Inmate dies at Coastal State Prison – MSN
16 hours ago … SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A Coastal State Prison inmate died on Sunday, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed to WTOC.
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Family Demands Answers After Inmate Dies in Fall at Georgia Prison
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Workers and inmates report human rights crisis at Coastal State Prison – WTOC
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Workers and inmates at Coastal State Prison are reporting what they call a human rights crisis, echoing findings from a federal investigation into Georgia’s prison system. A 2024 U.S. Department of Justice investigation found Georgia prisons, including Coastal State, are failing to protect inmates from violence, neglect, and unconstitutional conditions. Two …
Inmate dies at Coastal State Prison – WTOC
Inmate dies at Coastal State Prison Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM EST SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A Coastal State Prison inmate died on Sunday, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed to WTOC. A spokesperson for GDC says DeJarvis Walker died on February 8th. The cause of his death is undetermined, but …
Federal judge chides Georgia prison boss and GDC for acting ‘above the law’ – AJC.com
MACON — A federal judge on Tuesday scolded the Georgia Department of Corrections’ persistent failure to comply with court orders and questioned whether the department deems itself “above the law.” U.S. District Court Judge Tilman E. “Tripp” Self III went so far as to summon GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver to the witness stand to explain …
GDC: Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison – 41NBC News
GDC: Inmate dies at Hancock State Prison The death is being investigated by the GDC’s Office of Professional Standards, and the investigation is ongoing. February 10, 2026 Monica Diaz-Meek, SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Friday at Hancock State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Jaylin …
GDC: Inmate dies at Macon State Prison – 41NBC News
GDC: Inmate dies at Macon State Prison According to the GDC, there were no reports of an altercation and no signs of foul play. February 10, 2026 Monica Diaz-Meek, OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate died Monday at Macon State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The inmate has been identified as Eric …
GDC confirms inmate death after ‘altercation’ at Hancock State Prison – 41nbc.com
GDC confirms inmate death after ‘altercation’ at Hancock State Prison The Georgia Department of Corrections says the inmate’s death is under investigation by its Office of Professional Standards. January 27, 2026 Tucker Sargent, HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Hancock State Prison died after an “altercation” with another inmate, according to the Georgia …
Coastal State Prison employee arrested, charged with trading with inmates without consent of warden or superintendent – WTOC
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – A Coastal State Prison corrections officer is facing charges in Chatham County. Michael Shawn Cole(Chatham County Sheriff's Office)27-year-old Michael Shawn Cole was charged with trading with inmates without consent of warden or superintendent, giving to or possession by inmates prohibited items and violation of oath by public officer. His employment …
GDC: Fourth inmate dies following ‘gang-affiliated disturbance’ at Washington State Prison – wgxa.tv
Watchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYGDC: Fourth inmate dies following 'gang-affiliated disturbance' at Washington State Prisonby Leah Kincaid 0CommentShare storySharetopics: Washington State PrisonInmate deathsGang disturbanceGeorgia Department of CorrectionsMedical emergencyPrison riotSilas WestbrookMetro Rentry FacilityA fourth inmate injured in the fights at Washington State Prison has died after a "medical emergency" on Saturday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections …