GPS RESEARCH LIBRARY: Dooly State Prison: the public record, 2015 to 2026
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Generated: 2026-10-24 16:38:08 EDT

Research Date: 2026-10-21
Topic: Dooly State Prison (Unadilla): capacity, deaths and violence, prosecutions, lawsuits, staffing, money and audits
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SUMMARY
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This collection sets out facts from public sources on the subject in its title, drawn from Georgia, federal sources and other sources. Each entry gives a short statement, the exact passage from the source that supports it, and the source's title, web address and the date it was retrieved. Searches of a source that found no match are listed too, with the wordings that were tried. The entries record what each source said when it was retrieved. They aren't a complete account of the subject, and they don't add analysis or conclusions.

CASE DETAILS (81)
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- [reported] Five prisoners injured in March 23, 2026 dormitory fight at Dooly State Prison
  On March 23, 2026, five prisoners at Dooly State Prison in Unadilla required medical attention after a fight broke out in one of the prison's dormitories. GDC declined to provide information on when the fight happened or who was involved.
  Date: 2026-03-23
  Tags: violence,facilities,investigations
  Sources: Five Prisoners in Georgia Injured in Fight, Two Months After Three Prisoners Were Killed

- [reported] Chasity Coleman charged with bribery and attempted drug trafficking at Dooly SP
  Chasity Coleman, 22, of Cordele, Georgia, formerly a Correctional Officer at Dooly State Prison, was charged with accepting bribe payments to protect drug transactions and with attempted drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
  Tags: corruption,drugs,staffing,investigations
  Sources: <!DOCTYPE html><html><head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no"> <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; URL='/usao-ndga/pr/furt

- [reported] Davis v. Dooly State Prison: inmate alleged 12+ unanswered sick call requests for ear object
  In Davis v. Dooly State Prison (M.D. Ga., 2025-07-11), a pro se inmate alleged he had 'something lodged in [his] right ear' and submitted 'over 12 sick call medical request[s] to be seen for' the issue, to no avail.
  Date: 2025-07-11
  Tags: medical,legal,conditions
  Sources: DAVIS v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2025-07-11 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Former cadet pleads guilty to meth distribution
  Julius Deshawn Williams Jr., 29, of Bonaire, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine before U.S. District Judge C. Ashley Royal on Dec. 1.
  Tags: drugs,corruption,investigations
  Sources: <!DOCTYPE html><html><head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no"> <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; URL='/usao-mdga/pr/form

- [reported] Inmate Joshua Parrott killed after altercation at Dooly State Prison
  According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, inmate Joshua Parrott was killed on a Sunday following an altercation with another prisoner at Dooly State Prison. Parrott was serving life with parole for a murder out of Coffee County.
  Tags: violence,death,facilities
  Sources: Dooly State Prison inmate dead after altercation with another prisoner Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Inmate Joshua Parrott found dead at Dooly State Prison after altercation
  41NBC reported that 45-year-old Joshua Parrott was found dead around 6:15 a.m. on January 12 at Dooly State Prison following an altercation with another inmate, according to GDC.
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Inmate at Dooly State Prison found dead, investigation underway - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

- [reported] Chad Taylor Roadifer homicide at Dooly State Prison, October 27, 2023
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's list of Georgia prison homicides reports that Chad Taylor Roadifer, 45, died October 27, 2023 at Dooly State Prison of delayed complications of blunt force head trauma, with an interval of months. Source text: "Chad Taylor Roadifer , 45: (Oct. 27, 2023) delayed complications of blunt force head trauma, interval months."
  Date: 2023-10-27
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Ga prison homicides: A list of those killed in Georgia's prison system

- [reported] DSP officer Elise Merrell arrested with 250 grams of marijuana
  GDC's contraband arrest report states that on March 15, at Dooly State Prison, Officer Elise Merrell entered the briefing room when officers noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from her person; after consenting to a strip search, 8 bundles of contraband containing 250 grams of marijuana were discovered, and Merrell was arrested by the Dooly County Sheriff's Office.
  Tags: contraband,drugs,corruption,staffing
  Sources: Contraband Arrest at Dooly State Prison | GDC

- [reported] King v. Dooly State Prison: inmate alleged untreated injury after bunk fall and surgery
  In King v. Dooly State Prison (M.D. Ga., 2023-09-20), pro se plaintiff Isaac King, Jr. alleged that he fell from a top bunk, injuring his mouth, and was not receiving medical treatment after undergoing surgery.
  Date: 2023-09-20
  Tags: medical,legal,conditions
  Sources: KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2023-09-20 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Parrott's body sent to GBI Crime Lab for cause of death
  WGXA reported that after Joshua Parrott was killed following an altercation at Dooly State Prison, his body was turned over to the county coroner and taken to the GBI Crime Lab to determine cause of death.
  Tags: death,investigations,facilities
  Sources: Dooly State Prison inmate dead after altercation with another prisoner Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Parrott autopsy scheduled January 15; serving life for murder out of Coffee County
  According to Dooly County Coroner Brett Walls, next of kin had been notified, the autopsy was to be performed on January 15, and the investigation was ongoing. The article states Parrott was serving life with parole for murder out of Coffee County.
  Tags: death,investigations
  Sources: Inmate at Dooly State Prison found dead, investigation underway - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

- [confirmed] Roadifer death corroborated in AMARK Foundation compilation
  The AMARK Foundation document reproduces the AJC-compiled homicide list entry recording that Chad Taylor Roadifer, 45, died October 27, 2023 at Dooly State Prison of delayed complications of blunt force head trauma, with a months-long interval. Source text: "Chad Taylor Roadifer, 45: (Oct. 27, 2023) delayed complications of blunt force head trauma, interval months."
  Date: 2023-10-27
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [reported] Dooly inmate Rivas admitted orchestrating fraud scheme from inside prison
  Flagler County Sheriff's Detective First Class Douglas traveled to Dooly State Prison and interviewed inmate Rivas, who admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme and described how the fraud operation functioned from inside the Georgia prison system.
  Tags: corruption,contraband,investigations,operations
  Sources: Charges Filed against Georgia Inmate Highlights Contraband and Corruption Concerns Tied to Dooly State Prison - Flagler County Sheriff's Office

- [reported] DSP officer Roland Johnson arrested introducing 4 cellphones, 2 chargers
  GDC's contraband arrest report states that on October 16, at Dooly State Prison, Officer Roland Johnson was arrested for attempting to introduce contraband to the facility by the Dooly County Sheriff's Office, and after conducting a search, security staff discovered 4 cellphones and 2 cellphone chargers.
  Tags: contraband,corruption,staffing
  Sources: Contraband Arrests at Dooly State Prison and Smith State Prison | GDC

- [reported] Whittle v. Dooly State Prison dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute
  In Whittle v. Dooly State Prison (M.D. Ga., 2023-07-28), pro se plaintiff Thomas Andrew Whittle's Section 1983 civil rights complaint was dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute after he twice failed to respond to court orders regarding the filing fee.
  Date: 2023-07-28
  Tags: legal
  Sources: WHITTLE v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2023-07-28 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Prison fight and stabbing involving seven inmates at Dooly State Prison
  The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed a prison fight involving seven inmates and a stabbing happened at Dooly State Prison on a Thursday.
  Tags: violence,facilities
  Sources: Stabbing fight at Dooly State Prison injures seven inmates Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Roadifer attacked by another inmate July 3, 2023 at Dooly, per NIA account
  A National Incarceration Association (joinnia.com) article reported that Chad Roadiger (referred to elsewhere as Chad Taylor Roadifer), Leah's older brother, was housed at Dooly State Correctional Facility on July 3, 2023, when he was, reportedly, attacked by another inmate, receiving repeated blunt force trauma to his head as well as strangulation. Source text: "Chad Roadiger, Leah's older brother by six years, was housed at Dooly State Correctional Facility on July 3, 2023, when he was, reportedly, attacked by another inmate. Chad received repeated blunt force trauma to his head as well as strangulation, presumably in the form of a choke hold while being"
  Date: 2023-07-03
  Tags: violence,death,facilities
  Sources: She is Her Brother's Keeper | The Brutal Story of Chad Roadiger's Last Moments

- [confirmed] Operation Ghost Guard: nearly 50 GDC officers indicted February 11, 2016
  The FBI's Atlanta Division announced on February 11, 2016 the results of a public corruption investigation called Operation Ghost Guard, with nearly 50 current and former Georgia Department of Corrections officers indicted that day for accepting bribes to protect what they believed to be drug shipments, after 15 corrections officers, 19 civilians and 19 inmates were indicted the prior month.
  Date: 2016-02-11
  Tags: corruption,drugs,investigations,contraband
  Sources: Operation Ghost Guard — FBI

- [reported] Shakedown after stabbing fight confiscates contraband cell phones
  A stabbing fight among seven inmates at Dooly State Prison led to a facility shakedown during which some contraband cell phones were confiscated; GDC said all seven inmates sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  Tags: violence,contraband,facilities,operations
  Sources: Stabbing fight at Dooly State Prison injures seven inmates Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [confirmed] Former cadet pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle meth into Dooly State Prison
  A former correctional officer cadet pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to bring more than a half kilogram of 100% pure methamphetamine into Dooly State Prison for an inmate.
  Date: 2024-01-01
  Tags: drugs,contraband,corruption,investigations
  Sources: <!DOCTYPE html><html><head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no"> <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; URL='/usao-mdga/pr/form

- [confirmed] DOJ visited Dooly State Prison in 2022 and 2023
  DOJ's Civil Rights Division investigation visited Dooly State Prison in 2022 and 2023 as part of its investigation of Georgia prisons.
  Tags: investigations,legal
  Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024)

- [reported] Rivas serving four years in GDC, scheduled for 2027 release
  Rivas is serving four years in the Georgia Department of Corrections for charges including aggravated assault, theft by taking, and robbery by sudden snatching, and was scheduled for release in 2027.
  Date: 2027-01-01
  Tags: legal,reentry
  Sources: Charges Filed against Georgia Inmate Highlights Contraband and Corruption Concerns Tied to Dooly State Prison - Flagler County Sheriff's Office

- [reported] Two arrested in high-speed chase en route to drone contraband drop at Dooly
  The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested two men after a high-speed chase and accusations they were headed to make a drone contraband drop at Dooly State Prison in Unadilla on April 8, 2026.
  Date: 2026-04-08
  Tags: contraband,drugs,operations,investigations
  Sources: 2 arrested in high-speed chase, prison drone drop plot | FOX 5 Atlanta

- [reported] Inmate charged in phone fraud impersonating deputy
  The Flagler County Sheriff's Office obtained an arrest warrant for Abraham Rivas, 32, incarcerated at Dooly State Prison, for a phone-based fraud scheme impersonating a Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputy targeting a local resident.
  Tags: corruption,contraband,investigations
  Sources: Charges Filed against Georgia Inmate Highlights Contraband and Corruption Concerns Tied to Dooly State Prison - Flagler County Sheriff's Office

- [reported] Nine inmates hospitalized after Dooly State Prison altercation
  GDC confirmed to CBS News Atlanta that an altercation involving numerous inmates happened at Dooly State Prison, sending nine inmates to local hospitals; seven of the nine had since returned to the prison and no staff were injured.
  Date: 2026-05-22
  Tags: violence,medical,facilities
  Sources: Georgia Corrections facilities on lockdown after prison altercation sends 9 inmates to hospital, officials say - CBS Atlanta

- [confirmed] Cadet found with meth during June 24, 2024 entry security check
  Williams was a cadet undergoing training to become a correctional officer at Dooly State Prison. On June 24, 2024, GDC officers conducting the required entry security check and shakedown found four packages containing methamphetamine wrapped in black tape hidden on him.
  Date: 2024-06-24
  Tags: drugs,contraband,corruption,operations
  Sources: <!DOCTYPE html><html><head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no"> <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; URL='/usao-mdga/pr/form

- [reported] Dimitri Merci Jackson died January 3, 2023 at Dooly SP of stab wound to chest
  The AJC's compiled homicide list records that Dimitri Merci Jackson, 36, died January 3, 2023 at Dooly State Prison of a stab wound to the chest.
  Date: 2023-01-03
  Tags: violence,death
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [reported] Drone-drop suspects had marijuana, cell phones, drone; intended Dooly drop
  Investigators said marijuana, multiple cell phones, a drone, and items commonly used in 'prison drop' operations were found, and the driver, Bonner, told authorities they had intended to make a drop at Dooly State Prison in Unadilla.
  Date: 2026-04-08
  Tags: contraband,drugs,operations
  Sources: 2 arrested in high-speed chase, prison drone drop plot | FOX 5 Atlanta

- [reported] Correctional officer charged with murder at Augusta State Medical Prison
  Roderick Hayes, an inmate at Augusta State Medical Prison, was killed; correctional officer Lloyd Hopkins was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and violation of oath by a public officer; inmates Brendon Moore and Andy Ulysse were charged with felony murder and aggravated assault.
  Tags: violence,corruption,death
  Sources: Georgia prison guard is accused of murder in inmate's death; two inmates also charged

- [reported] Statewide GDC lockdown after Dooly State Prison fight
  All of the Georgia Department of Corrections' facilities around the state were placed on lockdown after a fight sent nine inmates to the hospital, in an altercation involving numerous inmates at Dooly State Prison.
  Date: 2026-05-22
  Tags: violence,operations,facilities
  Sources: Georgia Corrections facilities on lockdown after prison altercation sends 9 inmates to hospital, officials say - CBS Atlanta

- [confirmed] June 2023 gang fight at Dooly during STG sergeant vacancy
  DOJ's findings report states that a gang fight broke out at Dooly State Prison on June 23, 2023, around the same time the facility's STG (Special/Security Threat Group) sergeant position had been vacant for three months.
  Date: 2023-06-23
  Tags: gangs,violence,staffing
  Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024)

- [reported] June 23, 2023 gang fight at Dooly coincided with three-month STG sergeant vacancy
  On June 23, 2023, a gang fight broke out at Dooly State Prison, and around the same time the STG (Security Threat Group) sergeant's position had been vacant for three months.
  Date: 2023-06-23
  Tags: gangs,violence,staffing,facilities
  Sources: Findings Report — Investigation of the Georgia Department of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, October 21, 2024

- [reported] Brian Lee Wainwright died January 4, 2024 at Dooly SP, classified homicide
  The AJC's compiled homicide list records Brian Lee Wainwright, 59, died January 4, 2024 at Dooly State Prison, classified as homicide, with no death certificate yet available.
  Date: 2024-01-04
  Tags: violence,death
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [reported] Man arrested on Dooly grounds with contraband; charged with meth trafficking
  A man was arrested for contraband on the grounds of Dooly State Prison after being spotted on the facility's grounds on a Sunday; GDOC officials said Isiah Jaquez Riden was found with contraband and charged with trading with inmates without consent of warden or superintendent and trafficking in methamphetamine.
  Tags: contraband,drugs,investigations
  Sources: Man arrested for contraband at Dooly State Prison

- [reported] Former Dooly officer charged with bribery and drug trafficking
  Brandon Watkins, 24, of Warner Robins, formerly a correctional officer at Dooly State Prison, was charged with accepting bribe payments to protect drug transactions and with attempted drug trafficking.
  Tags: corruption,drugs,investigations
  Sources: Prison guard corruption case leads to federal indictments | The Union-Recorder

- [confirmed] Mid-June 2022 Gangster Disciples vs. Bloods fight at Dooly
  DOJ's findings report states that on a morning in mid-June 2022, a large gang fight between Gangster Disciples and Bloods erupted at Dooly State Prison, involving gang members from multiple housing units; four windows were broken and seven incarcerated people were transported to outside hospitals for lacerations and puncture wounds.
  Date: 2022-06-01
  Tags: gangs,violence,medical
  Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024)

- [reported] Russell Hollman promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly SP effective Feb 16, 2019
  GDC Interim Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Russell Hollman to deputy warden of security at Dooly State Prison effective February 16, 2019.
  Date: 2019-02-16
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [6]

- [reported] June 2022 Gangster Disciples–Bloods fight at Dooly injured seven, broke four windows
  On a morning in mid-June 2022, a large gang fight between Gangster Disciples and Bloods erupted at Dooly State Prison, involving gang members from multiple housing units. Four windows were broken in the melee, and seven incarcerated people were transported to outside hospitals for lacerations and puncture wounds.
  Date: 2022-06-01
  Tags: gangs,violence,medical,facilities
  Sources: Findings Report — Investigation of the Georgia Department of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, October 21, 2024

- [reported] Raquon Ja'Veyonte Tucker died March 22, 2024 at Dooly SP of blunt force head trauma
  The AJC's compiled homicide list records Raquon Ja'Veyonte Tucker, 26, died March 22, 2024 at Dooly State Prison of complications of blunt force head trauma.
  Date: 2024-03-22
  Tags: violence,death
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [reported] Chad Roadiger's sister received little to no response from Dooly County DA
  The joinnia.com article reported that months after Chad Roadiger's death, his sister Leah was still receiving little to no response from the Dooly County District Attorney's office as she sought answers.
  Tags: death,legal,investigations
  Sources: She is Her Brother's Keeper | The Brutal Story of Chad Roadiger's Last Moments

- [confirmed] SART dismissed Dooly sexual assault allegation based on cell assignment
  DOJ's findings report describes a Sexual Abuse Response Team (SART) investigation that concluded an individual's allegation that his cellmate at Dooly State Prison sexually assaulted him must be false because the two men were assigned to different cells, apparently failing to consider other circumstances.
  Tags: investigations,legal,conditions
  Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024)

- [reported] Carlos Omar Soldiew-Acosta died June 22, 2024 at Dooly SP of blunt force trauma; possibly dead 24+ hours before found
  The AJC's compiled homicide list records that Carlos Omar Soldiew-Acosta, 38, died June 22, 2024 at Dooly State Prison of complications due to blunt force trauma, and that the coroner told a TV station he may have been dead for more than 24 hours before his body was found.
  Date: 2024-06-22
  Tags: violence,death,conditions
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [confirmed] Dooly among facilities in April 26, 2023 DOJ site visits
  DOJ's findings report lists Dooly State Prison among the facilities DOJ conducted site visits to on April 26, 2023.
  Date: 2023-04-26
  Tags: investigations,legal
  Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024)

- [reported] Zeary Davis died September 26, 2024 at Dooly SP; coroner said stabbed to death
  The AJC's compiled homicide list records that Zeary Davis, 31, died September 26, 2024 at Dooly State Prison, and a county coroner told a TV station he was stabbed to death; no death certificate was yet available.
  Date: 2024-09-26
  Tags: violence,death
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [confirmed] King complaint names medical staff and Wellpath
  Issac King, Jr.'s complaint named 'Medical Unit', 'Wellpath', 'P.A. doctor Mr. Vevinal', 'P.A. Woodar', and 'Nurse B.B.' as defendants over a bunk-fall mouth injury and lack of medical treatment.
  Date: 2024-01-18
  Tags: medical,legal
  Sources: KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2024-01-18 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Inmate death at Dooly State Prison, no foul play suspected
  The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed an inmate died at Dooly State Prison on a Sunday, and authorities did not suspect foul play at that time.
  Tags: death,facilities
  Sources: GDC confirms inmate death at Dooly State Prison - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

- [reported] Glen Johnson appointed Dooly warden effective January 1, 2015
  GDC Commissioner Brian Owens announced the appointment of Glen Johnson as Warden of Dooly State Prison effective January 1, 2015.
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: Ambrose Native Named Warden | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Nine former/current DSP officers charged in Operation Ghost Guard
  The Union-Recorder reported that nine former or current correctional officers at Dooly State Prison were charged with accepting bribe payments to protect drug transactions and with attempted drug trafficking: Chasity Coleman, 22, of Cordele; Angela Dinkins, 25, of Morrow; Benjamin Floyd, 23, of Hawkinsville; Jaleel Green, 23, of Oglethorpe; Cortavius Henderson, 23, of Cordele; Tiawanna McDonald, 24, of Centerville; Brandon Mullino, 34, of Hawkinsville; Alice Whitfield, 24, of Unadilla; and Branden Wiley, 24, of Cordele.
  Tags: corruption,drugs,staffing,investigations
  Sources: Prison guard corruption case leads to federal indictments | The Union-Recorder

- [reported] Inmate Raquon Tucker found dead at Dooly State Prison
  GDC confirmed inmate Raquon Tucker was found dead on Friday, March 22, at Dooly State Prison. The body was turned over to the county coroner and will be transported to the GBI Medical Examiner's Office to determine the official cause of death. The death is being investigated by GDC's Office of Professional Standards.
  Date: 2024-03-22
  Tags: death,investigations
  Sources: Ga. Dept. of Corrections investigating inmate death at Dooly State Prison

- [reported] Charles Hudson promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly SP effective Aug 16, 2024
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Charles Hudson, Chief of Security at Macon State Prison, to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective August 16, 2024.
  Date: 2024-08-16
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [7]

- [reported] Two drones, controller, and 394 grams of tobacco found in vehicle near Dooly SP
  A GDC contraband report stated that a search of a vehicle occupied by civilians Dontacious Patrick and Solomon Thompkins near Dooly State Prison, following a GDC K9 unit-initiated Houston County Sheriff's Office traffic stop, found 2 drones, a drone controller, and 394 grams of tobacco.
  Tags: contraband,drugs,operations
  Sources: Contraband Arrests at Multiple State Prisons | Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-11-15)

- [reported] Eleven inmates hurt in Dooly State Prison altercation
  According to a press release sent by the Georgia Department of Corrections, a total of 11 inmates were hurt after "an altercation occurred between several inmates" at Dooly State Prison on a Friday; nine inmates were taken to local hospitals, and two were life-flighted.
  Tags: violence,medical,facilities
  Sources: 11 inmates stabbed during altercation at Dooly State Prison

- [reported] Raquon Tucker was serving seven years for burglary out of Ben Hill County
  WALB reported that Raquon Tucker, who died at Dooly State Prison, was serving seven years for burglary out of Ben Hill County with a maximum release date of November 2024.
  Date: 2024-01-01
  Tags: death,reentry
  Sources: Ga. Dept. of Corrections investigating inmate death at Dooly State Prison

- [reported] Statewide lockdown after gang-related fights, including at Dooly
  A GDC spokesperson said fights at Smith, Wilcox, Hays, and Valdosta State Prisons resulted in five inmates sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on a Wednesday, and early the following Thursday morning six Dooly State Prison inmates were also taken to local hospitals, including three via Life Flight, with non-life-threatening injuries from another altercation.
  Tags: gangs,violence,medical,operations
  Sources: GDC prisons locked down statewide after multiple inmates injured in 'gang-related' fights Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Lee Major promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly SP effective Jan 16, 2025
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Lee Major, Unit Manager at the Special Management Unit, to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison, effective January 16, 2025.
  Date: 2025-01-16
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [8]

- [reported] Two Dooly SP officers arrested same day for bringing in contraband bundles
  A GDC contraband report stated that GDC arrested two Dooly State Prison officers, Conswaila Spikes and Erika Curry, on the same day for bringing in bundles of contraband wrapped in black tape, Spikes by the Dodge County Sheriff's Office and Curry by the Dooly County Sheriff's Office.
  Tags: contraband,corruption,staffing
  Sources: Contraband Arrests at Multiple State Prisons | Georgia Department of Corrections (2020-09-28)

- [reported] Dooly fight followed earlier fight a week prior
  The Dooly State Prison incident in which six inmates were hospitalized came just over a week after another fight at the facility left five inmates injured on a Monday.
  Tags: violence,gangs
  Sources: GDC prisons locked down statewide after multiple inmates injured in 'gang-related' fights Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Two inmates life-flighted after Dooly altercation
  41NBC reported that GDC said nine inmates were taken to local hospitals, and two were life-flighted, for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries from the Dooly State Prison altercation.
  Tags: violence,medical,facilities
  Sources: 11 inmates stabbed during altercation at Dooly State Prison

- [reported] Four of six Dooly injured inmates returned to facility during lockdown
  GDC said four of the six inmates injured at Dooly State Prison had returned to the facility while the statewide lockdown was in effect.
  Tags: violence,medical,operations
  Sources: GDC prisons locked down statewide after multiple inmates injured in 'gang-related' fights Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Nine inmates injured in gang-related fight at Dooly State Prison
  WGXA reported that nine inmates were injured in a 'gang-related' altercation at Dooly State Prison on a Thursday, prompting a statewide lockdown, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.
  Tags: violence,gangs,facilities
  Sources: GDC: 9 hurt after 'gang-related' fight at Dooly State Prison, prompting statewide lockdown Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Inmate Carlito Soldiew-Acosta died at Dooly State Prison
  An inmate who was serving time for a murder in Toombs County, Carlito Soldiew-Acosta, who was charged with murder in the death of Marie Warnock in Lyons, died at Dooly State Prison.
  Tags: death,facilities
  Sources: Man charged in 2015 Toombs Co. murder dies at Dooly State Prison

- [reported] Dooly fight contained to two dorms; seven inmates returned to facility
  The Dooly State Prison fight was contained to two dorms, and all involved inmates were taken to a local hospital with 'non-life-threatening injuries'; as of a Friday afternoon, seven inmates had returned to the facility.
  Tags: violence,gangs,facilities
  Sources: GDC: 9 hurt after 'gang-related' fight at Dooly State Prison, prompting statewide lockdown Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Aimee Smith reassigned as Dooly warden effective December 16, 2018
  GDC Interim Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the reassignment of Aimee Smith to warden of Dooly State Prison effective December 16, 2018.
  Date: 2018-12-12
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [4]

- [reported] Carlito Omar Soldiew-Acosta found dead in isolation cell at Dooly SP, deceased 24+ hours
  Southeast Georgia Today reported that Dooly County Coroner James Hudson confirmed that Carlito Omar Soldiew-Acosta was found in his isolation cell at Dooly State Prison in Unadilla and had been deceased for at least 24 hours if not longer, with his body turned over to the GBI crime lab and foul play suspected.
  Tags: death,violence,solitary,conditions
  Sources: Toombs County Murderer Found Dead in Prison Cell | Southeast Georgia Today

- [reported] Dimitri Merci Jackson homicide at Dooly State Prison, January 3, 2023
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's list of Georgia prison homicides reports Dimitri Merci Jackson, 36, died January 3, 2023 at Dooly State Prison of a stab wound to the chest.
  Date: 2023-01-03
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Ga prison homicides: A list of those killed in Georgia's prison system

- [reported] Prior statewide lockdown after gang-related altercations at multiple prisons
  WGXA reported that all GDC facilities were previously placed on lockdown following a string of 'gang-related' altercations at Dooly, Smith, Wilcox, Hays and Valdosta state prisons the month before the report was published.
  Tags: violence,gangs,operations
  Sources: GDC: 9 hurt after 'gang-related' fight at Dooly State Prison, prompting statewide lockdown Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Sheneca King promoted to deputy warden of security at Dooly
  GDC Interim Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Sheneca King to deputy warden of security at Dooly State Prison effective February 16, 2019.
  Date: 2019-02-11
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison 0

- [reported] Aimee Smith reassigned from Warden at Dooly SP to McRae Women's Facility effective March 1, 2023
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the reassignment of Aimee Smith from Warden at Dooly State Prison to Warden at McRae Women's Facility effective March 1, 2023.
  Date: 2023-03-01
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Warden at McRae Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden mcrae womens facility [1]

- [reported] GDC-FBI corruption probe indicted 16 current and 23 former GDC officers plus GEO officers
  A GDC press release said federal indictments were handed down for 16 current GDC Correctional Officers, 23 former GDC Correctional Officers, four current GEO Group Correctional Officers, and three former GEO Group Correctional Officers, as part of a joint GDC-FBI investigation into staff corruption.
  Tags: corruption,investigations,staffing,contraband
  Sources: Two year GDC & FBI investigation results in more than 45 Federal Indictments, Georgia Department of Corrections, February 11, 2016

- [reported] Soldiew-Acosta was serving life sentence for December 2015 felony murder of Marie Warnock
  Southeast Georgia Today reported that Carlito Omar Soldiew-Acosta was serving a life sentence for the December 2015 felony murder of Marie Warnock, and that he pleaded guilty to malice murder in March 2019.
  Date: 2019-03-01
  Tags: legal,death
  Sources: Toombs County Murderer Found Dead in Prison Cell | Southeast Georgia Today

- [reported] Brian Lee Wainwright homicide at Dooly State Prison, January 4, 2024
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's list of Georgia prison homicides reports Brian Lee Wainwright, 59, died January 4, 2024 at Dooly State Prison, classified as homicide, with no death certificate on file.
  Date: 2024-01-04
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Ga prison homicides: A list of those killed in Georgia's prison system

- [reported] July 17 drone contraband drop attempt at Dooly
  On July 17, two individuals were found attempting to drop a drone, controller, propellers, drone batteries, marijuana, tobacco, cellphones and chargers near Dooly State Prison; Antonette Brooks and Zacarious Sanders were arrested.
  Tags: contraband,drugs,operations
  Sources: Contraband at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Charles Hudson promoted from Dooly Deputy Warden to Warden at Calhoun SP effective June 1, 2026
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Charles Hudson, Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison, to Warden at Calhoun State Prison, effective June 1, 2026.
  Date: 2026-06-01
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Warden at Calhoun State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden calhoun state prison [3]

- [reported] GDC-FBI arrests involved employees from eight GDC prisons including Dooly
  A GDC press release said this round of arrests in the GDC-FBI corruption investigation involved employees from eight GDC state prisons and one GEO Group prison, and that the GDC facilities included Autry, Baldwin, Dodge, Dooly, Georgia Diagnostic & Classification, and Hancock.
  Tags: corruption,investigations,staffing
  Sources: Two year GDC & FBI investigation results in more than 45 Federal Indictments, Georgia Department of Corrections, February 11, 2016

- [reported] Altercation involving three inmates at Dooly SP; one hospitalized
  GDC was investigating an 'altercation' involving three inmates at Dooly State Prison that GDC confirmed happened on Sunday, June 7; one inmate was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and has since returned to the facility.
  Tags: violence,medical,investigations
  Sources: Inmate hospitalized after Dooly State Prison 'altercation' | 41NBC News

- [reported] Raquon Ja'Veyonte Tucker homicide at Dooly State Prison, March 22, 2024
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's list of Georgia prison homicides reports Raquon Ja'Veyonte Tucker, 26, died March 22, 2024 at Dooly State Prison of complications of blunt force head trauma.
  Date: 2024-03-22
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Ga prison homicides: A list of those killed in Georgia's prison system

- [reported] Carlos Omar Soldiew-Acosta homicide at Dooly State Prison, June 22, 2024
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's list of Georgia prison homicides reports Carlos Omar Soldiew-Acosta, 38, died June 22, 2024 at Dooly State Prison of complications due to blunt force trauma, and that the coroner told a TV station he may have been dead for more than 24 hours before his body was found.
  Date: 2024-06-22
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Ga prison homicides: A list of those killed in Georgia's prison system

- [reported] Zeary Davis homicide at Dooly State Prison, September 26, 2024
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's list of Georgia prison homicides reports Zeary Davis, 31, died September 26, 2024 at Dooly State Prison, and that a county coroner told a TV station he was stabbed to death, with no death certificate on file.
  Date: 2024-09-26
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Ga prison homicides: A list of those killed in Georgia's prison system

- [reported] Nine inmates stabbed multiple times in fight at Dooly SP; one critically injured
  Nine inmates were stabbed multiple times in a fight at Dooly State Prison, leaving one critically injured on a Friday, according to Emergency Management Agency Director Don Williford.
  Tags: violence,facilities
  Sources: Nine inmates stabbed multiple times in fight at Dooly State Prison, EMA director confirms Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] About 11 inmates needed outside medical attention after Dooly SP altercation (GDC)
  According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, about 11 inmates needed outside medical attention for injuries after an 'altercation' at Dooly State Prison. Nine inmates were taken to a local hospital after being stabbed multiple times, one in critical condition; the critically injured inmate was driven to a hospital in Macon, while two additional inmates with minor injuries were airlifted.
  Tags: violence,medical,facilities
  Sources: Nine inmates stabbed multiple times in fight at Dooly State Prison, EMA director confirms Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Joshua Parrott found dead at Dooly State Prison, January 12
  An inmate at Dooly State Prison was found dead on a Sunday following an altercation with another inmate, identified by GDC as a 45-year-old named Joshua Parrott, found dead around 6:15 a.m. on January 12.
  Tags: death,violence,facilities
  Sources: Inmate at Dooly State Prison found dead, investigation underway - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

STATISTICS (26)
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- [reported] GSFIC 2023 bond project list includes $26M statewide GDC emergency repairs line item
  The State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds, 2023A and 2023B project list includes a Department of Corrections line item for 'FY 2024 Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide' for $26,000,000. The line item is statewide, not specific to Dooly State Prison.
  Value: 26000000.0 USD
  Date: 2023-01-01
  Tags: budget,facilities,policy
  Sources: State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds, 2023A and 2023B

- [reported] Dooly State Prison construction and capacity figures
  A GDC facility-description document lists Dooly State Prison as constructed in 1993, opened in 1994, with a physical capacity of 1,702 and an operational capacity of 1,623, and a medium security level.
  Value: 1702.0 beds (physical capacity) (vs. 1623 operational capacity)
  Tags: facilities,budget
  Sources: Facility descriptions / Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Dooly State Prison designed facility capacity listed as 1,689
  A PREA audit report for Dooly State Prison lists the designed facility capacity as 1,689.
  Value: 1689.0 beds
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] $700,000 settlement for Dooly inmate death
  A $700,000 settlement was reached in 2023 after James Yarbrough died in August 2020 of ketoacidosis at Dooly State Prison following months of uncontrolled diabetes, in a case alleging medical malpractice.
  Value: 700000.0 USD
  Date: 2023-01-01
  Tags: medical,death,legal
  Sources: Prison system failures cost Georgia taxpayers millions of dollars

- [reported] Dooly State Prison rated bed capacity 1,689 with population 1,672 at audit
  The same PREA audit report states, in a separate narrative section, that the facility has a rated bed capacity of 1,689 beds and that the general population inmate housing units consist of 9 living units with 120 inmate beds per unit. The current population listed at the time of the on-site portion of the audit was 1,672 inmates.
  Value: 1672.0 inmates (vs. 1689 rated bed capacity)
  Tags: facilities,demographics
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] AJC homicide list records 6 homicides at Dooly State Prison
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's compiled homicide list for Georgia prisons records 'Dooly State Prison: 6 homicides.'
  Value: 6.0 homicides
  Tags: violence,death,investigations
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [reported] GDC statewide COVID-19 count as of March 30, 2020
  GDC reported that, as of March 30, 2020, it had eleven reported positive COVID-19 cases and one death in the offender population statewide, and eleven reported positive COVID-19 cases among staff.
  Value: 11.0 positive cases (offenders)
  Date: 2020-03-30
  Tags: medical,conditions,policy
  Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Coronavirus (COVID - 19) - Update | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] GDC oversees 34 prisons housing nearly 47,000 felony offenders
  CBS News Atlanta reported that GDC oversees 34 prisons across Georgia, housing nearly 47,000 felony offenders, in its report on the statewide lockdown following the Dooly State Prison altercation.
  Value: 47000.0 felony offenders
  Date: 2026-05-22
  Tags: demographics,facilities
  Sources: Georgia Corrections facilities on lockdown after prison altercation sends 9 inmates to hospital, officials say - CBS Atlanta

- [reported] GDC operates 34 prisons statewide
  CBS News Atlanta reported that the Georgia Department of Corrections oversees 34 prisons across Georgia.
  Value: 34.0 prisons
  Date: 2026-05-22
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: Georgia Corrections facilities on lockdown after prison altercation sends 9 inmates to hospital, officials say - CBS Atlanta

- [reported] Dooly staffing and population at 2015 warden appointment
  At the time of Glen Johnson's appointment as warden effective January 1, 2015, Dooly State Prison housed medium-security male offenders and Johnson was to oversee 272 staff members and 1,600 offenders.
  Value: 272.0 staff members (vs. 1600 offenders)
  Tags: staffing,demographics,facilities
  Sources: Ambrose Native Named Warden | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] 749 Dooly inmates on audit date admitted prior to Aug 20, 2012 (PREA Cycle 2)
  A PREA audit of Dooly State Prison recorded that the number of inmates on the date of the audit who were admitted to the facility prior to August 20, 2012 was 749.
  Value: 749.0 inmates
  Tags: demographics,facilities
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)

- [reported] Dooly SP Fast Track addition of 256 beds delivered 8/15/2008
  GDC's FY2008 annual report's Bed Space Plan table lists a 'Dooly SP FT' (Fast Track) addition of 256 beds with a delivery date of 8/15/2008.
  Value: 256.0 beds
  Date: 2008-08-15
  Tags: facilities,budget,operations
  Sources: Fiscal year 2008 annual report | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Dooly State Prison population approximately 1,683 male offenders (2023)
  As Warden, Timothy Sales was responsible for overseeing staff members and approximately 1,683 male offenders at Dooly State Prison, per GDC's March 2023 announcement.
  Value: 1683.0 male offenders
  Date: 2023-03-01
  Tags: demographics,facilities
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [1]

- [reported] PREA Cycle 2: designated capacity 1,678, current population 1,666
  A PREA audit report for Dooly State Prison lists Designated Facility Capacity as 1,678 and Current Population of Facility as 1,666.
  Value: 1666.0 inmates (vs. 1678 designated facility capacity)
  Tags: facilities,demographics
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)

- [reported] FY2014: kitchen floor replacement at Dooly and Emanuel PDC cost $256,000
  GDC's FY2014 Annual Fiscal Report states that the department completed design and replacement of the kitchen floors at Emanuel Probation Detention Center and Dooly State Prison, with total cost of $256,000, to provide staff and inmates a safe and healthy food preparation environment.
  Value: 256000.0 dollars
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: GDC Annual Fiscal Report 2014

- [reported] Dooly staffing and population at 2018 warden reassignment
  At the time of Aimee Smith's reassignment as warden effective December 16, 2018, she was responsible for overseeing approximately 225 staff members and 1,683 male offenders at Dooly State Prison.
  Value: 225.0 staff members (vs. 1683 male offenders)
  Date: 2018-12-12
  Tags: staffing,demographics,facilities
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [4]

- [reported] PREA Cycle 2: 235 staff employed with inmate contact
  GDC's second PREA audit of Dooly State Prison states the number of staff currently employed by the facility who may have contact with inmates was 235.
  Value: 235.0 staff
  Tags: staffing
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)

- [reported] Corruption operation totaled charges against approximately 130 people
  The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said that in total, the extensive operation involving corruption in the Georgia Department of Corrections had resulted in charges against approximately 130 prison employees, inmates, and non-incarcerated co-conspirators.
  Value: 130.0 people charged
  Tags: corruption,investigations,legal
  Sources: <!DOCTYPE html><html><head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no"> <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; URL='/usao-ndga/pr/furt

- [reported] PREA Cycle 3: facility age 27 years, total rated capacity 1,706
  A PREA audit final report for Dooly State Prison lists the Age of Facility as 27 Years and Total Facility Rated Capacity as 1,706.
  Value: 1706.0 beds
  Date: 2021-01-01
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 3)

- [reported] Dooly SP food facility inspection scored 100 on 05/08/2026
  The Georgia Department of Public Health's inspection report for Dooly State Prison records an inspection date of 05/08/2026 and a current score of 100.
  Value: 100.0 inspection score
  Date: 2026-05-08
  Tags: conditions,facilities,operations
  Sources: Food Facility Inspection Report | Georgia Department of Public Health

- [reported] Dooly State Prison population approximately 1,706 male offenders (2023)
  As Warden, Gregory Sampson was responsible for overseeing staff members and approximately 1,706 male offenders at Dooly State Prison, per GDC's June 2023 announcement.
  Value: 1706.0 male offenders
  Date: 2023-07-01
  Tags: demographics,facilities
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [3]

- [reported] Dooly SP maintenance expenditures FY10-FY11: $1,346,774.83 total, 79.4% in-house
  Georgia's State Auditor's 'Maintenance of State Prisons' report lists Dooly SP's maintenance expenditures as $615,303.88 in FY10, $731,470.95 in FY11, a 2-Year Total of $1,346,774.83, with $1,069,665.12 (79.4%) in-house and $277,109.71 (20.6%) contractor.
  Value: 1346774.83 USD
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02)

- [reported] Dooly SP physical capacity 1,704, 7 staff, Medium security, age 18 years (State Auditor)
  The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' report 'Maintenance of State Prisons' lists Dooly State Prison with a physical capacity of 1,704 inmates, 7 staff, security level Medium, and age 18 years, in the Southwest region. The same row lists gross square footage 305,404, cost per inmate $395.18, cost per square foot $2.20, 179 square feet per inmate, 243 inmates per staff, and 43,629 square feet per staff.
  Value: 1704.0 inmates
  Tags: facilities,staffing,budget
  Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02)

- [reported] UCLA COVID Behind Bars records 1 homicide at Dooly SP in 2019, 0 in 2015-2018 and 2020
  GDC-provided data compiled by UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project recorded 1 homicide at Dooly State Prison in 2019, with 0 homicides recorded there in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2020.
  Value: 1.0 homicides
  Tags: violence,death
  Sources: UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project: Georgia report updated 10.31.22

- [reported] Dooly SP FY18 average standard bed count 1,590, physical bed count 1,645 (State Auditor)
  The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' report on the Georgia Department of Corrections lists Dooly State Prison as a Male Medium security facility with an FY18 average standard bed count of 1,590 and an FY18 average physical bed count of 1,645.
  Value: 1590.0 standard beds (vs. 1645 FY18 average physical bed count)
  Tags: facilities,demographics
  Sources: DOAA Bed Demand & Agency Strategy Report (2018-12)

- [reported] Dooly SP had 20 GDC-custody deaths, 1.87% of all GDC deaths, 2015-2020
  Dooly State Prison had 20 deaths in Georgia Department of Corrections custody, 1.87% of all GDC deaths, over the 2015-2020 period covered by the UCLA COVID Behind Bars report.
  Value: 20.0 deaths (vs. 1.87 percent of all GDC deaths)
  Tags: death,demographics
  Sources: UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project: Georgia report updated 10.31.22

FINDINGS (19)
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- [confirmed] Dooly State Prison security level: medium
  The GDC facility description for Dooly State Prison lists its security level as medium.
  Tags: facilities,policy
  Sources: Facility descriptions / Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] PREA audit found GDC and Dooly SP in compliance on youthful inmate confinement standard
  GDC's PREA audit report concluded that the Georgia Department of Corrections and Dooly State Prison are in compliance with the standard regarding confinement of youthful inmates.
  Tags: policy,legal,facilities
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] Dooly State Prison built 1993, opened 1994
  A PREA audit report for Dooly State Prison states the prison was originally built in 1993 and opened for inmates in 1994.
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] Dooly State Prison housing configuration
  A GDC facility-description document states Dooly State Prison's housing consists of nine living units with 24 triple-bunked cells on the bottom range and double-bunked cells on the top range at 120 beds per dorm, plus one open living unit with four separate living areas containing 368 beds, a 71-bed isolation/segregation unit, and a double-bunked Fast Track Unit housing 256 beds.
  Tags: facilities,solitary,conditions
  Sources: Facility descriptions / Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Dooly State Prison last renovated in 2007 with new housing unit
  The PREA audit report states the facility was last renovated with the addition and construction of an inmate housing unit in 2007.
  Date: 2007-01-01
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] Rivas claimed staff aware of inmate fraud scams; used proceeds to buy marijuana in prison
  During the interview, Rivas stated that other inmates ran similar scams and claimed that correctional staff were aware of the activity. Rivas also claimed that he used proceeds from the fraud to purchase marijuana inside the prison.
  Tags: corruption,contraband,drugs,staffing
  Sources: Charges Filed against Georgia Inmate Highlights Contraband and Corruption Concerns Tied to Dooly State Prison - Flagler County Sheriff's Office

- [reported] FBI: corruption found in 11 of 35 GDC facilities
  FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge J. Britt Johnson said that in the Operation Ghost Guard investigation, 'criminal and corrupt activities were found in 11 of the 35 state corrections facilities.'
  Date: 2016-01-01
  Tags: corruption,investigations,facilities
  Sources: Operation Ghost Guard — FBI

- [reported] Dooly State Prison security/custody levels: Medium, Close, Minimum
  A PREA audit report for Dooly State Prison lists facility security/custody levels as Medium, Close and Minimum.
  Tags: facilities,operations
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [disputed] Conflicting PREA description: Dooly as 762-capacity medium security facility
  The same PREA audit report, in a different boilerplate section, describes Dooly State Prison as a medium security level, 762 inmate capacity facility consisting of 9 inmate housing units and one open living unit with 4 separate living areas. This conflicts with the 1,689 capacity figure in the same report.
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] SART rejected Dooly sexual assault allegation based on cell assignment alone
  A SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) investigation concluded that an individual's allegation that his cellmate at Dooly State Prison sexually assaulted him must be false because the two men were assigned to different cells, apparently failing to consider the possibility that the cellmate was not in his assigned cell.
  Tags: investigations,conditions,policy
  Sources: Findings Report — Investigation of the Georgia Department of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, October 21, 2024

- [reported] Georgia prisoners reported unsanitary conditions and only soap against COVID-19
  Prisoners across Georgia, relaying their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic through phone or email interviews or via their loved ones, talked of unsanitary conditions and said they had been given little more to ward off the virus than bars of soap.
  Tags: conditions,medical,facilities
  Sources: Georgia jails and prison remain crowded as COVID-19 spreads

- [reported] Dooly Correctional Institution opened in FY1994 among five new prisons
  GDC's FY1994 annual report states that five new prisons were opened in FY94, naming Calhoun, Dooly, Macon, Smith and Wilcox Correctional Institutions.
  Tags: facilities,operations
  Sources: 1994 annual report

- [reported] PREA Cycle 2 audit found 0 standards not met
  GDC's PREA audit of Dooly State Prison found 0 standards not met.
  Tags: policy,legal
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)

- [reported] PREA Cycle 2 audit found 4 standards exceeded
  GDC's PREA audit of Dooly State Prison found 4 standards exceeded.
  Tags: policy,legal
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)

- [reported] 2016 PREA report lists no significant initiatives at Dooly
  GDC's 2016 PREA Annual Report lists "Dooly SP - No significant initiatives" in its facility-level section on PREA-related initiatives.
  Date: 2016-01-01
  Tags: policy,facilities
  Sources: Prison Rape Elimination Act

- [disputed] Conflicting PREA Cycle 2 description: rated capacity 1,702, nine buildings with 48 cells per unit
  The PREA Cycle 2 audit report states, in a separate section, that Dooly State Prison has a rated capacity of 1,702 offenders, with housing consisting of nine buildings, each divided into two separate units with 48 cells per unit. This conflicts with the 1,678 designated capacity listed elsewhere in the same report.
  Tags: facilities
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)

- [reported] PREA audit of Dooly: 41 standards met, 0 not met
  GDC's PREA audit of Dooly State Prison found 41 standards met and 0 standards not met, with 0 standards exceeded.
  Date: 2015-01-01
  Tags: legal,policy,conditions
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

- [reported] PREA Cycle 3 final report submitted 02/15/2021
  A PREA audit of Dooly State Prison has a Date Final Report Submitted of 02/15/2021.
  Date: 2021-02-15
  Tags: policy,legal
  Sources: PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 3)

- [reported] PREA audit describes Dooly housing units
  A PREA audit of Dooly State Prison states the facility consists of 9 inmate housing units and one open living unit with 4 separate living areas.
  Date: 2015-01-01
  Tags: facilities,conditions
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

LEGAL FACTS (9)
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- [reported] Williams faces maximum life sentence
  Julius Deshawn Williams Jr. faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment; sentencing date to be scheduled.
  Tags: drugs,legal
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- [confirmed] Williams sentenced to 120 months
  On August 25, 2026, U.S. District Judge C. Ashley Royal entered judgment against Julius Deshawn Williams on Count 1: 120 months imprisonment, $100 mandatory assessment fee, and 5 years supervised release.
  Date: 2026-08-25
  Tags: drugs,legal
  Sources: United States v. WILLIAMS, 2026-08-25 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Powell v. Dooly State Prison dismissed sua sponte under Rule 41(b)
  A court order of dismissal in Powell v. Dooly State Prison (M.D. Ga., 2026-02-20) states the court 'may dismiss an action sua sponte under Rule 41(b) for failure to prosecute or failure to obey a court order' after plaintiff Joshua E. Powell failed to respond to a show-cause order.
  Date: 2026-02-20
  Tags: legal
  Sources: Court record, M.D. Ga., 2026-02-20 (court record via CourtListener)

- [confirmed] King v. Dooly State Prison: pro se plaintiff had three strikes
  In King v. Dooly State Prison, the court noted pro se plaintiff Issac King, Jr. had 'brought at least three civil actions which were dismissed and count as strikes under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g).'
  Date: 2024-01-18
  Tags: legal,medical
  Sources: KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2024-01-18 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Hobbs v. Dooly State Prison: failure-to-protect claim against Sgt. Glover proceeds
  In Hobbs v. Dooly State Prison, a federal magistrate judge found that an inmate had made a colorable constitutional claim against Sergeant Glover, a tactical officer at DSP, sufficient to proceed to service, based on a failure-to-protect allegation.
  Date: 2022-09-30
  Tags: legal,violence,conditions
  Sources: HOBBS v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2022-09-30 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Edvalson v. McClairen: DSP inmate sexually assaulted and beaten by cellmate for ~3 hours
  In Edvalson v. McClairen, a federal magistrate judge's order recounts that a Dooly State Prison inmate's cellmate 'sexually assaulted and severely beat' him, in an assault that 'lasted approximately three hours.'
  Date: 2022-06-28
  Tags: legal,violence,conditions
  Sources: EDVALSON v. MCCLAIREN, M.D. Ga., 2022-06-28 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] King v. Dooly State Prison dismissed without prejudice
  In King v. Dooly State Prison, the case was dismissed without prejudice because the plaintiff failed to follow the court's orders and failed to prosecute the action.
  Date: 2024-03-26
  Tags: legal
  Sources: KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, 2024-03-26 (court record via CourtListener)

- [reported] Dooly SP named among 17 Georgia prisons in DOJ unconstitutional conditions findings
  WALB reported that Dooly State Prison was among the South Georgia prisons named in the DOJ's investigation findings, alongside Autry, Calhoun, Coffee, Pulaski, Telfair, Valdosta, and Wilcox State Prisons.
  Tags: legal,conditions,investigations
  Sources: DOJ says 17 Georgia prisons have 'unconstitutional' conditions, SWGA prisons named | WALB

- [reported] More than 45 GDC and contract officers charged in seven federal indictments
  The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said more than 45 current and former Georgia Department of Corrections officers and contract correctional officers were charged in seven separate federal indictments with smuggling contraband into prisons and accepting bribe payments in exchange for providing protection for drug deals.
  Tags: corruption,contraband,drugs,legal,investigations
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POLICYS (31)
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- [reported] Timothy Sales reassigned from Dooly SP Warden to Macon SP Warden
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the reassignment of Timothy Sales, who had been Warden at Dooly State Prison, to Warden at Macon State Prison effective July 1, 2023.
  Date: 2023-07-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities,operations
  Sources: New Warden at Macon State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden macon state prison [1]

- [confirmed] Gregory Sampson promoted from Dooly warden to Macon warden
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Gregory Sampson, Warden at Dooly State Prison, to Warden at Macon State Prison, effective February 1, 2025.
  Date: 2025-02-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Warden at Macon State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden macon state prison [4]

- [reported] Dooly State Prison LCS Project procurement awarded in FY2023
  The Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS) lists event GDC-23-DOOLY-SP-006, titled 'Dooly State Prison LCS Project,' as an RFQ with Event Status 'Awarded,' Purchase Type 'Open Market,' Fiscal Year 2023, with buyer agency 40900 Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.
  Date: 2023-01-01
  Tags: facilities,budget,operations
  Sources: Georgia Procurement Registry, eventDetails [2]

- [confirmed] NeQueva Nicholson promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of NeQueva Nicholson, Captain at Dooly State Prison, to Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison, effective January 16, 2025.
  Date: 2025-01-16
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden administration dooly state prison [1]

- [reported] GDC suspended visitation and non-essential offender movement in March 2020
  GDC's COVID-19 response press release stated that visitation was suspended through April 10, 2020 and that non-essential offender movement across GDC facilities was suspended effective March 3, 2020.
  Date: 2020-03-01
  Tags: policy,medical,transfers,conditions
  Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Coronavirus (COVID - 19) Response | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [confirmed] Jerry Jefferson promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly
  GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Jerry Jefferson to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective January 1, 2022.
  Date: 2022-01-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [1]

- [confirmed] Kenneth Grace promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly
  GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Kenneth Grace to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective December 1, 2022.
  Date: 2022-12-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [2]

- [confirmed] Calvin Reeves promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Calvin Reeves to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison, effective January 1, 2023.
  Date: 2023-01-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [3]

- [confirmed] Lameka Kendrick promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Lameka Kendrick, Unit Manager at Macon State Prison, to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison, effective August 16, 2026.
  Date: 2026-08-16
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [4]

- [reported] GDC lists Dooly State Prison capacity at 1,702, opened 1994, medium security
  GDC's current public facility page for Dooly State Prison lists CAPACITY: 1702, OPENED: 1994, SECURITY LEVEL: MEDIUM, and CONSTRUCTED: 1993.
  Tags: facilities,operations
  Sources: Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [confirmed] Allison Jones promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly
  GDC Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the promotion of Allison Jones to Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison, effective September 1st.
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden administration dooly state prison [2]

- [reported] Dooly State Prison visitation hours: 9AM–3PM weekends and state holidays
  GDC's regular visitation hours at Dooly State Prison are 9:00AM to 3:00PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays.
  Tags: policy,facilities
  Sources: Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] James Hinton reassigned to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly SP
  GDC Commissioner Brian Owens announced the reassignment of James Hinton to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective November 1, 2014.
  Date: 2014-11-01
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security Named at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] GDC attributed incidents to gang activity and locked down all facilities
  GDC said all of its incidents were believed to be gang-related, and out of an abundance of caution, all GDC facilities were placed on lockdown until further notice.
  Tags: gangs,operations,policy
  Sources: GDC prisons locked down statewide after multiple inmates injured in 'gang-related' fights Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Dooly housing: nine living units, triple/double-bunked cells, 368-bed open unit, segregation unit
  Dooly State Prison's housing consists of nine living units, with the bottom range being 24 triple-bunked cells and the top range double-bunked cells at 120 beds per dorm, plus one open living unit with four separate living areas containing 368 beds, and one isolation/segregation unit. GDC states operating capacity is 1702.
  Tags: facilities,conditions,solitary
  Sources: Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [confirmed] Timothy Sales promoted to Warden at Dooly State Prison
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Timothy Sales to Warden at Dooly State Prison, effective March 1, 2023.
  Date: 2023-03-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities,operations
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [1]

- [reported] 2014 PREA report: Dooly added kitchen/laundry mirrors and relocated medical shelving
  GDC's 2014 PREA Annual Report states that at Dooly State Prison, mirrors were installed in the bakery area of the kitchen and behind the washers and dryers in the laundry area, and shelving was relocated in the medical unit that was obstructing view.
  Date: 2014-01-01
  Tags: policy,facilities,medical
  Sources: PREA Annual Report 2014, Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Dooly SP Fast Track unit opened as probation facility to add capacity
  GDC's FY2008 annual report states that triple bunking will increase probation bed capacity at various detention centers and by opening the Dooly State Prison Fast Track unit as a probation facility.
  Date: 2008-01-01
  Tags: facilities,operations,policy
  Sources: Fiscal year 2008 annual report | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [confirmed] Mark Agbaosi promoted to Warden at Dooly State Prison
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Mark Agbaosi, Deputy Warden of Security at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, to Warden at Dooly State Prison, effective February 16, 2025.
  Date: 2025-02-16
  Tags: staffing,facilities,operations
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [2]

- [reported] Dooly SP leadership roster as of October 2026
  GDC's Facility Directory List lists Dooly State Prison's leadership as Warden Mark Agbaosi, Deputy Warden Security Lee Major, Deputy Warden Security Lameka Kendrick, Deputy Warden C&T Mable Chaney, and Deputy Warden Admin. Nequeva Nicholson.
  Date: 2026-10-16
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026

- [confirmed] GDC suspends statewide visitation through April 10, 2020
  Following a directive from Governor Kemp, GDC suspended visitation at all correctional facilities statewide, with the suspension in effect through April 10, 2020.
  Date: 2020-03-12
  Tags: policy,conditions,operations
  Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Suspends Visitation Statewide | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Statewide lockdown after Dooly altercation
  A GDC spokesperson said all GDC facilities were placed on lockdown 'until further notice' after the Dooly State Prison altercation, 'out of an abundance of caution.'
  Tags: violence,operations,facilities
  Sources: GDC: 9 hurt after 'gang-related' fight at Dooly State Prison, prompting statewide lockdown Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [confirmed] Visitation suspension maintained mail, phone, and GOAL device access
  During the statewide visitation suspension effective through April 10, 2020, GDC stated offenders would continue to have access to their loved ones via mail, phone calls and GOAL devices.
  Date: 2020-03-12
  Tags: policy,conditions,operations
  Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Suspends Visitation Statewide | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Visitation suspended at Dooly, Washington, Ware, and Hancock state prisons
  Following the altercation at Dooly State Prison, GDC announced that Dooly, Washington, Ware and Hancock state prisons would not hold visitation from Saturday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, while other state facilities would hold regular visitation hours.
  Tags: operations,facilities,violence
  Sources: GDC: 9 hurt after 'gang-related' fight at Dooly State Prison, prompting statewide lockdown Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

- [reported] Mental health program expansions completed at Dooly and three other prisons FY2019–FY2020
  GDC's FY2021 Annual Fiscal Report states that between FY2019 and FY2020, mental health program expansions were completed at Smith, Dooly, Telfair and Ware State Prisons.
  Tags: mental_health,policy,facilities
  Sources: gdc.georgia.gov: gdc annual fiscal report 2021

- [reported] Board of Corrections March 2022 minutes discuss contraband arrest data including Dooly
  The Georgia Board of Corrections' meeting minutes record that Mr. Nix discussed probationer and civilian contraband arrests data collected from November 27, 2021 to present, and the total arrests for facilities including Dooly among Baldwin, Calhoun, Hays, Johnson and Macon.
  Date: 2022-03-01
  Tags: contraband,operations,policy
  Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2022

- [reported] Allen Ross listed as Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly SP in May 2017
  The Georgia Board of Corrections' meeting minutes of its May 2017 meeting list Allen Ross as Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison among attendees.
  Date: 2017-05-01
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes may 2017

- [reported] Sergeant Tanesia Davis of Dooly SP honored with Commissioner's coin and Governor's proclamation
  The Georgia Board of Corrections' May 2026 meeting minutes record that Mr. Ford assisted Commissioner Oliver with presenting a Commissioner's coin and a Governor's proclamation to Sergeant Tanesia Davis of Dooly State Prison.
  Date: 2026-05-01
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes may 2026

- [confirmed] Gregory Sampson reassigned to Warden at Dooly State Prison
  GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the reassignment of Gregory Sampson to Warden at Dooly State Prison, effective July 1, 2023.
  Date: 2023-07-01
  Tags: staffing,facilities,operations
  Sources: New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [3]

- [reported] March 2015 Board minutes discuss Dooly SP farm location and acreage
  The Georgia Board of Corrections' meeting minutes record that Mr. Wilson's presentation discussed Arrendale State Prison, Dooly State Prison, Joe Kennedy, Middle Georgia Region, Montgomery State Prison and Rogers State Prison farm locations and acreage.
  Date: 2015-03-01
  Tags: facilities,operations
  Sources: Board Meeting Minutes March 2015 | Georgia Board of Corrections

- [reported] Burnessa Baker listed as Nurse at Dooly SP in May 2021 Board minutes
  The Georgia Board of Corrections' meeting minutes list Burnessa Baker as Nurse at Dooly State Prison among attendees.
  Date: 2021-05-01
  Tags: staffing,medical
  Sources: Board Meeting Minutes May 2021 | Georgia Board of Corrections

METHODOLOGY NOTES (3)
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- [confirmed] Dooly included in DOJ review of 24 facilities' incident data
  DOJ's analysis of GDC incident data covering a specified period included Dooly State Prison among the 24 facilities reviewed, out of approximately 34 prisons in the state.
  Tags: investigations,operations
  Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024)

- [reported] CBS News Atlanta timestamp for Dooly altercation report
  CBS News Atlanta's article on the Dooly State Prison altercation that sent inmates to the hospital and led to a statewide GDC lockdown was published/timestamped May 22, 2026.
  Date: 2026-05-22
  Tags: investigations
  Sources: Georgia Corrections facilities on lockdown after prison altercation sends 9 inmates to hospital, officials say - CBS Atlanta

- [reported] PREA audit facility visit dates July 13-14, 2015
  A PREA audit of Dooly State Prison was based on a facility visit of July 13-14, 2015.
  Date: 2015-07-13
  Tags: legal,policy,investigations
  Sources: Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final

QUOTES (3)
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- [reported] Meth trafficking orchestrated from prison
  U.S. Attorney David H. Estes said Magnum Neely orchestrated a large-scale meth distribution operation from behind bars while serving a 10-year state sentence for violent crime.
  Tags: drugs,corruption
  Sources: Lead defendant in Richmond County meth trafficking conspiracy sentenced to more than 20 years (DOJ press release)

- [reported] Dooly inmate's mother: prisoners fear dying from COVID-19, starvation, or each other
  Carol Mobley said her son, a Dooly State Prison inmate, told her "they are all going to die in there. Either by COVID-19, starvation or turning on each other," and that tensions and testosterone were causing inmates to turn on one another.
  Tags: conditions,violence,medical
  Sources: Georgia jails and prison remain crowded as COVID-19 spreads

- [reported] GDC press release: 11 offenders required outside medical treatment
  According to a GDC press release, after assessments by facility medical staff, "11 offenders require outside medical treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation" at Dooly State Prison; GDC said nine inmates were taken to local hospitals and two were life-flighted for non-life-threatening injuries.
  Tags: violence,medical,facilities
  Sources: 11 inmates stabbed during altercation at Dooly State Prison

DATA GAPS (12)
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- [reported] Dooly absent from GDC CY2025 daily population summary
  A search of GDC's 'Average Counts - Summary' daily population report for CY2025 for 'Dooly' and 'Dooly State Prison' returned no match, indicating the facility is not listed in that published population summary.
  Tags: facilities,operations,demographics
  Sources: Average Counts - Summary (GDC daily population, CY2025)

- [reported] Dooly absent from GDC Board of Corrections April 2025 minutes
  A search of the GDC Board of Corrections April 2025 meeting minutes for 'Dooly' and 'Unadilla' returned no match.
  Date: 2025-04-01
  Tags: policy,operations
  Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2025

- [reported] GDC March death list omitted Raquon Tucker's death at Dooly SP
  The AJC reported that GDC's March list of deaths did not include 26-year-old Raquon Tucker, who was incarcerated at Dooly State Prison when he died March 22 after being transported to an Albany hospital, with cause of death pending a toxicology report and completion of a Department of Corrections investigation, according to the county's deputy coroner Brett Walls.
  Date: 2024-03-01
  Tags: death,data_gap,investigations
  Sources: Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

- [reported] Dooly absent from GDC Board of Corrections June 2023 minutes
  A search of the GDC Board of Corrections June 2023 meeting minutes for 'Dooly' and 'locking' returned no match.
  Date: 2023-06-01
  Tags: policy,operations
  Sources: Board of Corrections

- [reported] GDC withheld identity in Dooly inmate death
  41NBC reported that GDC confirmed an inmate died at Dooly State Prison on a Sunday, that GDC did not immediately reveal the inmate's identity, and that authorities did not suspect foul play at that time.
  Tags: death,investigations,facilities
  Sources: GDC confirms inmate death at Dooly State Prison - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

- [reported] Dooly facility page contains no warden information
  A search of GDC's Dooly State Prison location page for 'Warden' and 'warden' returned no match, indicating the page does not name a warden.
  Tags: staffing,facilities
  Sources: Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections

- [reported] Dooly absent from FY2023 amended budget public safety section
  A search of HB 18 (FY 2023A) Public Safety and Criminal Justice appropriations for 'Dooly' and 'Locking Control' returned no match.
  Date: 2023-01-01
  Tags: budget,policy
  Sources: HB 18 (FY 2023A) - Public Safety and Criminal Justice Governor House

- [reported] Dooly absent from FY2025 amended capital projects and bonds budget
  A search of HB 67 (FY 2025A) Capital Projects and Bonds appropriations for 'Dooly' and 'Unadilla' returned no match.
  Date: 2025-01-01
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: HB 67 (FY 2025A) - Capital Projects and Bonds Governor House

- [reported] Dooly absent from 2022AB General Obligation Bond project list
  A search of the GSFIC 2022AB General Obligation Bonds project list for 'Dooly' and 'Unadilla' returned no match.
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: Project Funding (gsfic.georgia.gov)

- [reported] Dooly absent from 2019AB General Obligation Bond project list
  A search of the State of Georgia final project list for 2019AB bonds for 'Dooly' and 'Unadilla' returned no match.
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: State of Georgia — Final Project List, Series 2019AB Bonds

- [reported] Dooly absent from 2023A/B General Obligation Bond project list
  A search of the State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds 2023A and 2023B project list for 'Dooly' and 'Unadilla' returned no match.
  Date: 2023-01-01
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds, 2023A and 2023B

- [reported] Dooly absent from 2021AB General Obligation Bond project list
  A search of the GSFIC 2021AB General Obligation Bonds project list for 'Dooly' and 'Unadilla' returned no match.
  Date: 2021-01-01
  Tags: budget,facilities
  Sources: gsfic.georgia.gov: project list georgia 2021ab general obligation bonds

TRENDS (1)
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- [reported] Dooly officer turnover rose from 20% (2010) to 34% (2013)
  The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' 2013 report "State Corrections and Community Officers" lists Dooly State Prison's officer turnover rate as 20% in 2010, 26% in 2011, 32% in 2012, and 34% in 2013.
  Tags: staffing,operations
  Sources: DOAA State Corrections and Community Officers Audit (2013-12)

DATASETS (4)
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# Dooly State Prison maintenance expenditures FY10-FY11
  Maintenance expenditures for Dooly State Prison by fiscal year, with in-house and contractor breakdown, from the Georgia State Auditor's 'Maintenance of State Prisons' report.
  Fiscal Year   Expenditures  
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  FY10          615303.88     
  FY11          731470.95     
  2-Year Total  1346774.83    

# Dooly State Prison officer turnover rate, 2010–2013
  Annual officer turnover rate at Dooly State Prison as reported in the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' 2013 report 'State Corrections and Community Officers'.
  Year  Turnover Rate  
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  2010  20             
  2011  26             
  2012  32             
  2013  34             

# Dooly State Prison homicides by year, 2015-2020 (UCLA COVID Behind Bars)
  Annual count of homicides at Dooly State Prison as recorded in GDC-provided data compiled by the UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project.
  Year  Homicides  
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  2015  0          
  2016  0          
  2017  0          
  2018  0          
  2019  1          
  2020  0          

# Dooly State Prison capacity and population figures across PREA audit cycles
  Facility capacity and population figures reported in different PREA audit cycles and State Auditor reports, showing internal inconsistencies.
  Source                               Capacity Type                      Value  
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  Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final  Designed facility capacity         1689   
  Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final  Rated bed capacity                 1689   
  Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final  Current population at audit        1672   
  Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final  Boilerplate capacity description   762    
  PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)         Designated facility capacity       1678   
  PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)         Current population                 1666   
  PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2)         Rated capacity (separate section)  1702   
  PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 3)         Total facility rated capacity      1706   
  Maintenance of State Prisons         Physical capacity                  1704   
  Georgia Department of Corrections    FY18 average standard bed count    1590   
  Georgia Department of Corrections    FY18 average physical bed count    1645   

KEY ENTITIES (143)
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- Abraham Rivas [person]: Inmate at Dooly State Prison; arrest warrant obtained for phone fraud impersonating a deputy.
- Ahryanna Trice [person]: Former Dooly State Prison officer, 26, of Montezuma, arrested October 2, 2025 and charged with felony ecstasy trafficking, trading with prisoners, and violating her oath; accused of smuggling ecstasy and marijuana and having sexual contact with an inmate.
- Aimee Smith [person]: Reassigned from Warden at Dooly State Prison to Warden at McRae Women's Facility effective March 1, 2023.
- Alice Whitfield [person]: Dooly State Prison correctional officer charged in 2016 with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Allen Ross [person]: Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison, listed in May 2017 Board of Corrections minutes.
- Allison Jones [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison effective September 1, 2018.
- AMARK Foundation [organization]: Publisher of a 2025 compilation (GA-2025-1st.pdf) that reproduces the AJC prison homicide list entry for Chad Taylor Roadifer.
- Andrea Wiederkehr [person]: Civilian found in suspicious vehicle near Dooly State Prison on April 28, 2025 with contraband.
- Andy Ulysse [person]: Inmate charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the Roderick Hayes homicide.
- Angela Dinkins [person]: Former Dooly State Prison correctional officer charged in 2016 with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Antonette Brooks [person]: Arrested July 17, 2022 for attempting a drone contraband drop near Dooly State Prison.
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution [organization]: Georgia newspaper that conducted multi-year investigation into GDC corruption, drug trafficking, and overdose deaths. (aka: AJC)
- Augusta State Medical Prison [facility]: Georgia state medical prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Augusta State Medical)
- Benjamin Floyd [person]: Former Correctional Officer at Dooly State Prison and jailor at Pulaski County Sheriff's Office charged with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Bloods [organization]: A gang involved in violence at Ware State Prison.
- Bonner [person]: Driver in the April 2026 high-speed chase who told authorities the group intended to make a drone drop at Dooly State Prison.
- Branden Wiley [person]: Dooly State Prison correctional officer charged in 2016 with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Brandon Mullino [person]: Dooly State Prison correctional officer charged in 2016 with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Brandon Watkins [person]: Former correctional officer at Dooly State Prison; charged with bribery and attempted drug trafficking in 2016.
- Brendon Moore [person]: Inmate charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the Roderick Hayes homicide; serving a Life sentence for Rape, Hijacking, Aggravated Sodomy, 2 counts of Armed Robbery, 3 counts of Kidnapping, and 3 counts of Terroristic Threats and Acts. (aka: Brendon Lamar Moore)
- Brett Walls [person]: Dooly County Coroner.
- Brian Kemp [person]: Governor of Georgia who proposed $600 million in emergency spending over 18 months for prison reform in January 2025. (aka: Governor Kemp)
- Brian Lee Wainwright [person]: 59-year-old inmate whose January 4, 2024 death at Dooly State Prison was classified as homicide, per AJC homicide list; no death certificate on file.
- Brian Owens [person]: Vice Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for FY2019. Appointed to the Parole Board on February 1, 2015 by Governor Nathan Deal. Former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. (aka: Brian Owens, Vice Chairman)
- Burke County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Agency that investigated the Neely meth trafficking operation.
- Burnessa Baker [person]: Nurse at Dooly State Prison, listed in May 2021 Board of Corrections minutes.
- Calhoun State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where two female correctional officers were arrested in 2020 for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine in Hot Pockets; cases dismissed due to GDC failure to test evidence.
- Calvin Reeves [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective January 1, 2023.
- Carlito Soldiew-Acosta [person]: Inmate serving time for the murder of Marie Warnock in Lyons, Ga., who died at Dooly State Prison (reported June 2024).
- Carlos Omar Soldiew-Acosta [person]: 38-year-old inmate who died June 22, 2024 at Dooly State Prison of complications due to blunt force trauma, per AJC homicide list; coroner said he may have been dead more than 24 hours before discovery.
- Carol Mobley [person]: Mother of a Dooly State Prison inmate who spoke to the AJC about conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- CBS News Atlanta [organization]: News outlet that reported on the Dooly State Prison altercation, hospitalizations, and statewide GDC lockdown.
- Chad Roadiger [person]: Inmate whose death is the subject of a joinnia.com account; his sister Leah sought answers from the Dooly County DA.
- Charles Hudson [person]: Promoted from Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison to Warden at Calhoun State Prison effective June 1, 2026.
- Chasity Coleman [person]: Former Correctional Officer at Dooly State Prison, age 22, of Cordele, Georgia; charged with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Conswaila Spikes [person]: Dooly State Prison officer arrested September 22, 2020 by Dodge County Sheriff's Office after contraband bundles wrapped in black electrical tape fell from her person at the front entry.
- Cortavius Henderson [person]: Former Dooly State Prison correctional officer charged in 2016 with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Davis v. Dooly State Prison [case]: M.D. Ga. 2025 pro se civil action in which an inmate alleged over 12 unanswered sick call requests for an object lodged in his ear.
- Dimitri Merci Jackson [person]: 36-year-old inmate who died January 3, 2023 at Dooly State Prison of a stab wound to the chest, per AJC homicide list.
- Dodge County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Sheriff's office that arrested Officer Conswaila Spikes on September 22, 2020.
- DOJ [organization]: Federal agency that investigated Georgia prisons and found 8th Amendment violations in October 2024. (aka: Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice)
- DOJ Civil Rights Division [organization]: Federal agency that conducted the investigation of Georgia prisons resulting in the October 2024 findings report (aka: U.S. Department of Justice, DOJ)
- DOJ investigation of Georgia prisons [operation]: U.S. Department of Justice investigation finding unconstitutional conditions in 17 Georgia prisons, including Dooly State Prison. (aka: DOJ findings October 2024)
- Don Williford [person]: Emergency Management Agency Director who confirmed details of the mass stabbing at Dooly State Prison.
- Dontacious Patrick [person]: Civilian arrested near Dooly State Prison on November 9, 2023, in a vehicle containing 2 drones, a drone controller, and 394 grams of tobacco.
- Dooly County District Attorney's Office [organization]: Local prosecutorial office that, per joinnia.com, had given Chad Roadiger's sister little to no response months after his death. (aka: Dooly County DA)
- Dooly County Jail [facility]: County jail where Isiah Riden was transported after arrest.
- Dooly County Magistrate Court [organization]: Court where warrants against Ahryanna Trice were filed October 3.
- Dooly County Sheriff's Office [organization]: County law enforcement agency.
- Dooly State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where Jackie Kavaskia McMillan led drug trafficking network; second highest cell phone seizure count by end of 2016 (1,342 phones).
- Drug Enforcement Administration [organization]: Federal law enforcement agency that led Operation Night Drop investigation. (aka: DEA)
- Edvalson v. McClairen [case]: Federal civil case in M.D. Ga. (2022) involving a Dooly State Prison inmate sexually assaulted and severely beaten by his cellmate over approximately three hours.
- Elise Merrell [person]: Dooly State Prison officer arrested by Dooly County Sheriff's Office after 250 grams of marijuana were found during a strip search.
- Emanuel Probation Detention Center [facility]: Georgia facility that, along with Dooly State Prison, had kitchen floors replaced in FY2014. (aka: Emanuel PDC)
- Erika Curry [person]: Dooly State Prison officer arrested September 22, 2020 by Dooly County Sheriff's Office after being discovered with contraband bundles wrapped in black tape; admitted bringing them in and having more in her vehicle.
- Fanesia Smith [person]: Co-conspirator in Neely meth trafficking case; sentenced to 48 months.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation [organization]: Federal law enforcement agency that led Operation Ghost Guard investigation. (aka: FBI)
- Flagler County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Florida sheriff's office that investigated and charged Rivas in connection with a fraud scheme run from Dooly State Prison.
- Gangster Disciples [organization]: Gang identified in DOJ findings as responsible for an assault on an incarcerated person at Baldwin State Prison.
- GBI Crime Lab [organization]: State crime laboratory that determined causes of death for Telfair inmates. (aka: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab)
- GEO Group [organization]: Private prison company that owns and operates select prison facilities in Georgia under contract with GDC. (aka: GEO Group, Inc.)
- Georgia Board of Corrections [organization]: Governing board that issues rules for Georgia prison operations, including Rule 125-4-2-.08 (Library) and Rule 125-2-4-.17
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation [organization]: Georgia state law enforcement agency that conducts some criminal investigations involving the prisons (aka: GBI)
- Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts [organization]: State agency the committee recommended review all GDC contract renewals for the past five years. (aka: Georgia Department of Audits)
- Georgia Department of Corrections [organization]: State agency responsible for operating Georgia's prison system. Subject of federal DOJ investigation in 2022-2023 for constitutional violations including food-related deaths. (aka: GDC)
- Georgia Department of Public Health [organization]: State agency providing drug overdose surveillance data including statewide overdose statistics. (aka: DPH)
- Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison from which David 'Toro' Zavala operated drug trafficking while serving time for armed robbery.
- Georgia Procurement Registry [organization]: DOAS-operated registry of state procurement events, including GDC lock and door replacement solicitations. (aka: GPR)
- Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission [organization]: State agency posting GDCP procurement solicitations.
- Glen Johnson [person]: Warden of Ware State Prison effective July 1, 2013.
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- Hancock State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where THC gummies, white powdery substances, and marijuana were recovered in January 2024.
- Hays State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Hays)
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- Houston County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Sheriff's office that conducted the November 9, 2023 traffic stop near Dooly SP leading to contraband seizure.
- Isaac King, Jr. [person]: Pro se plaintiff in King v. Dooly State Prison (2023).
- Isiah Jaquez Riden [person]: Man arrested on Dooly State Prison grounds in December 2020 and charged with trading with inmates without warden consent and methamphetamine trafficking.
- Isiah Riden [person]: Civilian arrested December 13, 2020 with contraband on Dooly State Prison grounds; transported to Dooly County Jail.
- Issac King, Jr. [person]: Pro se plaintiff in King v. Dooly State Prison (2024); had three strikes under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g).
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- James Yarbrough [person]: Inmate who died of ketoacidosis at Dooly State Prison in August 2020; $700,000 settlement in 2023.
- Jerome Lester [person]: Civilian found in suspicious vehicle near Dooly State Prison on April 28, 2025 with contraband.
- Jerry Jefferson [person]: Reassigned to Deputy Warden of Security at Calhoun State Prison effective January 1, 2023.
- Joshua E. Powell [person]: Plaintiff in Powell v. Dooly State Prison (2026).
- Joshua Parrott [person]: 45-year-old inmate at Dooly State Prison found dead around 6:15 a.m. on January 12 following an altercation with another inmate; serving life with parole for a murder out of Coffee County.
- Julius Deshawn Williams Jr. [person]: Former cadet at Dooly State Prison; pleaded guilty to meth distribution; sentenced to 120 months.
- Kaila Williamson [person]: Civilian apprehended near Dooly State Prison woodline on May 10 with contraband package.
- Kayzer Woodyard [person]: Civilian apprehended near Dooly State Prison woodline on May 10 with contraband package.
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- Kenneth Grace [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective December 1, 2022.
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- Lameka Kendrick [person]: Former Unit Manager at Macon State Prison, promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective August 16, 2026.
- Leah Roadiger [person]: Sister of Chad Roadiger who, per joinnia.com, received little to no response from the Dooly County DA months after his death. (aka: Leah)
- Lee Major [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective January 16, 2025.
- Lloyd Hopkins [person]: Correctional officer at Augusta State Medical Prison charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and violation of oath in the death of Roderick Hayes.
- Mable Chaney [person]: Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment at Dooly State Prison as of October 2026.
- Mable P. Wheeler [person]: PREA auditor who signed the Cycle 4 audit of Phillips State Prison and Transitional Center.
- Macon State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Macon)
- Magnum Jelani Neely [person]: GDC inmate who used contraband cellphones to lead a meth drug ring in the Augusta, Georgia area. Sentenced to 278 months (~23 years) in federal prison.
- Magnum Neely [person]: Orchestrated large-scale meth distribution from prison while serving a 10-year state sentence.
- Marie Warnock [person]: Victim of December 2015 felony murder for which Carlito Omar Soldiew-Acosta was serving a life sentence.
- Mark Agbaosi [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at GDCP effective December 1, 2022.
- McRae Women's Facility [facility]: GDC women's facility where Cadedra Lynn Cook is currently serving her life sentence.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Georgia sheriff's office that arrested two men in the April 2026 high-speed chase tied to an alleged drone contraband drop at Dooly State Prison.
- National Incarceration Association [organization]: Nonprofit organization helping families navigate the corrections system, led by CEO Kate Boccia (aka: NIA)
- NeQueva Nicholson [person]: Former Captain at Dooly State Prison, promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration effective January 16, 2025.
- Operation Ghost Guard [operation]: FBI two-year investigation (2016) into GDC corruption resulting in ~130 indictments including 46 current and former correctional officers across 11 facilities.
- Patricia Gregory [person]: Co-conspirator in Neely meth trafficking case; sentenced to 87 months and fined $2,000.
- Powell v. Dooly State Prison [case]: M.D. Ga. 2026 action by Joshua E. Powell dismissed sua sponte under Rule 41(b) after failure to respond to a show-cause order. (aka: Joshua E. Powell v. Dooly State Prison)
- Raquon Ja'Veyonte Tucker [person]: 26-year-old inmate who died March 22, 2024 at Dooly State Prison of complications of blunt force head trauma, per AJC homicide list.
- Raquon Tucker [person]: Inmate found dead at Dooly State Prison on March 22, 2024; serving seven years for burglary out of Ben Hill County.
- Richmond County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Law enforcement agency that made contraband arrests at Augusta State Medical Prison.
- Rivas [person]: Inmate at Dooly State Prison who admitted orchestrating a fraud scheme from inside prison; serving four years for aggravated assault, theft by taking, and robbery by sudden snatching; scheduled for release in 2027.
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- Roland Johnson [person]: Officer arrested October 16, 2018 at Dooly State Prison for attempting to introduce contraband (4 cellphones, 2 chargers).
- Russell Hollman [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison effective February 16, 2019.
- Sergeant Glover [person]: Tactical officer at Dooly State Prison named as defendant in Hobbs v. Dooly State Prison.
- Sheneca King [person]: Special Assistant at the Special Management Unit as of October 2026.
- Slyricus Xavier Winder [person]: Inmate, age 38, found unresponsive in his cell at Dooly State Prison on February 22, 2017 and pronounced dead at 3:13pm.
- Smith State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison targeted by drone smuggling networks; subject of Operation Night Drop indictments.
- Solomon Thompkins [person]: Civilian arrested near Dooly State Prison on November 9, 2023, in a vehicle containing 2 drones, a drone controller, and 394 grams of tobacco.
- Tanesia Davis [person]: Sergeant at Dooly State Prison honored with a Commissioner's coin and Governor's proclamation in May 2026.
- Thomas Andrew Whittle [person]: Pro se plaintiff in Whittle v. Dooly State Prison (2023).
- Tiawanna McDonald [person]: Dooly State Prison correctional officer charged in 2016 with accepting bribes to protect drug transactions and attempted drug trafficking.
- Timothy C. Ward [person]: Former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. The November 30, 2022 Central Office Appeal Response falsely denying Legionella was issued on letterhead bearing his name. Named defendant in Sullivan v. Ward. (aka: Commissioner Ward)
- Timothy Sales [person]: Warden at Macon State Prison effective July 1, 2023.
- Tyrone Oliver [person]: Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections who in March 2024 stopped including preliminary cause of death in monthly mortality reports. (aka: Commissioner Oliver, GDC Commissioner)
- U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia [organization]: Federal prosecutor's office that announced the Jeffery sentencing. (aka: USAO-NDGA)
- U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia [organization]: Federal prosecutor's office that announced the drone-smuggling sentencings. (aka: US Attorney's Office, Southern District of Georgia)
- U.S. Department of Justice [organization]: Federal agency that published October 2024 findings report on unconstitutional conditions in Georgia prisons. (aka: DOJ)
- UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project [organization]: Research project tracking COVID-19 in carceral settings that testified to Georgia House Democratic Caucus Committee
- Ware State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison leading all GDC facilities in cell phone seizures by end of 2016, with 1,392 phones confiscated.
- Wellpath [organization]: Largest private correctional healthcare company with $2.7 billion annual revenue; filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024 (aka: Correct Care Solutions)
- Whittle v. Dooly State Prison [case]: M.D. Ga. 2023 Section 1983 complaint by Thomas Andrew Whittle, dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute.
- Wilcox State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Wilcox)
- Williams [person]: Former correctional officer cadet at Dooly State Prison who pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into the facility.
- Zacarious Sanders [person]: Arrested July 17, 2022 for attempting a drone contraband drop near Dooly State Prison.
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- HB 18 (FY 2023A) - Public Safety and Criminal Justice Governor House, Georgia General Assembly (2023-01-01) [legislation, primary]
  URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/senate-budget-office-document-library/appropriations/2023/fy23a_house_public_safety_and_criminal_justice.pdf
- HB 67 (FY 2025A) - Capital Projects and Bonds Governor House, Georgia General Assembly (2025-01-01) [legislation, primary]
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- HOBBS v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2022-09-30 (court record via CourtListener), CourtListener (2022-09-30) [legal_document, primary]
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- Inmate at Dooly State Prison found dead, investigation underway - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT, 41NBC News | WMGT-DT [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://www.41nbc.com/inmate-at-dooly-state-prison-found-dead-investigation-underway/
- Inmate hospitalized after Dooly State Prison 'altercation' | 41NBC News, 41NBC News (WMGT-DT) [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://www.41nbc.com/dooly-state-prison-inmate-altercation/
- KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, 2024-03-26 (court record via CourtListener), CourtListener (2024-03-26) [legal_document, primary]
  URL: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68000489/
- KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2023-09-20 (court record via CourtListener), CourtListener (2023-09-20) [legal_document, primary]
  URL: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9659110/king-v-dooly-state-prison/
- KING v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2024-01-18 (court record via CourtListener), CourtListener (2024-01-18) [legal_document, primary]
  URL: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9659419/king-v-dooly-state-prison/
- Lead defendant in Richmond County meth trafficking conspiracy sentenced to more than 20 years (DOJ press release), U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Georgia (2026-01-01) [press_release, primary]
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- Man arrested for contraband at Dooly State Prison, WALB (2020-12-14) [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://www.walb.com/2020/12/14/man-arrested-contraband-dooly-state-prison/
- Man charged in 2015 Toombs Co. murder dies at Dooly State Prison, WTOC (2024-06-25) [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://www.wtoc.com/2024/06/25/man-charged-2015-toombs-co-murder-dies-dooly-state-prison/
- New Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden administration dooly state prison [1], Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-01-16) [press_release, primary]
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- New Deputy Warden of Administration at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden administration dooly state prison [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2018-08-30) [press_release, primary]
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- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [1], Georgia Department of Corrections (2022-01-01) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-01-01/new-deputy-warden-security-dooly-state-prison
- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2022-12-01) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-12-01/new-deputy-warden-security-dooly-state-prison
- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [3], Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-01-01) [press_release, primary]
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- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [4], Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-08-11) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-08-11/new-deputy-warden-security-dooly-state-prison
- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [6], Georgia Department of Corrections (2019-02-11) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2019-02-11/new-deputy-warden-security-dooly-state-prison
- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [7], Georgia Department of Corrections (2024-09-05) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-09-05/new-deputy-warden-security-dooly-state-prison
- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison [8], Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-01-09) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-01-09/new-deputy-warden-security-dooly-state-prison
- New Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new deputy warden security dooly state prison 0, Georgia Department of Corrections (2019-02-11) [press_release, primary]
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- New Deputy Warden of Security Named at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2014-11-05) [press_release, primary]
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- New Warden at Calhoun State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden calhoun state prison [3], Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-05-28) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-05-28/new-warden-calhoun-state-prison
- New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [1], Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-02-23) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-02-23/new-warden-dooly-state-prison
- New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-02-10) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-02-10/new-warden-dooly-state-prison
- New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [3], Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-06-08) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-06-08/new-warden-dooly-state-prison
- New Warden at Dooly State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden dooly state prison [4], Georgia Department of Corrections (2018-12-12) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2018-12-12/new-warden-dooly-state-prison
- New Warden at Macon State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden macon state prison [1], Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-06-08) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-06-08/new-warden-macon-state-prison
- New Warden at Macon State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden macon state prison [4], Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-01-31) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-01-31/new-warden-macon-state-prison
- New Warden at McRae Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden mcrae womens facility [1], Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-02-24) [press_release, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-02-24/new-warden-mcrae-womens-facility
- Nine inmates stabbed multiple times in fight at Dooly State Prison, EMA director confirms Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility, WGXA [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/nine-inmates-stabbed-multiple-times-in-fight-at-dooly-state-prison-ema-director-don-williford-confirms-georgia-department-of-corrections-11-injured-crime-news-prison-riot-fight-bawl-dooly-county-unadilla-ga-macon-hospital
- Operation Ghost Guard — FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation [press_release, primary]
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- PREA Annual Report 2014, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2014-01-01) [official_report, primary]
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- Prea Audit Report r Ini'erim ~final, Georgia Department of Corrections (2015-01-01) [official_report, primary]
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- PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 2), Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-dooly-audit-cycle-2/download
- PREA Dooly - Audit (Cycle 3), Georgia Department of Corrections (2021-02-15) [official_report, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-dooly-audit-cycle-3/download
- PREA Dooly Audit Cycle 4, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary]
  URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-dooly-audit-cycle-4/download
- Prison guard corruption case leads to federal indictments | The Union-Recorder, The Union-Recorder (2016-02-11) [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://unionrecorder.com/2016/02/11/prison-guard-corruption-case-leads-to-federal-indictments/
- Prison Rape Elimination Act, Georgia Department of Corrections (2016-01-01) [official_report, primary]
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- Prison system failures cost Georgia taxpayers millions of dollars, Atlanta Journal-Constitution by Carrie Teegardin, Danny Robbins, Jennifer Peebles (2024-02-01) [journalism, primary]
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- Project Funding (gsfic.georgia.gov), Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (2022-01-01) [official_report, primary]
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- She is Her Brother's Keeper | The Brutal Story of Chad Roadiger's Last Moments, joinnia.com (2026-01-01) [journalism, tertiary]
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- Stabbing fight at Dooly State Prison injures seven inmates Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility, WGXA [journalism, secondary]
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- State of Georgia — Final Project List, Series 2019AB Bonds, Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (2019-01-01) [official_report, primary]
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- State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds, 2023A and 2023B, Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (2023-01-01) [official_report, primary]
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- Toombs County Murderer Found Dead in Prison Cell | Southeast Georgia Today, Southeast Georgia Today [journalism, secondary]
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- Two year GDC & FBI investigation results in more than 45 Federal Indictments, Georgia Department of Corrections, February 11, 2016, Georgia Department of Corrections (2016-02-11) [press_release, primary]
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- UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project: Georgia report updated 10.31.22, UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Data Project (2022-10-31) [academic, primary]
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- United States v. WILLIAMS, 2026-08-25 (court record via CourtListener), CourtListener (2026-08-25) [legal_document, primary]
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- Valdosta State Prison sees a dozen employees test positive for COVID-19, WALB (2020-07-03) [journalism, secondary]
  URL: https://www.walb.com/2020/07/03/valdosta-state-prison-sees-dozen-employees-test-positive-covid-/
- WHITTLE v. DOOLY STATE PRISON, M.D. Ga., 2023-07-28 (court record via CourtListener), CourtListener (2023-07-28) [legal_document, primary]
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