How a Georgia prison inmate would change the system – AJC.com

Editor’s note: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is not identifying the inmate who wrote this essay for his safety. As an educated inmate with more than 15 years of experience in the Georgia prison system, I believe I can offer valuable insights to the Georgia State Senate’s study committee on current prison issues. The root causes of …

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Special Editorial Series: Georgia’s prison system is in crisis – AJC.com

Special Editorial Series: Georgia’s prison system is in crisis Georgia’s prison system is in crisis: Face it, fix it. For years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on rampant violence, drugs and corruption in the state’s correctional institutions. This week, we hear from stakeholders and look for solutions. Today kicks off a series of editorials that …

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Georgia state prison deaths at record level

The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeing its deadliest year ever, with 156 deaths including at least 24 homicides during the first six months of 2024. Total deaths from all causes have been rising since 2020.

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