Instagram to stay in the loop. Sign up Log in crimewatchatlanta •Follow More options crimewatchatlanta 14w DAVISBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections on Monday released new details about a disturbance at Washington State Prison that left three inmates dead. The prison remained on …

Central State Prison inmate hospitalized after fight with another inmate, Georgia Department of Corrections says – 13WMAZ

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 …

GDC: Telfair State Prison inmate killed in altercation, investigation underway – WGXA

Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC: Telfair State Prison inmate killed in altercation, investigation underwayby Leah Kincaid 4CommentShare storySharetopics: Telfair State PrisonInmate deathAltercationGeorgia Department of CorrectionsHomicide investigationPreston Cato PhelpsGBI Crime LabLife sentenceTELFAIR COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — An inmate was killed at Telfair State Prison on Saturday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. GDC officials confirmed that 28-year-old …

Inmate dies in Telfair State Prison after altercation, Georgia Department of Corrections confirms – WTOC

Inmate dies in Telfair State Prison after altercation, Georgia Department of Corrections confirms

Inmate killed at Telfair State Prison, Georgia Department of Corrections says – 13WMAZ

Inmate killed at Telfair State Prison, Georgia Department of Corrections says A Telfair State Prison inmate was killed on Saturday after an altercation with other inmates, the Georgia Department of Corrections says.

Georgia release last meal request for man set to be executed in …

BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Corrections has released the last meal request of a man set to be put to death next week. The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced 52-year-old Stacey Humphreys last meal request, who is scheduled to be executed in Butts County on Wednesday, Dec. 17, by lethal injection. …

Dooly State Prison deputy warden bitten while handcuffing inmate, GDC confirms – 13WMAZ

Dooly Macon Dooly State Prison deputy warden bitten while handcuffing inmate, GDC confirms They say that the deputy warden of security was bitten by an inmate while trying to put them in handcuffs. Credit: 13WMAZ UNADILLA, Ga. — The deputy warden for security for a Central Georgia prison was bitten by an inmate while trying …

Georgia prisons push for drone mitigation as contraband deliveries …

The people who manage Georgia prisons are still struggling to keep enough guards for a prison population that will keep growing for the foreseeable future. This story also appeared in Georgia Public Broadcasting Meanwhile, the Georgia Department of Corrections continues to forcefully and persistently make their case for permission to ground unmanned aircraft — drones …

Too few guards and too many drones: Georgia prisons leaders alert lawmakers to dangers

Credit: Sofi Gratas/GPB News Section Branding Header Content Too few guards and too many drones: Georgia prisons leaders alert lawmakers to dangers Primary Content LISTEN: While the number of prison guards in Georgia prisons is at a 15-year low, corrections officials say the number of people incarcerated in the state is at a 15-year high …

Former corrections officer cadet pleads guilty to smuggling meth into …

Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYFormer corrections officer cadet pleads guilty to smuggling meth into Dooly State Prisonby Leah Kincaid 1CommentShare storySharetopics: MethamphetamineSmugglingDooly State PrisonCorrections officerJulius Deshawn Williams Jr.Georgia Department of CorrectionsDrug Enforcement AdministrationPossession with intentDOOLY COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A man who was training to be a correction officer at Dooly State Prison pleaded guilty to attempting …