Facility
EMANUEL WOMEN’S FACILITY
GPS facility profile for EMANUEL WOMEN’S FACILITY. Population: 418. 1 deaths tracked.
Key Facts
1,770
Total deaths in Georgia prisons tracked by GPS since 2020 — the system Emanuel Women's Facility operates within
333
Deaths recorded by GPS in Georgia prisons in 2024, the highest single-year total in the GPS database
70
Deaths recorded by GPS statewide in 2026 through early April, including 23 confirmed homicides
52,915
GDC total population as of April 3, 2026, with 2,389 additional people backlogged in county jails
$11.2M
Total verified wrongful death settlements across Georgia's prison system in GPS reporting
1,261
Inmates statewide classified as having poorly controlled health conditions as of April 1, 2026
By the Numbers
1,771
Total Deaths Tracked by GPS
71
Deaths in 2026 (GPS tracked)
6
Terminally Ill Inmates
13,003
Close Security (24.30%)
40.99
Average Inmate Age
60.31%
Black Inmates
Facility Overview
EMANUEL WOMEN’S FACILITY is located in Swainsboro, Emanuel County. The facility is currently led by Warden Jessie Williams.
Population and Capacity
Current population: 418. Rated capacity: 415 (100.7% of capacity). This facility is operating 0.7% over rated capacity.
Deaths in Custody
GPS has tracked 1 death at this facility.
GPS Monitoring
GPS tracks this facility through weekly population reports, mortality records, and public records monitoring. Intelligence will be expanded as additional reporting and source material becomes available.
Timeline
February 10, 2026
New Warden Wendy Jackson reports of retaliation, intimidation, and unsafe conditions at Pulaski State Prison report
April 1, 2025
Pattern of crisis conditions reported under new Warden Wendy Jackson at Pulaski State Prison - intimidation, retaliation, extended lockdowns, grievance process failures incident
January 31, 2025
Statewide correctional officer vacancies average 50% while prison populations have doubled since original facility design, creating staffing crisis report
October 1, 2024
DOJ Investigation of Georgia Prisons with Constitutional Violations Documented investigation
October 31, 2023
DOJ Investigation of Georgia Prisons documenting constitutional violations at Pulaski State Prison investigation
October 31, 2023
DOJ Investigation of Georgia Prisons - Constitutional Violations Documented investigation
June 30, 2022
Gang members using violence to extort inmates and families at Pulaski State Prison for Women report
Source Articles
Pulaski State Prison Crisis: Untested Warden, Deadly History