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Smith Named New Southeast Regional Director for Georgia Department of Corrections – The Georgia Virtue

Tamarshe Smith (Photo: Georgia Department of Corrections) Share this Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Reddit Email Last week, Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Tarmarshe Smith, Assistant Director for the Southeast Region, to Southeast Regional Director, effective October 1, 2025, following the retirement of his predecessor, Annettia Toby.  As Southeast …

‘It could’ve been prevented’: Family demanding answers after they say GDC didn’t contact them after their loved one was attacked in prison – WALB

‘It could’ve been prevented’: Family demanding answers after they say GDC didn’t contact them after their loved one was attacked in prison VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) – A family said the justice system has failed them after allegedly learning about their loved one’s stabbing, inside a South Georgia prison, from other inmates. Now we do want …

Georgia prison homicides outpacing last year

Homicides in Georgia prisons at the six month mark this year are outpacing last year, which was one of the deadliest years on record. In just the first six months of this year, the Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating 42 deaths as possible homicides — already nearly two-thirds of the 66 suspected prison homicides …

ITUC Observations under Article 23 – USA C105 (Forced Labour)

1 The International Trade Union Confederation is a worldwide union network that represents 207 million workers in 163 countries and territories. ITUC’s primary mission is to promote and defend workers’ rights through international cooperation between trade unions, global campaigning and advocacy within major global institutions. Among its affiliates is the American Federation of Labor-Congress of …

Louis DeBroux III Takes New Role with Georgia Department of Corrections – Correctional News

Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the appointment of Louis DeBroux III to serve as assistant commissioner of the Office of Research, Strategic Planning and Government Relations. In this role, DeBroux will serve as legislative liaison, promoting legislative and policy priorities of the GDC and the primary contact with members of the …

Smuggling cases at Georgia prison fizzle: drugs were never tested

Smuggling cases at Georgia prison fizzle: Drugs were never tested The arrests created headlines throughout Georgia and even beyond. Two young female correctional officers showed up for their shifts at Calhoun State Prison in South Georgia with suspicious-looking Hot Pockets packages. When the packages were examined, the arrest warrants would later allege, they were found …