GPS RESEARCH LIBRARY: Money for fixing Georgia's prisons: appropriated vs spent, FY2019 to FY2027 ============================================================ Georgia Prisoners' Speak — gps.press Generated: 2026-11-13 14:36:11 EST Research Date: 2026-11-11 Topic: Budget JSON: https://gps.press/research-data/money-for-fixing-georgias-prisons-appropriated-vs-spent-fy2019-to-fy2027/?format=json SUMMARY ---------------------------------------- Capital and maintenance money for Georgia's prisons, appropriated against spent, FY2019 to FY2027. STATISTICS (173) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] FY25 Capital Outlay budget highlight GDC's FY2025 Annual Report lists a FY25 budget highlight of $100,003,375 for Capital Outlay covering vehicle replacements, new Washington State Prison furniture/fixtures/equipment, and design for a new state prison. Value: 100003375.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] AFY2024 recommendation to purchase Augusta Transition Center The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $4,600,000 for the Department of Corrections to purchase the Augusta Transition Center in Augusta, Richmond County. Value: 4600000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,transfers Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2026 GSFIC capital line: Governor $89,596,895 vs. House/Senate/CC $84,596,895 In HB 973 (AFY2026), one Department of Corrections GSFIC capital line item shows a Governor figure of $89,596,895 and House, Senate and Conference Committee figures of $84,596,895. Value: 89596895.0 USD (vs. 84596895 House/Senate/Conference Committee figure) Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2026 appropriation for Johnson State Prison acute care unit design and construction The enacted FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 68) appropriates $6,200,000 in State General Funds for one-time funding for design and construction of a long-term, acute care unit at Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville, Johnson County, for the Department of Corrections. Value: 6200000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,medical Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [confirmed] FY2021 Georgia budget bond for security system improvements at three prisons The FY2021 conference committee budget included a Department of Corrections bond item to provide $1,575,000 in 5-year bonds to design and construct security system improvements at Smith, Macon, and Phillips state prisons. Value: 1575000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: HB 793 (house.ga.gov) - [confirmed] FY2020 bond for six replacement inmate transport buses The FY2020 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $1,160,000 in 10-year General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections multi-projects to purchase six replacement buses for the transportation of inmates, various locations. Value: 1160000.0 USD Tags: budget,transfers,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2025 Capital Projects: McRae State Prison construction The Governor's recommended AFY2025 Capital Projects Fund changes include $15,500,000 for the Department of Corrections for additional construction at McRae State Prison, McRae-Helena, Telfair County. Value: 15500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,construction Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] FY25 Locking Control Systems and Support budget highlight GDC's FY2025 Annual Report lists a FY25 budget highlight of $114,730,817 for Locking Control Systems and Support, covering locking control systems design and construction, the locking control systems tiger team, and modular correctional units. Value: 114730817.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] AFY2024 recommendation to replace food and farm equipment The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $1,729,146 for the Department of Corrections to replace food and farm equipment statewide. Value: 1729146.0 USD Tags: budget,operations,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2026 GSFIC capital line: Conference Committee $125,000,000 with no other figures printed In the AFY2026 appropriations bill, a Department of Corrections GSFIC capital line item shows a Conference Committee figure of $125,000,000 with no Governor, House or Senate figure printed. Value: 125000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [reported] PROscan cell interdiction deployed at 18 GDC facilities, 13,000+ devices denied As of September 2026, GDC has deployed PROscan correctional cellular interdiction technology from SDF at 18 GDC facilities, with additional sites planned through 2026; the system has helped identify and deny service to more than 13,000 unauthorized wireless devices, with hundreds more identified each month. Value: 13000.0 devices (vs. 18 facilities deployed) Date: 2026-09-01 Tags: contraband,operations,facilities Sources: Correctional News: Georgia DOC Expands Contraband Interdiction Strategy Through Advanced Wireless Security Technology - [confirmed] FY2026 appropriation for additional construction at McRae State Prison The enacted FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 68) appropriates $15,500,000 in State General Funds for one-time funding for additional construction at McRae State Prison in McRae-Helena, Telfair County, for the Department of Corrections. Value: 15500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [confirmed] FY2021 Georgia budget increased DOC major repair bond from $9.74M to $15M The FY2021 conference committee budget increased a Department of Corrections bond item for major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide, from $9,740,000 in 20-year bonds under the Governor's recommendation to $15,000,000 in the conference committee version. Value: 15000000.0 USD (vs. 9740000 Governor's recommendation) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: HB 793 (house.ga.gov) - [confirmed] FY2020 bond for 160 replacement inmate transport vehicles The FY2020 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $4,295,000 in 5-year General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections multi-projects to purchase 160 replacement vehicles for the transportation of inmates for work details, medical emergencies, and local court appearances, various locations. Value: 4295000.0 USD Tags: budget,transfers,medical Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2025 Capital Projects: Replace 241 vehicles The Governor's recommended AFY2025 Capital Projects Fund changes include $12,855,735 for the Department of Corrections to replace 241 vehicles, statewide. Value: 12855735.0 USD Tags: budget,operations,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] FY25 Emergency Maintenance, Major Repairs & Support budget highlight GDC's FY2025 Annual Report lists a FY25 budget highlight of $76,932,752 for Emergency Maintenance, Major Repairs & Support, covering capital maintenance and repairs, facility maintenance personnel and regional support, project management resources, and skilled craftsmen. Value: 76932752.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,staffing Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] AFY2024 recommendation to replace 218 vehicles The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $10,020,000 for the Department of Corrections to replace 218 vehicles statewide. Value: 10020000.0 USD Tags: budget,operations Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [confirmed] FY2024 Senate substitute adds $450.9M for new Davisboro prison The Senate Appropriations Committee substitute to the AFY2024 Appropriations bill increases State General Funds by $450,859,065 for one-time funding for construction of the new state prison in Davisboro, Washington County, under the Department of Corrections. Value: 450859065.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,legislation Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 915 - [confirmed] FY2026 appropriation for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff The enacted FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 68) appropriates $15,592,952 in State General Funds for increased funds for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs, under the Department of Corrections, the same amount across the Governor's recommendation, House, Senate, and Conference Committee columns. Value: 15592952.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [confirmed] FY2019 Georgia bond authorization for DOC projects The FY2019 budget act authorized a General Obligation bond, Bond #77, of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount for financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections, with $214,000 specifically appropriated from State General Funds. Value: 2500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: FY2019 HB 684, fy 2019 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2020 bond for contraband reduction security improvements The FY2020 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $2,410,000 in 5-year General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections multi-projects to fund security and safety improvements for reducing the introduction of contraband, various locations. Value: 2410000.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Four 126-bed modular units The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $93,203,352 for sitework and construction of four 126-bed modular correctional units to facilitate offender population movement necessary for capital and security improvements, within the State Prisons program. Value: 93203352.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,construction,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] FY2019 Capital Outlay Funding budget change GDC's FY2019 Annual Fiscal Report lists a budget change of $2,500,000 for 'Capital Outlay Funding.' Value: 2500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: GDC Annual Fiscal Report 2019 - [reported] AFY2024 recommendation to replace 10 buses The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $1,630,000 for the Department of Corrections to replace 10 buses statewide. Value: 1630000.0 USD Tags: budget,operations Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [confirmed] FY2026 appropriation for GDC locking team 'tiger team' The enacted FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 68) appropriates $1,022,013 in State General Funds for a 'tiger team' to support the existing Georgia Department of Corrections locking team to address repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics, the same amount across the Governor's recommendation, House, Senate, and Conference Committee columns. Value: 1022013.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [confirmed] FY2027 recommended bond for Pulaski State Prison MEP repairs The Governor's FY2027 recommended General Obligation Bonds included $42,520,000 (20-year bond term) for the Department of Corrections to fund mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs at Pulaski State Prison in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, with authorized debt service of $3,937,352. Value: 42520000.0 USD (vs. 3937352 debt service) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Contraband prevention via managed access and drone detection The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $35,027,675 to prevent contraband through the use of managed access and drone detection systems, within the State Prisons program. Value: 35027675.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2024 recommendation for new state prison construction The Governor's Budget Report for Amended FY2024 recommends $450,859,065 for the Department of Corrections for additional construction on a new state prison. Value: 450859065.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2026 private prison / modular units line item: $0 State General Funds across all columns In the AFY2026 appropriations bill, the private prison / modular correctional units line item shows $0 in State General Funds across all three printed House, Senate and Conference Committee columns. Value: 0.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2025 Budget in Brief: $17.5M ongoing capital maintenance and repairs A Georgia Budget in Brief's Budget Highlights lists $17,543,440 for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs under the Department of Corrections. Value: 17543440.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [confirmed] Kemp recommends adding 446 private prison beds to existing contract Kemp's recommendations call for adding 446 beds to an existing private prison contract. Value: 446.0 beds Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp; Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons - The Current - [confirmed] FY2026 appropriation for skilled craftsman 'tiger teams' The enacted FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 68) appropriates $2,601,532 in State General Funds for skilled craftsman 'tiger teams' focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fabrication needs in facilities, the same amount across the Governor's recommendation, House, Senate, and Conference Committee columns. Value: 2601532.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [confirmed] AFY2026 recommended capital funds for locking controls replacement The Governor's recommended AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund changes include $89,596,895 for the Department of Corrections to design and construct replacement of locking controls, statewide. Value: 89596895.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] Mississippi FY2025 appropriation $7.5M for doors and locks at Walnut Grove and East MS facilities Mississippi's FY2025 appropriation for the Department of Corrections includes $7,500,000 for 'Purchase & Repairs of Doors & Locks at Walnut Grove & East MS Correctional Facilities' (SB 3039 2024 RS). Value: 7500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Budget Summary (lbo.ms.gov) - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Replace locking control systems The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $34,262,515 for design and construction to replace locking control systems at various facilities, within the State Prisons program. Value: 34262515.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] FY2025 recommendation for capital maintenance and repairs The Governor's Budget Report for FY2025 recommends an increase of $17,543,440 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program for capital maintenance and repairs. Value: 17543440.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [confirmed] AFY2026 enacted: $84,596,895 for locking controls replacement statewide In the enacted AFY2026 Appropriations Act (conference committee substitute, CC column), $84,596,895 in State General Funds is appropriated to increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction to replace locking controls, statewide, for the Department of Corrections. Value: 84596895.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2025 Budget in Brief: $10.8M for contraband elimination technology A Georgia Budget in Brief's Budget Highlights lists $10,793,600 for safety, security, and technology initiatives to eliminate contraband under the Department of Corrections. Value: 10793600.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [confirmed] Kemp recommends four 126-bed modular units to ease inmate movement Kemp's recommendations include adding 126-bed units to ease inmate movement, specifically funding sitework and construction of four 126-bed modular correctional units to facilitate offender population movement necessary for capital and security improvements. Value: 126.0 beds per unit (vs. 4 number of units) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp; Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons - The Current - [confirmed] FY2026 appropriation for critical capital maintenance and repairs The enacted FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 68) appropriates $15,000,000 in State General Funds to increase funds to address critical capital maintenance and repairs, under the Department of Corrections, the same amount across the Governor's recommendation, House, Senate, and Conference Committee columns. Value: 15000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [reported] Georgia had 34 state prisons housing 47,020 inmates as of December As of December, Georgia had 34 state prisons housing 47,020 inmates according to the corrections department website. Value: 47020.0 inmates Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: Georgia corrections prepares to spend $600M to replace older prisons • Georgia Recorder - [confirmed] AFY2026 recommended capital funds for fire alarm, perimeter security, cameras The Governor's recommended AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund changes include $84,661,607 for the Department of Corrections to design and construct fire alarm replacement, perimeter security and lighting, thermal cameras, and CCTV, statewide. Value: 84661607.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] South Carolina DOC FY2027 deferred maintenance request $75,009,803 South Carolina Department of Corrections' FY2027 budget request includes a 'Deferred Maintenance Projects' request of $75,009,803 for FY 2026-2027. Value: 75009803.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Agency Name: Department Of Corrections - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Critical capital maintenance and repairs The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $35,000,000 to address critical capital maintenance and repairs, within the State Prisons program. Value: 35000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,maintenance Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] GSFIC 2022A/2022B: $167.65M for prison transformation project GSFIC's Project List for the Georgia 2022A/2022B General Obligation Bonds lists a Georgia Building Authority FY2023 appropriation of $167,650,000 for 'Property acquisition, design, construction, and equipment for state prison facility transformation project.' Value: 167650000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Project Funding (gsfic.georgia.gov) - [confirmed] AFY2026 enacted: $84,661,607 for fire alarm, perimeter security, lighting, thermal cameras, CCTV In the enacted AFY2026 Appropriations Act (conference committee substitute), $84,661,607 in State General Funds is appropriated to increase funds for one-time funding for design and construction for fire alarm replacement, perimeter security and lighting, thermal cameras, and CCTV, statewide, for the Department of Corrections. Value: 84661607.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2025 Budget in Brief: $6.96M for 200 temporary private prison beds A Georgia Budget in Brief's Budget Highlights lists $6,955,440 to provide 200 temporary private prison beds for facility maintenance and repairs at state prisons under the Department of Corrections. Value: 6955440.0 USD (vs. 200 temporary beds) Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [reported] FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended capital maintenance and repairs for State Prisons Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended providing $42,456,560 for capital maintenance and repairs. Value: 42456560.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2023 afy 2022 - [confirmed] AFY2026 recommended capital funds for Walker State Prison kitchen design The Governor's recommended AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund changes include $921,000 for the Department of Corrections to design a Walker State Prison Kitchen renovation in Rock Spring, Walker County. Value: 921000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] South Carolina 2027 CPIP seeks ~$40,009,803 in deferred-maintenance projects South Carolina DOC's FY27 budget document states the 2027 Capital Project Investment Program seeks to fund approximately $40,009,803 in deferred-maintenance projects. Value: 40009803.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Agency Name: Department Of Corrections - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Project backlog and major maintenance The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $36,999,379 for project backlog and major maintenance and renovation projects at facilities, within the State Prisons program. Value: 36999379.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,maintenance Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] GSFIC 2021A/2021B: three DOC line items totaling $45.59M GSFIC's Project List for Georgia 2021A/2021B General Obligation Bonds lists three Department of Corrections (467-DOC) line items: 'Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide' $15,000,000; 'Security and systems improvements, various, statewide' $15,625,000; and 'Major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide' $14,965,000, totaling $45,590,000. Value: 45590000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: gsfic.georgia.gov: project list georgia 2021ab general obligation bonds - [reported] FY2024 recommendation for Law Building renovation FF&E The Governor's FY2024 recommendation included $4,020,000 in bond funds for the Department of Corrections for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for renovation of the existing Law Building. Value: 4020000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2023 and fy 2024 governors budget report - [reported] FY2020 Augusta State Medical Prison capital projects GDC's FY2020 Annual Fiscal Report states the FY2020 budget included $10,400,000 for design and construction of repairs and renovations at Augusta State Medical Prison, including HVAC replacements, dialysis unit relocation and expansion, exterior window replacements, and kitchen renovation. Value: 10400000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,medical Sources: GDC Annual Fiscal Report 2020 - [confirmed] AFY2026 enacted: $125,000,000 to construct one modular correctional unit and two transition centers In the enacted AFY2026 Appropriations Act (conference committee substitute), $125,000,000 in State General Funds is appropriated to redirect $25,000,000 in existing funds for prison design and increase funds to construct one new modular correctional unit and two transition centers to expand bed capacity, for the Department of Corrections. Value: 125000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2025 Private Prisons program: $5.2M increase for 200 temporary beds at Coffee and Wheeler Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections Private Prisons program recommended an increase of $5,202,288 for 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons. Value: 5202288.0 USD (vs. 200 temporary beds) Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [reported] FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended cell phone interdiction technology funding Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended increasing funds by $10,000,000 for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety, and security and to implement cell phone interdiction technology in every state facility by December 1, 2022. Value: 10000000.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,technology Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2023 afy 2022 - [reported] Valdosta State Prison population 1,013 with as few as 7 officers on duty The Southern Center for Human Rights states that on June 1, 2026 there were 1,013 people incarcerated at Valdosta State Prison, while GDC's own staffing reports show no more than 15, and as few as 7, officers on duty at the prison on any given shift during the first weekend of that month. Value: 1013.0 inmates (vs. 7 minimum officers on duty) Date: 2026-06-01 Tags: staffing,conditions,facilities Sources: Horrific Conditions Create Humanitarian Crisis at Valdosta State Prison – Southern Center for Human Rights – Equality. Dignity. Justice. - [confirmed] AFY2026 recommended capital funds for Emanuel Women's Facility warden house The Governor's recommended AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund changes include $285,000 for the Department of Corrections to purchase a warden house at Emanuel Women's Facility, Swainsboro, Emanuel County. Value: 285000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Additional facility maintenance personnel The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $15,286,214 for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs, within the State Prisons program. Value: 15286214.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] GSFIC 2020AB: $1.33M HVAC for Valdosta mental health dorms GSFIC's 2020AB Project List includes a Department of Corrections (467-DOC) FY2021, 20-year term item: 'Design and construct HVAC systems for mental health dorms at Valdosta State Prison' for $1,330,000. Value: 1330000.0 USD Tags: budget,mental_health,facilities Sources: General Obligation Bond Authorizations (2020AB project list) - [reported] FY2024 20-year GO bond for emergency repairs The Governor's FY2024 recommended General Obligation Bonds included a 20-year bond for $26,000,000 principal (authorized debt service $2,360,800) for the Department of Corrections for emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment statewide. Value: 26000000.0 USD (vs. 2360800 Authorized debt service) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2023 and fy 2024 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2019 GDC bond appropriation The amended FY2019 appropriations act (HB30) appropriates $214,000 for the Department of Corrections (Bond #77), the same amount as the original FY2019 Act. Value: 214000.0 USD Tags: budget,legal Sources: FY2019A Hb 30 - [confirmed] AFY2026 enacted: $921,000 for Walker State Prison kitchen renovation design In the enacted AFY2026 Appropriations Act (conference committee substitute), $921,000 in State General Funds is appropriated to increase funds for one-time funding for design for Walker State Prison Kitchen renovation, Rock Spring, Walker County, for the Department of Corrections. Value: 921000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2025 Private Prisons program: $6.96M increase for 200 temporary beds at Coffee and Wheeler Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections Private Prisons program recommended an increase of $6,955,440 to provide 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler facilities to allow for maintenance and repairs at state prisons. Value: 6955440.0 USD (vs. 200 temporary beds) Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [reported] FY2023 Budget in Brief total change for State Prisons program Georgia's Budget in Brief shows a total change of $131,893,505 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 131893505.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2023 afy 2022 - [confirmed] AFY2026 recommended capital funds for food and farm equipment The Governor's recommended AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund changes include $2,944,923 for the Department of Corrections to purchase food and farm equipment, statewide. Value: 2944923.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] South Carolina Critical Deferred Maintenance Projects Proviso funded at $4,090,000 South Carolina's Department of Corrections 'Critical Deferred Maintenance Projects Proviso' for deferred maintenance was funded at $4,090,000. Value: 4090000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: 2023 Annual (scstatehouse.gov) - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Locking tiger team The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $248,062 for a "tiger team" to support the existing GDC locking team to address repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics. Value: 248062.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Add 330 correctional officer positions The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $10,432,551 to add 330 correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios, within the State Prisons program. Value: 10432551.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] GSFIC 2020AB: total DOC appropriations $48.39M GSFIC's project list for this general obligation bond sale totals the Department of Corrections (467-DOC) appropriations funded by the sale at $48,390,000. Value: 48390000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: General Obligation Bond Authorizations (2020AB project list) - [reported] FY2024 5-year GO bond to replace 231 vehicles The Governor's FY2024 recommended General Obligation Bonds included a 5-year bond for $11,890,000 principal (authorized debt service $2,844,088) for the Department of Corrections to replace 231 vehicles statewide. Value: 11890000.0 USD (vs. 2844088 Authorized debt service) Tags: budget,operations Sources: The Governor's, afy 2023 and fy 2024 governors budget report - [confirmed] AFY2026 enacted: $13,387,475 for managed access and drone detection systems In the enacted AFY2026 Appropriations Act (conference committee substitute), $13,387,475 in State General Funds is appropriated to increase funds for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities, within the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 13387475.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [confirmed] FY2025 State Prisons program: $19.7M for contraband elimination Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended an increase of $19,710,189 for safety, security, and technology initiatives to eliminate contraband. Value: 19710189.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [reported] FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended radio communications system replacement Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended providing $23,869,702 to replace radio communications systems at facilities statewide. Value: 23869702.0 USD Tags: budget,technology,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2023 afy 2022 - [confirmed] AFY2026 total recommended Capital Projects Fund change The Governor's AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund total recommended change was $602,589,501, funded entirely with State General Funds. Value: 602589501.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Total State Prisons program change The total recommended change for the State Prisons program in the Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report was $278,608,622. Value: 278608622.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] GSFIC 2019A/2019B: total DOC appropriation $43.92M GSFIC's Final Project List for the Georgia General Obligation Bond Sale, Series 2019A and 2019B, totals the Department of Corrections appropriation at $43,920,000, including a combined $14,500,000 item for renovation of Metro Atlanta State Prison as a reentry and transition prison (Phase III) and renovation/expansion of the Smith Transitional Center for new inmates (Claxton). Value: 43920000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,reentry Sources: State of Georgia — Final Project List, Series 2019AB Bonds - [reported] AFY2023 funding for 33 projects at 19 facilities The Governor's AFY2023 Budget Highlights include $51,495,000 for the Department of Corrections for 33 projects at 19 facilities: $4,050,000 for emergency repairs, $14,955,000 for life safety and security system upgrades, and $32,490,000 for major maintenance and renovations. Value: 51495000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2023 and fy 2024 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2024 GDC capital line item (reduced) In HB 915 (AFY2024), one GDC capital line item shows Governor/House/Senate figures of $450,859,065 and a Conference Committee figure of $436,753,665. Value: 436753665.0 USD (vs. 450859065 Governor/House/Senate figure) Tags: budget Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 915 - [confirmed] FY2025 State Prisons program: $42.5M existing plus $17.5M additional for capital maintenance Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended utilizing existing funds of $42,456,560 and providing additional funds of $17,543,440 for capital maintenance and repairs. Value: 42456560.0 USD (vs. 17543440 additional funds) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [reported] FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended wireless infrastructure upgrades Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended providing $5,519,595 for wireless infrastructure upgrades at facilities statewide. Value: 5519595.0 USD Tags: budget,technology,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2023 afy 2022 - [confirmed] AFY2026 recommended funds for 252 vehicles and six buses/three vans The Governor's recommended AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund changes include $13,110,000 for the Department of Corrections to replace and outfit 252 vehicles, statewide, and $2,980,000 to replace six buses and three vans, statewide. Value: 13110000.0 USD (vs. 2980000 buses and vans) Tags: budget,transfers Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] GSFIC Capital Projects Fund AFY2025 changes The GSFIC Capital Projects Fund's Amended FY 2025 budget changes, totaling $709,004,939, were funded entirely with State General Funds. Value: 709004939.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2024 GDC capital line item (unchanged) In HB 915 (AFY2024), one GDC capital line item shows Governor, House, Senate, and Conference Committee figures all at $135,385,847. Value: 135385847.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 915 - [confirmed] FY2025 State Prisons program: $10.8M for contraband elimination Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended an increase of $10,793,600 for safety, security, and technology initiatives to eliminate contraband. Value: 10793600.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2025 afy 2024 bib - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility construction and opening years GDC's current website lists the Emanuel Women's Facility as constructed in 1995 and opened in 2004, with a capacity of 415. Value: 415.0 beds Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [confirmed] Per diem increase for 446 additional beds from HB 68 The AFY2026/FY2027 Governor's Budget Report states that per diem rate increases of $1,054,637 at Jenkins Correctional Institution and Riverbend Correctional Institution are to fully utilize the 446 additional beds added in HB 68 (2025 Session). Value: 1054637.0 USD (vs. 446 additional beds) Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] Tennessee DOC FY2023 incarceration spending was ~79% of its budget In FY 2023, the Tennessee Department of Correction spent about $907 million on incarceration, excluding capital costs, which was about 79% of its budget, funded mainly by state revenues. Value: 79.0 percent of budget Tags: budget Sources: Budgeting for Incarceration in Tennessee - The Sycamore Institute - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Skilled craftsman tiger teams Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends providing $1,186,615 for skilled craftsman "tiger teams" focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fabrication needs in facilities. Value: 1186615.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2025 project backlog and major maintenance The AFY2025 appropriations bill as passed provides $32,408,141 in State Funds and Total Funds for project backlog and major maintenance and renovation projects at facilities. Value: 32408141.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] Recommended funds for five modular correctional units operations The AFY2026/FY2027 Governor's Budget Report recommends $2,124,956 for operations of five modular correctional units. Value: 2124956.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Project management resources Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends providing $5,961,200 for project management resources to oversee capital projects in the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 5961200.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2025 critical capital maintenance and repairs The AFY2025 appropriations bill as passed provides $20,000,000 in State Funds and Total Funds to address critical capital maintenance and repairs for the Department of Corrections. Value: 20000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] Recommended funds for managed access and drone detection systems Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends increasing State Prisons program funds by $13,387,475 for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities. Value: 13387475.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Transfer to Transition Centers for maintenance Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends transferring $718,679 from the State Prisons program to the Transition Centers program for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs. Value: 718679.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,reentry Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] Cumulative DOC GO debt authorized: $1.23B, fully funded GSFIC's official statement for this general obligation bond sale reports cumulative Department of Corrections general obligation debt authorized, since the program's inception, at $1,231,960,000, with no guaranteed revenue debt authorized and the full amount funded, leaving no unissued authorized indebtedness. Value: 1231960000.0 USD Date: 2022-01-01 Tags: budget Sources: New Issue Ratings, 2022abc official statement - [reported] AFY2025 modular correctional units construction The AFY2025 appropriations bill as passed provides $80,220,240 in State Funds and Total Funds for sitework and construction of four 126-bed modular correctional units. Value: 80220240.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [reported] 72 of 106 locks (68%) non-compliant at Valdosta State Prison, 2025 In 2025, GDC auditors "checked 106 locks" at Valdosta State Prison and found that 72, or 68 percent, were "non-compliant." Value: 72.0 locks (vs. 106 locks checked) Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: conditions,facilities,legal Sources: SCHR Letter of Concern Re: Unconstitutional Conditions at VSP - [confirmed] Governor's FY2021 bond package for DOC totals $32,130,000 principal and $5,465,124 debt service The Governor's Budget Report for Amended FY2020 and FY2021 lists the Governor's recommended FY2021 General Obligation Bond package for the Department of Corrections with a subtotal of $32,130,000 in authorized principal and $5,465,124 in debt service. Value: 32130000.0 USD principal (vs. 5465124 debt service) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [reported] New Georgia prison to support 3,000 inmates The new Georgia state prison that Balfour Beatty was awarded a construction contract for will support services for 3,000 inmates including housing, administration, programming, general and vocational education, medical, and intake. Value: 3000.0 inmates Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Balfour Beatty Awarded Approximately $320 Million to Deliver New Prison in Georgia, Balfour Beatty Awarded Approximately $320 Million to Deliver New Prison in Georgia - [confirmed] Existing funds utilized for managed access and drone detection Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends utilizing existing funds of $10,793,600 for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities, under the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 10793600.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for critical capital maintenance Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends increasing funds by $15,000,000 to address critical capital maintenance and repairs in the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 15000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,maintenance Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] FY2023 capital maintenance and repairs increase: $42.46M GDC's FY2023 Annual Report lists a budget adjustment that increased funds for capital maintenance and repairs by $42,456,560. Value: 42456560.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: FY23 Annual Report - [reported] AFY2025 locking control system replacement The AFY2025 appropriations bill as passed provides $34,262,515 in State Funds and Total Funds for design and construction to replace locking control systems at various facilities. Value: 34262515.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [reported] 25 deaths at Valdosta State Prison, Jan 1 2025–Aug 13 2026; at least 14 aged 40 or below Between January 1, 2025, and August 13, 2026, 25 people died at Valdosta State Prison, and at least 14 of the men who lost their lives were aged 40 or below. Value: 25.0 deaths (vs. 14 deaths aged 40 or below) Tags: death,conditions,facilities Sources: SCHR Letter of Concern Re: Unconstitutional Conditions at VSP - [confirmed] FY2024: $66.5M for 33 projects at 19 facilities Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended $66,495,000 to provide funds for 33 projects at 19 facilities for emergency repairs ($4,050,000), upgrades to life safety and security systems ($29,955,000), and major maintenance and renovations ($32,490,000). Value: 66495000.0 USD (vs. 33 projects) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2024 afy 2023 - [confirmed] FY2021 bond: $5,000,000 for emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment statewide The Governor's recommended FY2021 bond package includes $5,000,000 (5-year term) for the Department of Corrections for 'Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide.' Value: 5000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [confirmed] Recommended funds for OWL Unit technology costs Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends increasing Department of Corrections State Prisons program funds by $5,521,230 for additional technology costs for the Over Watch and Logistics (OWL) Unit to enhance safety, security, and technology. Value: 5521230.0 USD Tags: budget,operations,staffing Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for facility maintenance personnel Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends increasing Department of Corrections State Prisons program funds by $15,592,952 for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs. Value: 15592952.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2024: $450.86M additional for new Davisboro state prison The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $450,859,065 for the Department of Corrections to provide additional funds for construction of the new state prison in Davisboro, Washington County. Value: 450859065.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2025 Washington State Prison furniture and equipment The AFY2025 appropriations bill as passed provides $46,497,640 in State Funds and Total Funds to the Department of Corrections for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Washington County. Value: 46497640.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2022 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $38,512,174 GSFIC's audited Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances reports Capital Projects Fund expenditures for cost of construction and equipment for the Department of Corrections of $38,512,174. Value: 38512174.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia State Financing, gsfic audited financial statements fy2022 - [confirmed] FY2024: $2.68M for safety and security technology projects Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended an increase of $2,684,270 to continue investing in technology projects to improve safety and security in state prison facilities. Value: 2684270.0 USD Tags: budget,operations Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2024 afy 2023 - [confirmed] FY2021 bond: $9,740,000 for major repair, renovations, and improvements statewide The Governor's recommended FY2021 bond package includes $9,740,000 (20-year term) for the Department of Corrections for 'Major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide.' Value: 9740000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [confirmed] Amended FY2026 appropriation for managed access and drone detection systems The enacted Amended FY2026 Appropriations Act (Conference Committee Substitute to HB 973) appropriates $13,387,475 in State General Funds for increased funds for managed access and drone detection systems to prevent contraband in facilities, under the Department of Corrections, matching the Governor's recommendation, House, and Senate figures. Value: 13387475.0 USD Tags: budget,contraband,technology Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973 - [confirmed] Total change for State Prisons program Georgia's Governor's Budget Report shows a total change of $12,905,859 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 12905859.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for locking tiger team Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends increasing funds by $1,022,013 for a "tiger team" to support the existing GDC locking team to address repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics. Value: 1022013.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2024: $135.39M for statewide facility maintenance and repairs The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $135,385,847 for the Department of Corrections to provide funds for facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. Value: 135385847.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor's, afy 2024 and fy 2025 governors budget report - [reported] AFY2025 new prison design funding The AFY2025 appropriations bill as passed provides $30,000,000 in State Funds and Total Funds to the Department of Corrections for design of a new prison, statewide. Value: 30000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2022 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $49,534,575, capital grants $45,590,000, net $(3,944,575) GSFIC's audited Statement of Activities reports Department of Corrections expenses of $49,534,575, capital grants and contributions of $45,590,000, and net expense of $(3,944,575). Value: 49534575.0 USD (vs. 45590000 capital grants and contributions) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia State Financing, gsfic audited financial statements fy2022 - [confirmed] FY2024: $42.5M carried from FY2023 for ongoing maintenance and repairs Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended reflecting and utilizing $42,456,560 from FY2023 for ongoing maintenance and repairs. Value: 42456560.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Budget in Brief, fy 2024 afy 2023 - [confirmed] FY2021 bond: $1,575,000 for security system improvements at Smith, Macon, and Phillips State Prison The Governor's recommended FY2021 bond package includes $1,575,000 (5-year term) for the Department of Corrections to 'Design and construct security system improvements at Smith, Macon, and Phillips State Prison, statewide.' Value: 1575000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [reported] AFY2025: Modular units funding (duplicate mention) In the AFY2025 Governor's Budget Report, the Department of Corrections' State Prisons program recommended $93,203,352 to provide funds for sitework and construction of four 126-bed modular correctional units to facilitate offender population movement necessary for capital and security improvements. Value: 93203352.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,construction Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] 2012 audit: 25 of 199 sampled 2010 capital requests still unfunded in 2013 A Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts performance audit on GDC prison maintenance found that of a sample of 199 maintenance-related capital outlay requests from GDC prisons' 2010 requests, 25 (13%) were still listed as requested in 2013, meaning they had remained unfunded for at least three years. Value: 25.0 projects (vs. 199 sampled capital outlay requests) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02) - [reported] AFY2025 State Prisons program general funds In the AFY2025 appropriations act as passed, the Department of Corrections' State Prisons program State General Funds totaled $1,039,099,004. Value: 1039099004.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] FY2025 enacted: $42.5M existing plus $17.5M additional for capital maintenance The enacted FY2025 Appropriations Act conference committee substitute provides funds for the Department of Corrections, utilizing existing funds of $42,456,560 and providing additional funds of $17,543,440, for capital maintenance and repairs. Value: 42456560.0 USD (vs. 17543440 additional funds) Tags: budget,facilities,legislation Sources: HB 916 FY2025 - [confirmed] FY2021 bond: $1,820,000 for water and sewer renovations at Arrendale and Washington state prisons The Governor's recommended FY2021 bond package includes $1,820,000 (20-year term) for the Department of Corrections to 'Design and construct water and sewer renovations at Arrendale and Washington state prisons, and miscellaneous remodeling projects, statewide.' Value: 1820000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for skilled craftsman tiger teams Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends increasing funds by $2,601,532 for skilled craftsman "tiger teams" focused on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fabrication needs in facilities. Value: 2601532.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2025 correctional officer positions funding The AFY2025 appropriations act as passed increases funds by $46,018,769 to add 330 correctional officer positions to improve staff-to-offender ratios and reflect increased retention. Value: 46018769.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] FY2021 bond: $1,330,000 for HVAC systems for mental health dorms at Valdosta State Prison The Governor's recommended FY2021 bond package includes $1,330,000 (20-year term) for the Department of Corrections to 'Design and construct HVAC systems for mental health dorms at Valdosta State Prison, Valdosta, Lowndes County.' Value: 1330000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,mental_health Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [confirmed] FY2019 bond authorization for Department of Corrections projects The FY2019 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $2,500,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months (Bond # 77). Value: 2500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: FY2019 HB 684, fy 2019 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Total State Prisons program change (duplicate) Georgia's Governor's Budget Report shows a total change of $78,525,662 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program. Value: 78525662.0 USD Tags: budget Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] 2012 audit: 10.2M sq ft state prisons; 14M sq ft all GDC facilities A Georgia state audit found GDC maintains 10.2 million square feet of building space across all state prisons and 14 million square feet across all GDC state-owned facilities. Value: 10.2 million square feet (vs. 14 million square feet across all GDC state-owned facilities) Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: facilities Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02) - [reported] AFY2025 facility maintenance personnel funding The AFY2025 appropriations act as passed provides $3,784,697 for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff to address critical facility maintenance needs. Value: 3784697.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] FY2021 appropriations: $1,284,000 State General Funds for Bond #68 debt service In the enacted FY2021 appropriations bill, a Department of Corrections bond item shows $1,284,000 in State General Funds specifically appropriated for that bond's debt service. Value: 1284000.0 USD Tags: budget,legal Sources: FY2021 HB 793, fy 2021 bill conference committee (hb 793) - [confirmed] FY2021 bond: $1,185,000 for fire protection system renovation at GDCP The Governor's recommended FY2021 bond package includes $1,185,000 (5-year term) for the Department of Corrections to 'Renovate fire protection systems at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Jackson, Butts County.' Value: 1185000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report - [confirmed] FY2024 bond authorization for GDC emergency repairs and equipment The enacted FY2024 Georgia General Appropriations Act Conference Committee Substitute authorized $26,000,000 in 20-year General Obligation Debt principal, at 6.5%, to fund emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment for the Department of Corrections, statewide. Value: 26000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 19 - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31: Metro Atlanta reentry/Smith TC bond item: Governor/House $1,112,800 vs Senate/Conference $1,241,200 For the GDC bond item funding Metro Atlanta State Prison's reentry/transition renovation Phase III and the Smith Transitional Center in HB31 (FY2020), the Governor's and House's appropriation was $1,112,800 while the Senate's and Conference Committee's (final enacted) appropriation was $1,241,200. Value: 1241200.0 USD (enacted) (vs. 1112800 Governor/House proposed) Tags: budget,facilities,reentry,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2025/FY2026: Transfer to Detention Centers for maintenance Georgia's Governor's Budget Report recommends transferring $1,572,489 from the State Prisons program to the Detention Centers program for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs. Value: 1572489.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,maintenance Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] AFY2025 private prison beds funding The AFY2025 appropriations act as passed provides $2,246,260 to add 188 private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institution and additional beds at Wheeler Correctional Institution. Value: 2246260.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Hb 67 FY2025A, amended fy 2025 bill as passed (hb 67) - [confirmed] FY2021 appropriations: $85,600 State General Funds for Bond #78 debt service In the enacted FY2021 appropriations bill, a Department of Corrections bond item shows $85,600 in State General Funds specifically appropriated for that bond's debt service. Value: 85600.0 USD Tags: budget,legal Sources: FY2021 HB 793, fy 2021 bill conference committee (hb 793) - [confirmed] FY2027 GSFIC Section 50 Total Funds $0 In the enacted FY2027 Appropriations Act conference committee substitute, Section 50 (Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission) Total Funds equal $0. Value: 0.0 USD Tags: budget,legislation Sources: HB 974 FY2027 - [confirmed] FY2024 bond authorization for 231 replacement vehicles The enacted FY2024 Georgia General Appropriations Act Conference Committee Substitute authorized $11,890,000 in 5-year General Obligation Debt principal, at 6.25%, to purchase 231 replacement vehicles for the Department of Corrections, statewide. Value: 11890000.0 USD Tags: budget,operations Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 19 - [reported] FY2026: Add 330 correctional officer positions In the FY2026 Governor's Budget Report, the Department of Corrections' State Prisons program recommended $20,191,487 to add 330 correctional officer positions to improve staff to offender ratios. Value: 20191487.0 USD Tags: budget,staffing Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] 2012 audit: prisons 8-86 years old; average building age 25.7 years A Georgia state audit found that GDC state prisons range in age from 8 to 86 years old, and according to GDC, the average age of all buildings is 25.7 years. Value: 25.7 years Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: facilities Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02) - [reported] GSFIC FY2019 Department of Corrections expenses GSFIC's FY2019 Annual Report reports Department of Corrections expenses of $29,400,957 in FY2019 and $48,763,510 in FY2018. Value: 29400957.0 USD (vs. 48763510 FY2018 expenses) Tags: budget Sources: Georgia’s (gsfic.georgia.gov) - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2024 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $35,417,140, capital grants $179,780,837, net $144,363,697 GSFIC's audited Statement of Activities reports Department of Corrections expenses of $35,417,140, capital grants and contributions of $179,780,837, and net of $144,363,697. Value: 35417140.0 USD (vs. 179780837 capital grants and contributions) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: gsfic.georgia.gov: gsfic audited financial statements fy2024 - [confirmed] 2023A FY2024: $26M emergency repairs and $11.89M for 231 vehicles The 2023ABC GSFIC Official Statement lists, under 'Safe Georgia' / Department of Corrections 2023A fiscal year appropriations, $26,000,000 for 'Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide' and $11,890,000 for 'Replace 231 vehicles, statewide.' Value: 26000000.0 USD (vs. 11890000 vehicle replacement) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: New Issue Ratings, 2023abc official statement - [reported] FY2027 bond authorization for major repairs and renovations The House Budget and Research Office's FY2027 Track Sheet for the conference committee version of the budget bill describes Bond #68 as providing $50,000,000 in 20-year bonds for major repairs and renovations for state prison, statewide, under the Department of Corrections. Value: 50000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: HB 974 Track Sheet - [reported] AFY2025: Private prison bed expansion In the AFY2025 Governor's Budget Report, the Department of Corrections' Private Prisons program recommended $5,941,353 to increase funds to add 188 private prison beds at Coffee Correctional Institution and 258 private prison beds at Wheeler Correctional Institution. Value: 5941353.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] FY2024 Annual Report capital maintenance increase GDC's FY2024 Annual Report lists a budget adjustment that increased funds for capital maintenance and repairs by $135,385,847. Value: 135385847.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: FY24 Annual Report - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2024 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $40,560,590 GSFIC's audited Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances reports Capital Projects Fund expenditures for cost of construction and equipment for the Department of Corrections of $40,560,590. Value: 40560590.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: gsfic.georgia.gov: gsfic audited financial statements fy2024 - [confirmed] DOC authorized G.O. debt $1.27B, fully issued (2023ABC) As of the 2023ABC GSFIC Official Statement's authorized-indebtedness table, General Obligation Debt Authorized for the Department of Corrections was $1,269,850,000, with Total State Debt Funded (Including the Bonds) also $1,269,850,000 and no unissued authorization listed. Value: 1269850000.0 USD Date: 2023-01-01 Tags: budget,facilities Sources: New Issue Ratings, 2023abc official statement - [reported] FY2026: Physical health contract increase In the FY2026 Governor's Budget Report, the Department of Corrections' Health program recommended increasing funds for the physical health contract by $14,661,767 to support increased population. Value: 14661767.0 USD Tags: budget,medical,health Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2025 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $49,531,941, capital grants $231,362,443, net $181,830,502 GSFIC's audited Statement of Activities reports Department of Corrections expenses of $49,531,941, capital grants and contributions of $231,362,443, and net of $181,830,502. Value: 49531941.0 USD (vs. 231362443 capital grants and contributions) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia State Financing, gsfic audited financial statements fy2025 - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2025 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $68,680,201 GSFIC's audited Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances reports Capital Projects Fund expenditures for cost of construction and equipment for the Department of Corrections of $68,680,201. Value: 68680201.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia State Financing, gsfic audited financial statements fy2025 - [confirmed] 2007 facility condition assessment: average score 62.5%, range 45.9%–79.2% Based on a 2007 comprehensive state prison facility condition assessment (the last one completed as of the 2018 audit), facilities were rated on building structure, utilities, and electronic and physical security, with an average score of 62.5%, a highest facility score of 79.2%, and a lowest score of 45.9%. Value: 62.5 percent (vs. 79.2 highest facility score) Date: 2007-01-01 Tags: facilities,conditions Sources: Special Examination Report No. 18-12 December 2018, downloadFile - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2023 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $44,399,718, capital grants $3,404,239, net $(40,995,479) GSFIC's audited Statement of Activities reports Department of Corrections expenses of $44,399,718, capital grants and contributions of $3,404,239, and net expense of $(40,995,479). Value: 44399718.0 USD (vs. 3404239 capital grants and contributions) Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia State Financing, gsfic audited financial statements fy2023 - [reported] FY2026 GDC critical capital maintenance and repairs In the FY2026 general appropriations act, a Department of Corrections critical capital maintenance and repairs item shows $15,000,000 in State General Funds across all four columns. Value: 15000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68 - [confirmed] GSFIC FY2023 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $44,587,603 GSFIC's audited Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances reports Capital Projects Fund expenditures for cost of construction and equipment for the Department of Corrections of $44,587,603. Value: 44587603.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia State Financing, gsfic audited financial statements fy2023 - [confirmed] AFY2025 recommended capital funds for Washington State Prison FF&E The Governor's recommended AFY2025 Capital Projects Fund changes include $46,497,640 for the Department of Corrections for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Washington State Prison, Davisboro, Washington County. Value: 46497640.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [confirmed] AFY2025 recommended capital funds for new prison design The Governor's recommended AFY2025 Capital Projects Fund changes include $40,000,000 for the Department of Corrections for design of a new prison, statewide. Value: 40000000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] GDC press release: ModCorr Units Add 524 Beds The GDC press release headline reads 'ModCorr Units Add 524 Beds and Support Ongoing Facility Improvements'. Value: 524.0 beds Tags: facilities,policy Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Opens New Modular Housing Units | Georgia Department of Corrections - [confirmed] AFY2025 recommended capital funds for Johnson State Prison acute care unit The Governor's recommended AFY2025 Capital Projects Fund changes include $6,200,000 for the Department of Corrections for design and construction of a long term, acute care unit at Johnson State Prison, Wrightsville, Johnson County. Value: 6200000.0 USD Tags: budget,medical,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] Hays State Prison construction and capacity GDC's facility page for Hays State Prison lists it as constructed in 1989 and opened in 1990, with a capacity of 1,101. Value: 1101.0 beds Tags: facilities,capacity Sources: Hays State Prison facility page (confirms Aramark), GDC - [reported] ModCorr program added 504 maximum-security beds and 20 medical beds Developed by ModCorr in partnership with GDC officials, the program expanded the state's correctional capacity with 504 new maximum-security beds and 20 medical beds. Value: 504.0 beds (vs. 20 medical beds) Tags: facilities,medical,policy Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Marks Milestone with Ribbon Cutting for Modular Medical Facility - Correctional News - [reported] Rogers State Prison construction and capacity GDC's facility page for Rogers State Prison lists it as constructed in 1983 and opened in 1983, with a capacity of 1,391. Value: 1391.0 beds Date: 1983-01-01 Tags: facilities,capacity Sources: Rogers State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Autry State Prison construction and capacity GDC's facility page for Autry State Prison lists it as constructed in 1992 and opened in 1992, with a capacity of 1,698. Value: 1698.0 beds Date: 1992-01-01 Tags: facilities,capacity Sources: Autry State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections - [confirmed] 2021A Bond proceeds: $45,590,000 for DOC projects and facilities The State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A Official Statement lists $45,590,000 of 2021A Bond proceeds to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections. Value: 45590000.0 USD Date: 2021-01-01 Tags: budget,facilities Sources: New Issue Ratings, 2021ab official statement - [reported] FY2019 General Obligation Bond for Corrections The Governor's Budget Report for FY2019 recommended a General Obligation Bond package for the Department of Corrections totaling $5,500,000 in authorized principal and $908,200 in debt service, consisting of two items: "Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide" and "Facility major improvements and renovations, multiple locations." Value: 5500000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities,maintenance Sources: The Governor’s Budget Report, fy 2019 governors budget report - [confirmed] Total GO Debt Authorized for DOC FY1975–FY2022: $1,231,960,000, fully funded As of the Series 2021A/2021B Official Statement, total General Obligation Debt Authorized for the Department of Corrections (FY1975-FY2022) was $1,231,960,000, all of it funded (Total State Debt Funded (Including the Bonds) also $1,231,960,000). Value: 1231960000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: New Issue Ratings, 2021ab official statement - [confirmed] DOC holds $37.4 million in surety bonds for construction performance The 2021AB GSFIC Official Statement states the Department of Corrections holds surety bonds in the amount of $37.4 million for construction performance to ensure proper completion and complete performance of construction contracts. Value: 37.4 million USD Date: 2021-01-01 Tags: budget,facilities Sources: New Issue Ratings, 2021ab official statement CASE DETAILS (10) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Balfour Beatty awarded ~$320M contract for new Georgia state prison Balfour Beatty was awarded the construction manager at risk contract to deliver a new state prison in Georgia valued at approximately $320 million on behalf of GSFIC, in association with the Georgia Building Authority and GDC. Tags: facilities,budget,operations Sources: Balfour Beatty Tabbed for Delivery of New Georgia State Prison - Correctional News - [reported] Georgia State Prison built in 1938 A news article's photo caption states that Georgia State Prison, located in Tattnall County, was built in 1938. Date: 1938-01-01 Tags: facilities Sources: Georgia corrections prepares to spend $600M to replace older prisons - The Current - [reported] DOJ: medical unit doors lacked working locks for at least 17 years; food stolen regularly The DOJ's findings report on Georgia prisons quotes staff at a GDC prison stating that doors in the medical unit, including doors leading to administrative offices, have not had working locks for at least 17 years, and incarcerated people walk into the staff breakroom and steal food on a regular basis. Tags: facilities,conditions,medical,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] GDC Commissioner Oliver presents budget recommendations to joint House and Senate subcommittees During a joint meeting of House and Senate appropriation subcommittees, state corrections department Commissioner Tyrone Oliver presented the wide ranging list of budget recommendations, describing them as necessary investments for strengthening prison security and increasing staffing levels. Tags: budget,policy,staffing Sources: Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons - The Current - [reported] Balfour Beatty awarded ~$320M new state prison Balfour Beatty was awarded to deliver a new state prison in Georgia valued at approximately $320 million on behalf of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), in association with the Georgia Building Authority (GBA) and the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), as construction manager at risk. Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Balfour Beatty Awarded Approximately $320 Million to Deliver New Prison in Georgia - [reported] CGL inventoried 22,000+ assets, 1,152 buildings across 58 facilities Facilities-management consultant CGL Companies states that over eight months beginning January 30, 2017, it visited all 58 included GDC facilities, inventoried more than 22,000 assets, and cataloged 1,152 individual buildings as part of a computerized maintenance management system project. Date: 2017-01-01 Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections - CGL Companies - [reported] Georgia State Prison history and purchase price Georgia State Prison (Reidsville), formerly Georgia Industrial Institute, was built in 1936 to house juveniles and was purchased by the state in 1937 for approximately 1.3 million dollars. Tags: facilities,history Sources: Georgia State Prison GEORGIA - [confirmed] Coastal State Prison built 1981, renovated 1999 GDC's own facility descriptions document lists Coastal State Prison in Garden City as constructed in 1981, opened in 1981, and renovated in 1999. Tags: facilities Sources: Facility descriptions / Georgia Department of Corrections - [confirmed] Hays State Prison built 1989, opened 1990, renovated 2009 GDC's own facility descriptions document lists Hays State Prison as constructed in 1989, opened in 1990, and renovated in 2009. Tags: facilities Sources: Facility descriptions / Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Summerville utility easement for Modcorr The City of Summerville requested a temporary Revocable Lease Agreement and a Non-Exclusive Utility Easement to install dedicated natural gas service to the Modcorr addition, including a 400 KW generator with a gas demand of 4,231 CFH. Date: 2025-12-01 Tags: facilities,construction,operations Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes december 2025 LEGAL FACTS (25) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #73: $865,000 GO debt for GDC projects (60-month maturities) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $865,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 73); $200,161 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated for the purpose. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #75: $1,595,000 GO debt for GDC projects (60-month maturities) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $1,595,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 75); $369,083 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #77: $5,105,000 GO debt for GDC projects (60-month maturities) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $5,105,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 77); $1,181,297 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [reported] FY2022 Bond 353.371 emergency repairs appropriation The enacted FY2022 Appropriations Act (HB81) includes GDC Bond 353.371: $15,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07% to fund emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment statewide, with $3,471,000 specifically appropriated, identical across Governor, House, Senate and Conference Committee columns. Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 81 - [reported] DOJ Civil Rights Division: GDC prisons unsafe due to aging facilities and inadequate lock/tool/key controls The DOJ Civil Rights Division found that GDC prisons are unsafe due to aging and inadequately maintained facilities and failure to ensure adequate lock, tool, and key controls. Tags: legal,facilities,conditions,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] FY2022 Bond 353.372 security systems appropriation The enacted FY2022 Appropriations Act (HB81) includes GDC Bond 353.372: $15,625,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07% to fund security and systems improvements statewide, with $3,615,625 specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 81 - [reported] FY2022 Bond 353.373 major repairs appropriation The enacted FY2022 Appropriations Act (HB81) includes GDC Bond 353.373: $14,965,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77% to fund major repair, renovations, and improvements statewide, with $1,281,004 specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 81 - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.371: $5,000,000 GO debt for GDC multi-projects emergency repairs/sustainment/equipment The enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31, conference committee) includes GDC Bond 355.371: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07% to fund emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide; $1,157,000 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2021 Bond #66 appropriation unchanged from FY2021 The AFY2021 amended appropriations act (HB80, as passed) specifically appropriates $3,471,000 for the Department of Corrections (Bond #66), the same amount as the original FY2021 Act (HB793), authorizing not more than $15,000,000 in GO debt principal with maturities not exceeding 60 months. Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: opb.georgia.gov: afy 2021 hb 80 passed - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.372: $2,405,000 GO debt for Augusta State Medical Prison dialysis unit renovation The enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31) includes GDC Bond 355.372: $2,405,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77% to fund renovation of the Dialysis Unit at Augusta State Medical Prison, Grovetown, Columbia County; $205,868 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,medical,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [reported] AFY2022 Bond 353.371 appropriation unchanged from FY2022 The AFY2022 amended appropriations act (HB910, as passed) specifically appropriates $3,471,000 for the Department of Corrections (Bond 353.371), the same amount as the original FY2022 Act (HB81), authorizing not more than $15,000,000 in GO debt principal with maturities not exceeding 60 months. Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: As Passed H.B. 910 - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.373: $1,985,000 GO debt for Georgia State Prison fire alarm replacement The enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31) includes GDC Bond 355.373: $1,985,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07% to fund replacement of the fire alarm system at Georgia State Prison, Reidsville, Tattnall County; $459,329 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.375: $2,540,000 GO debt for Augusta State Medical Prison HVAC/kitchen infrastructure The enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31) includes GDC Bond 355.375: $2,540,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77% to fund replacement of underground heating loops, roof, chillers and a cooler tower, and kitchen floors, drains, and piping at Augusta State Medical Prison, Grovetown, Columbia County; $217,424 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,medical,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2021 appropriations: DOC bond item authorizes up to $15,000,000 in General Obligation Debt The enacted FY2021 appropriations bill authorizes, under a Department of Corrections bond item, the issuance of not more than $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Tags: budget,legal,policy Sources: FY2021 HB 793, fy 2021 bill conference committee (hb 793) - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.381: $5,455,000 GO debt for Augusta State Medical Prison asbestos abatement/windows The enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31) includes GDC Bond 355.381: $5,455,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77% to fund asbestos abatement and the replacement of exterior windows at Augusta State Medical Prison, Augusta, Richmond County; $466,948 in State General Funds was specifically appropriated. Tags: budget,facilities,medical,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2021 appropriations: DOC bond item authorizes up to $1,000,000 in General Obligation Debt The enacted FY2021 appropriations bill authorizes, under a Department of Corrections bond item, the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Tags: budget,legal,policy Sources: FY2021 HB 793, fy 2021 bill conference committee (hb 793) - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.379: $14,500,000 GO debt for Metro Atlanta State Prison reentry/transition renovation Phase III The enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31) includes GDC Bond 355.379: $14,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77% to fund design, construction, and equipment to renovate and remission Metro Atlanta State Prison as a reentry and transition prison, Phase III, Atlanta, Fulton County. Tags: budget,facilities,reentry,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #66: $3,471,000 debt service for $15,000,000 GO debt (60-month maturity) The enacted FY2021 Appropriations Act (HB793) appropriates $3,471,000 in debt service for a Department of Corrections bond project, through issuance of not more than $15,000,000 in General Obligation Debt with maturities not in excess of sixty months. Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.374: $2,500,000 GO debt for GDC multi-projects security systems/fencing repairs The FY2020 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $2,500,000 in 5-year General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections multi-projects to fund repairs to closed-circuit TVs, fire alarms, locking control systems, portal security, perimeter detection systems, fencing, and recreational pens, statewide. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.376: $1,670,000 GO debt for GDC multi-projects CCTV installation The FY2020 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $1,670,000 in 5-year General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections multi-projects to fund installation of closed-circuit TVs at various locations. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31, fy 2020 bill conf cmte - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #78: $85,600 appropriated for DOC projects and facilities The enacted FY2021 Appropriations Act (HB793) specifically appropriates $85,600 for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections (Bond #78). Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #67: $1,575,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $1,575,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 67). Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #69: $2,430,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $2,430,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 69). Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #70: $865,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $865,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 70). Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: FY2021 HB 793 - [confirmed] FY2021 HB793 Bond #72: $1,185,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) The FY2021 Georgia General Appropriations Act authorized $1,185,000 in General Obligation Debt principal for Department of Corrections projects and facilities, with maturities not in excess of sixty months (Bond # 72). Tags: budget,legal,facilities Sources: FY2021 HB 793 FINDINGS (27) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Florida SPB 2512 appropriates $100M annually to Correctional Facilities Capital Improvement Trust Fund Florida's SPB 2512 appropriates $100 million annually from the General Revenue Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2024-25 through Fiscal Year 2054-55 to the Correctional Facilities Capital Improvement Trust Fund to address the Department of Corrections' critical capital outlay needs. Tags: budget,policy,facilities Sources: The Florida Senate, 2024s02512.pre.ap - [reported] GDC staff: funding availability drove maintenance; no substantial renovations since 2007 study GDC staff told state auditors that funding availability has driven facility maintenance and capital improvements, explaining why no substantial improvements or renovations to facilities had occurred since a 2007 study. Date: 2018-01-01 Tags: facilities,budget,conditions Sources: DOAA Bed Demand & Agency Strategy Report (2018-12) - [reported] DOJ: broken lock repairs a perennial challenge due to short staffing, no locksmith, parts The DOJ's findings report states that getting broken locks fixed at GDC prisons is a perennial challenge due to issues including short staffing, not having a locksmith on staff at the prison, or challenges obtaining parts to fix old locks, as GDC staff told DOJ. Tags: facilities,staffing,conditions,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] DOJ: average GDC prison over 30 years old and reaching 'end of life' per Commissioner The DOJ's findings report on Georgia prisons states that leadership has acknowledged aging facilities raise challenges across the system, with the average GDC prison over 30 years old and reaching 'end of life,' according to a recent public presentation by the Commissioner. Tags: facilities,conditions,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] DOJ: staffing, broken locks/cameras, housing decisions, poor investigations create sexual-violence risk The DOJ's findings report on Georgia prisons states that GDC's insufficient staffing and supervision, poor facility conditions including broken locks and cameras, unsafe housing decisions, and poor investigation practices place incarcerated persons at substantial risk of sexual violence by other incarcerated individuals. Tags: violence,staffing,facilities,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] DOJ: maintenance staff pulled to security posts, unable to maintain lock-and-key system The DOJ's findings report on Georgia prisons states that staff from GDC prisons said that getting broken locks fixed is difficult because maintenance staff are frequently pulled from that assignment to cover security posts, and are therefore unable to maintain the lock-and-key system at the prison. Tags: staffing,facilities,conditions,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] Valdosta State Prison non-compliant with minimum lighting requirements, FY2024 In fiscal year 2024, GDC auditors found that Valdosta State Prison was "non-compliant" with minimum lighting requirements in incarcerated people's cells. Tags: conditions,facilities,legal Sources: SCHR Letter of Concern Re: Unconstitutional Conditions at VSP - [reported] Commissioner Oliver quote on budget recommendations Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said, regarding the Georgia prison system's problems, 'We didn't get here overnight. We won't get out of it overnight... (But) these budget recommendations are a step in the right direction.' Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Georgia Prisons Chief Pitches Spending Hikes for Staffing, Infrastructure Needs - LaGrange CEO - [reported] Valdosta State Prison again non-compliant on lighting, with exposed wiring, FY2025 By fiscal year 2025, Valdosta State Prison was again "found non-compliant" with lighting requirements, with auditors noting both the lack of adequate lighting and the presence of "exposed wiring" throughout the prison. Tags: conditions,facilities,legal Sources: SCHR Letter of Concern Re: Unconstitutional Conditions at VSP - [reported] Commissioner Oliver describes modular units as 'hardened prefab fortresses' Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said the modular correctional units planned for Georgia prisons are 'hardened prefab fortresses' and 'not like modular units' in the sense of modular homes. Tags: facilities,budget Sources: Georgia Prisons Chief Pitches Spending Hikes for Staffing, Infrastructure Needs - LaGrange CEO - [reported] DOJ: dozens of GDC prisons as old as or older than Washington State Prison; physical problems persist The DOJ findings report states that dozens of GDC prisons are roughly as old as or older than Washington State Prison, and that serious problems with the physical condition of GDC's facilities persist due to the aging buildings, ongoing maintenance problems, and failure to adequately supervise the population. Tags: facilities,conditions,investigations Sources: DOJ Findings Report: Investigation of Georgia Prisons (October 2024) - [reported] Commissioner Oliver on aging prison infrastructure and hardening Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said 'Whenever we built the prisons back then, it was conducive to the population that we were potentially housing then, not now, so that's one of the reasons why we have to harden it,' and 'it's ongoing maintenance. They're constantly finding ways to get to the infrastructure.' Tags: facilities,contraband,conditions Sources: Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons | Georgia Public Broadcasting - [reported] Commissioner Oliver: correctional officer staffing low nationwide, staff do not feel safe Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said: 'Staffing levels for correctional officers are low all around this, all around the country and also at the federal level. This leads to insufficient staffing patterns and existing staff do not feel safe. Staffing patterns and training needs need to be updated to meet the needs of the modern workforce.' Tags: staffing,conditions Sources: Title: Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons - [reported] Commissioner Oliver links contraband to aging infrastructure Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said 'The majority of our contraband that gets retrieved is due to our aging infrastructure' and 'Sometimes they pop out of the locks, they go through the pipe chases, get up on the roof of the prison and retrieve the contraband.' Tags: contraband,facilities,conditions Sources: Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons | Georgia Public Broadcasting - [reported] Rep. Hatchett: early corrections budget hearing 'out of the ordinary,' shows emphasis Rep. Matt Hatchett said of the early corrections budget hearing: 'It is out of the ordinary, and I think it shows the emphasis that (Kemp) and us collectively are putting on this issue. I do appreciate him agreeing to do that. You can study things for a long time and hope that you get the right answer and the right path forward.' Tags: budget,policy Sources: Title: Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons - [reported] Georgia FY2027 enacted budget reduces DOC operating funds $50M, shifts major repairs to G.O. Bonds In the Department of Corrections' operating budget for the enacted FY2027 appropriations bill, funds were reduced by $50,000,000 to reflect that funding for major repairs and renovations (MRR) would instead come from General Obligation Bonds. Tags: budget,policy,facilities Sources: georgiarecorder.com: HB 974 FY 2027 Appropriations Bill with Vetoes - [reported] Alabama mega prisons replace space for ~3,900 inmates, not add 8,000 beds Alabama's two new mega prisons under construction (Elmore and Escambia counties) will not add 8,000 beds to the Alabama Department of Corrections' capacity, but will largely replace existing space in three outdated facilities that held nearly 3,900 inmates in August. Date: 2024-01-01 Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Opening of prison in Elmore delayed, state prepares to borrow more for Escambia site - Alabama Daily News - [reported] Georgia FY2027 budget authorizes up to $42,520,000 G.O. Debt for DOC projects The enacted FY2027 appropriations bill authorizes the issuance of not more than $42,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections. Tags: budget,policy,facilities Sources: georgiarecorder.com: HB 974 FY 2027 Appropriations Bill with Vetoes - [reported] Alabama bill allows additional $500 million in prison bonds Alabama state senator Albritton successfully sponsored a bill allowing for an additional $500 million in bonds for prison construction, if needed. Date: 2024-01-01 Tags: budget,legislation Sources: Opening of prison in Elmore delayed, state prepares to borrow more for Escambia site - Alabama Daily News - [reported] Georgia FY2027 budget authorizes up to $50,000,000 G.O. Debt for DOC projects The enacted FY2027 appropriations bill authorizes the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt for financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections. Tags: budget,policy,facilities Sources: georgiarecorder.com: HB 974 FY 2027 Appropriations Bill with Vetoes - [reported] 2012 audit definition of deferred maintenance The Georgia State Auditor's performance audit of GDC prison maintenance defines deferred maintenance as the estimated cost of bringing a facility up to a minimum acceptable condition, and states that tracking it allows management to determine if the condition of assets is improving or deteriorating over time. Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: facilities,policy Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02) - [reported] Lock replacement could take five years or longer Lawmakers were told that replacing locks system-wide in Georgia prisons could take five years or longer because prison locks routinely don't work. Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Georgia prisons get $600M for overhaul. Lawmakers say it's a start - [confirmed] No substantial renovations since 2007; funding drove maintenance GDC indicated no substantial improvements or renovations to facilities had occurred since the 2007 facility condition study, and staff indicated that funding availability has driven facility maintenance and capital improvements. Date: 2018-01-01 Tags: facilities,conditions,budget Sources: Special Examination Report No. 18-12 December 2018, downloadFile - [reported] Staffing vacancies at emergency levels in 20 of 34 prisons Kemp's own consultants reported that staffing vacancies had reached "emergency levels" at 20 of Georgia's 34 prisons. Tags: staffing,conditions Sources: Georgia prisons get $600M for overhaul. Lawmakers say it's a start - [reported] Kemp's $600 million plan split between current and next fiscal year budgets The $600 million budget plan will be split between this year's budget and the budget for next year, which will both be voted on by the Legislature this spring. Tags: budget,policy Sources: Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons - The Current - [reported] Kemp's recommendations follow system-wide corrections assessment by Guidehouse Governor Brian Kemp's office announced budget recommendations following a system-wide corrections assessment by Guidehouse. Tags: budget,policy,investigations Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp - [reported] Lawmaker skepticism on $96M modular units A Georgia lawmaker was skeptical about a request for $96 million to design and build four 126-bed modular correctional units to house inmates who must be moved out of brick-and-mortar prisons slated for renovation projects. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Georgia prisons chief pitches spending hikes for staffing, infrastructure needs POLICYS (19) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] AFY2026 proposal: $220,000,000 in undesignated surplus for 480-bed private prison In the AFY2026 appropriations bill, a line item for the Department of Corrections proposed utilizing undesignated state surplus funds of $220,000,000 to construct a new 480-bed private prison facility. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [reported] AFY2026 Senate counter-proposal: $180,000,000 for two modular correctional units, marked CC:NO In the AFY2026 appropriations bill, the Senate countered a House private prison proposal with a version to utilize $180,000,000 in undesignated state surplus funds to construct two new modular correctional units, and the item was marked CC:NO. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [reported] Georgia proposed closing six prisons to save $22 million in 2020 Georgia corrections officials proposed closing Autry State Prison and five other state facilities in 2020 in order to save $22 million while offering employees the opportunity to work at other facilities. Date: 2020-01-01 Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Georgia corrections prepares to spend $600M to replace older prisons • Georgia Recorder - [reported] Kemp proposed $600 million for two new prisons replacing four Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp proposed spending $600 million to open two new prisons that would replace four outdated correctional facilities with the aim to make prisons safer and cut costs. Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Georgia corrections prepares to spend $600M to replace older prisons • Georgia Recorder - [confirmed] Kemp recommends funding 5-person Tiger Team for lock and security electronics repairs The Governor's press release recommended funding a 5-person 'Tiger Team' to support ongoing efforts to address repairs needed on facility locks, locking controls, and security electronics statewide. Tags: budget,staffing,facilities Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp - [confirmed] Kemp recommends four percent salary increase for correctional officers Governor Kemp's recommendations included providing a four percent salary increase for all correctional officer staff, to bring parity with pay in neighboring states. Tags: budget,staffing Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp - [confirmed] Kemp recommends eight percent salary increase for behavioral health counselors Governor Kemp's recommendations included increasing funds for an eight percent salary increase for behavioral health counselor positions to align with statewide averages to improve recruitment and retention of those positions. Tags: budget,staffing,mental_health Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp - [reported] $600 million Georgia corrections plan split across two fiscal years The $600 million corrections budget plan would be split between the current fiscal year's budget and the budget for the next year, both to be voted on by the Legislature. Tags: budget,policy Sources: Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons • Georgia Recorder - [confirmed] Kemp recommends adding 330 correctional and close security officer positions Governor Kemp's recommendations included increasing correctional and close security officer positions by 330 positions to improve staff-to-offender ratios. Tags: budget,staffing Sources: Gov. Kemp Unveils Recommendations from System-wide Corrections System Assessment, Office of Governor Brian Kemp - [reported] Board minutes April 2025: FY2025 capital outlay items At an April 2025 Board of Corrections meeting, Commissioner Oliver's Fiscal Year 2025 Update included Capital Outlay items such as vehicle replacements, the new Washington State Prison FFE, and the design for a new state prison. Date: 2025-04-01 Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2025 - [reported] Board minutes April 2025: locking control systems support items At an April 2025 Board of Corrections meeting, Commissioner Oliver's budget update discussed the Modular Correctional Units, Locking Control Systems Design and Construction, and the Locking Control Systems Tiger Team as support items under Locking Control Systems. Date: 2025-04-01 Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2025 - [reported] Board minutes September 2025: construction project update At a September 2025 Board of Corrections meeting, the Chief of Staff's Project Update on Construction Projects covered Smith Transitional Center, Washington State Prison, a new state prison with an estimated construction start of Summer 2026, ModCorr Units, and the Medically Intensive Infirmary (MII Unit). Date: 2025-09-01 Tags: budget,facilities,medical Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 - [reported] Modular units installed at Dodge, Lee, Montgomery, Hays; 20-bed Medical Intensive Infirmary at Johnson The facilities now equipped with the modular units are Dodge State Prison, Lee State Prison, Montgomery State Prison and Hays State Prison, and a new 20-bed Medical Intensive Infirmary unit was installed at Johnson State Prison. Tags: facilities,medical,policy Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Opens New Modular Housing Units | Georgia Department of Corrections - [confirmed] GDC purchased CMMS in April 2017 In April 2017, GDC purchased a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), used to track facility maintenance projects. Date: 2017-04-01 Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Special Examination Report No. 18-12 December 2018, downloadFile - [reported] Board minutes September 2025: OWL Unit Command Center under construction At a September 2025 Board of Corrections meeting, Commissioner Oliver discussed the Overwatch & Logistic (OWL) Unit Command Center, which is under construction, and the CGL partnership. Date: 2025-09-01 Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 - [reported] GDC Budget Services submits capital outlay bond requests via OPB GDC's Budget and Finance Fact Sheet states that, in conjunction with GDC Engineering and Construction Services, the Budget Services unit identifies capital outlay needs for the department and submits a request for general obligation bonds to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. Tags: budget,policy Sources: gdc.georgia.gov: budget and finance fact sheet - [reported] Modular maximum-security units deployed at Dodge, Montgomery, Hays, Lee, and Johnson The infirmary complements Georgia's broader investment in modular corrections infrastructure, following the deployment of maximum-security housing units at Dodge State Prison, Montgomery State Prison, Hays State Prison and Lee State Prison, in addition to Johnson State Prison. Tags: facilities,policy Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Marks Milestone with Ribbon Cutting for Modular Medical Facility - Correctional News - [reported] Modcorr project at Hays State Prison As of GDC's December Board of Corrections meeting, the Georgia Department of Corrections is undertaking infrastructure improvements at Hays State Prison as part of the "Modcorr" project, which includes the installation of modular units and supporting systems. Date: 2025-12-01 Tags: facilities,construction,operations Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes december 2025 - [reported] Modcorr project at Hays State Prison (duplicate) The Georgia Department of Corrections is undertaking infrastructure improvements at Hays State Prison as part of the Modcorr project. Date: 2025-12-01 Tags: facilities,construction Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes december 2025 DATA GAPS (6) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] No match for Valdosta State Prison in FY2026 conference committee budget A search of the Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68 (FY2026 conference committee version) for 'Valdosta State Prison' and 'Valdosta SP' returned no match. Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 68, fy 2026 conf cmte version (hb 68) - [confirmed] No match for DOC acquisition language in FY2023 Amended HB 18 A search of FY2023 Amended HB 18 for 'for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition' and 'the Department of Corrections by means of' returned no match. Tags: budget,facilities Sources: FY2023A Hb 18 - [confirmed] No DOC references in GSFIC board meeting summary December 19, 2022 A search of the Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission board meeting summary of December 19, 2022 for 'Department of Corrections', 'Corrections', 'Prison', 'GDC-' and 'GBA-198' returned no match. Date: 2022-12-19 Tags: budget,facilities Sources: GSFIC Board Meeting Summary, December 19, 2022 - [confirmed] No DOC references in GSFIC board meeting summary September 22, 2025 A search of the Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission board meeting summary of September 22, 2025 for 'Department of Corrections', 'Corrections', 'Prison', 'GDC-' and 'GBA-198' returned no match. Date: 2025-09-22 Tags: budget,facilities Sources: GSFIC Board Meeting Summary, September 22, 2025 - [confirmed] No DOC references in GSFIC board meeting summary June 23, 2025 A search of the Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission board meeting summary of June 23, 2025 for 'Corrections', 'prison', 'GBA-198' and 'Department of Corrections' returned no match. Date: 2025-06-23 Tags: budget,facilities Sources: GSFIC Board Meeting Summary, June 23, 2025 - [reported] 2012 audit: prisons kept no deferred-maintenance lists GDC prisons did not maintain lists of deferred maintenance, but did complete annual capital outlay requests that could include major repair and maintenance projects, according to the state audit. Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: facilities,budget Sources: DOAA Maintenance of State Prisons Audit (2012-02) QUOTES (2) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Sen. Robertson quote on budget infusion State Sen. Randy Robertson, who chaired a study committee on Georgia's prisons, said the budget infusion is "a step in the right direction," but that it has taken a while to get here and will take a while to get out of the crisis. Tags: budget,policy Sources: Georgia prisons get $600M for overhaul. Lawmakers say it's a start - [reported] Commissioner Oliver quote on prison problems Commissioner Tyrone Oliver told Georgia lawmakers "We didn't get here overnight" and "We won't get out of it overnight" regarding the prison system's problems, while calling the budget recommendations a step in the right direction. Tags: policy,budget Sources: Georgia prisons chief pitches spending hikes for staffing, infrastructure needs TRENDS (1) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Projected state prison population over 55,000 by 2029 The AFY2026 budget highlights state that the state prison population is projected to be over 55,000 by 2029, cited as justification for $150 million in bed capacity expansion. Date: 2029-01-01 Tags: demographics,facilities,budget Sources: Amended FY2026 Conference Committee Highlights DATASETS (7) ---------------------------------------- # FY2021 Department of Corrections General Obligation Bond Package (Governor's Recommended) Governor's recommended FY2021 General Obligation Bond package for the Department of Corrections, listing project descriptions, terms, principal amounts, and debt service. Project Term (years) Principal Debt Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide 5 5000000 1157000 Major repair, renovations, and improvements, statewide 20 9740000 833744 Design and construct security system improvements at Smith, Macon, and Phillips State Prison, statewide 5 1575000 364455 Design and construct water and sewer renovations at Arrendale and Washington state prisons, and miscellaneous remodeling projects, statewide 20 1820000 155792 Design and construct HVAC systems for mental health dorms at Valdosta State Prison, Valdosta, Lowndes County 20 1330000 113848 Renovate fire protection systems at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Jackson, Butts County 5 1185000 274209 # FY2020 HB31 GDC General Obligation Bond Authorizations GDC bond items authorized in the enacted FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31 conference committee), showing principal amount, term, interest rate, purpose, and specifically appropriated State General Funds where stated. Bond Number Principal Term Interest Rate Purpose State General Funds Specifically Appropriated ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 355.371 5000000 5 5.07 GDC multi-projects: emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment, statewide 1157000 355.372 2405000 20 5.77 Augusta State Medical Prison: renovation of Dialysis Unit, Grovetown, Columbia County 205868 355.373 1985000 5 5.07 Georgia State Prison: replacement of fire alarm system, Reidsville, Tattnall County 459329 355.374 2500000 5 5.07 GDC multi-projects: repairs to CCTV, fire alarms, locking control systems, portal security, perimeter detection, fencing, recreational pens, statewide 355.375 2540000 20 5.77 Augusta State Medical Prison: replacement of underground heating loops, roof, chillers/cooler tower, kitchen floors/drains/piping, Grovetown, Columbia County 217424 355.376 1670000 5 5.07 GDC multi-projects: installation of closed-circuit TVs, various locations 355.379 14500000 20 5.77 Metro Atlanta State Prison: design, construction, equipment to renovate/remission as reentry and transition prison, Phase III, Atlanta, Fulton County 355.381 5455000 20 5.77 Augusta State Medical Prison: asbestos abatement and replacement of exterior windows, Augusta, Richmond County 466948 # GSFIC Department of Corrections Expenses FY2018-FY2019 Department of Corrections expenses as reported in GSFIC's Summary of Changes in the Commission's Net Position. Fiscal Year Expenses ----------------------- 2018 48763510 2019 29400957 # GSFIC Department of Corrections Capital Projects Fund Expenditures and Statement of Activities, FY2022–FY2025 Annual GSFIC audited figures for DOC: Capital Projects Fund expenditures for construction and equipment, total expenses, capital grants and contributions, and net expense/activity. Fiscal Year Capital Projects Fund Expenditures (USD) Statement of Activities Expenses (USD) Capital Grants and Contributions (USD) Net Expense/Activity (USD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2022 38512174 49534575 45590000 -3944575 2023 44587603 44399718 3404239 -40995479 2024 40560590 35417140 179780837 144363697 2025 68680201 49531941 231362443 181830502 # FY2025 Budget in Brief DOC capital and contraband funding lines Selected Department of Corrections funding lines from Georgia's FY2025 Budget in Brief, showing recommended increases for capital maintenance, contraband technology, and temporary private beds. Purpose Amount Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ongoing capital maintenance and repairs 17543440 State Prisons Safety, security, and technology to eliminate contraband 10793600 State Prisons 200 temporary private prison beds 6955440 Private Prisons 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler 5202288 Private Prisons 200 temporary additional beds at Coffee and Wheeler 6955440 Private Prisons Safety, security, and technology to eliminate contraband 19710189 State Prisons Capital maintenance and repairs (additional funds) 17543440 State Prisons Safety, security, and technology to eliminate contraband 10793600 State Prisons # GDC FY2025 budget highlights (selected capital and maintenance lines) Selected FY2025 GDC budget highlight line items from the GDC FY2025 Annual Report. Budget Line Amount ----------------------------------------------------------- Capital Outlay 100003375 Locking Control Systems and Support 114730817 Emergency Maintenance, Major Repairs & Support 76932752 # FY2024 Budget in Brief DOC State Prisons funding lines Department of Corrections State Prisons program funding lines from Georgia's FY2024 Budget in Brief. Purpose Amount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 projects at 19 facilities (emergency repairs, life safety/security, major maintenance) 66495000 Technology projects for safety and security 2684270 Ongoing maintenance and repairs (carried from FY2023) 42456560 KEY ENTITIES (95) ---------------------------------------- - 2026h05403 [legislation]: Florida Senate bill requiring $250M recurring annual FDC appropriation FY2026-27 through FY2066-67. (aka: Florida Senate bill 5403 (2026)) - Alabama Appleseed [organization]: Organization that published a summary of the DOJ ADOC report searched for heat-related terms. - Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority [organization]: Alabama authority that sets guaranteed maximum prices for prison construction. - Alabama Department of Corrections [organization]: Alabama state corrections agency spending approximately $19.3 million on prison education (~$742/inmate/year) while under federal oversight for unconstitutional conditions - Albritton [person]: Alabama state senator who sponsored bill for additional $500 million in prison bonds. (aka: State Senator Albritton) - Arrendale State Prison [facility]: Women's state prison in Alto, Habersham County, GA. Mixed close/medium security. Houses death row, diagnostic intake, Children's Center, all-female fire department. Being downsized toward transitional center status. - Augusta State Medical Prison [facility]: Georgia state medical prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Augusta State Medical) - Augusta Transition Center [facility]: Transition center in Augusta, Richmond County, recommended for purchase by GDC in AFY2024. - Autry State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison with GCI shoe/boot manufacturing and garment operations. - Balfour Beatty [organization]: Construction company awarded approximately $320 million for new Georgia prison construction in 2023. - Billy Hitchens [person]: Georgia House Budget Committee Chairman who identified broken cell-door locks as a top concern. (aka: Rep. Billy Hitchens, Committee Chairman Billy Hitchens) - Board of Corrections [organization]: Governing board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, chaired by Larry Haynie. - 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) - Caddell Construction Company [organization]: Montgomery-based construction company contracted to build Elmore County prison. - Centurion [organization]: Current GDC physical healthcare contractor, replacing Wellpath - CGL Companies [organization]: National corrections consulting firm specializing in correctional facility planning, design, and operations assessment; part of Guidehouse assessment team; project partner on new Washington County prison; acquired by Hunt Companies (aka: Carter, Goble Lee, CGL) - City of Summerville [organization]: Georgia municipality that requested a utility easement for natural gas service to the Modcorr addition at Hays State Prison. - Coastal State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Coastal) - Coffee Correctional Facility [facility]: A CoreCivic-operated private prison in Nicholls, Georgia, opened in 1998. - Coffee Correctional Institution [facility]: Private prison facility in Georgia slated to add 160 beds in FY 2027. - Commissioner Oliver [person]: Georgia Department of Corrections Commissioner who testified to legislators about salary increases and stated that 'trying to hire 2,600 people in a fiscal year is just not possible.' - Dodge State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where 592 grams of marijuana were found with a drone operator in November 2025. - East Mississippi Correctional Facility [facility]: Mississippi private prison subject of Dockery class action over Eighth Amendment conditions. (aka: EMCF) - Emanuel Women's Facility [facility]: Women's facility in Swainsboro, GA. Capacity 415, GPS active 378. Mental health Levels II/III, Braille program. Alarming death rate: 6 deaths in 2025. (aka: Emanuel WF) - Florida Department of Corrections [organization]: Florida state corrections agency referenced in analysis of contractor profit margins from penny-per-meal savings in a 90,000-prisoner system. - FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31) [legislation]: Georgia's enacted FY2020 General Appropriations Act containing GDC bond authorizations. (aka: HB31, Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 31) - FY2021 Appropriations Act (HB793) [legislation]: Georgia's FY2021 General Appropriations Act containing GDC bond authorizations. (aka: HB 793, FY2021 HB 793) - Georgia Building Authority [organization]: State authority that manages state buildings; listed as funding recipient for prison transformation project. - 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 Diagnostic and Classification Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison from which David 'Toro' Zavala operated drug trafficking while serving time for armed robbery. - Georgia House Budget Committee [organization]: Legislative committee that questioned the $600M prison investment. - Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission [organization]: State agency posting GDCP procurement solicitations. - Georgia State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where Chad Ashley Allen, serving a life sentence for murder, operated drug trafficking enterprise with Ghost Face Gangsters. - Governor's Office of Planning and Budget [organization]: Georgia agency responsible for developing the Governor's Budget Report (aka: OPB) - GSFIC [organization]: Georgia agency directed to provide quarterly design reports for transition center facilities in the FY2027 budget. (aka: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission) - Guidehouse [organization]: Consulting firm that conducted the Kemp Assessment of Georgia's prison system, publishing recommendations in January 2025. - Hays State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Hays) - HB 68 [legislation]: Georgia's FY2026 budget bill containing $3.8 million for OWL personnel and technology fees, $1.95 million for Data Intelligence system, and $4.1 million for Digital Forensics (aka: FY2026 Budget) - HB 68 (2025 Session) [legislation]: Legislation adding 446 additional beds at Jenkins and Riverbend Correctional Institutions. - HB 684 [legislation]: Enacted FY2019 Georgia appropriations bill including Bond #77 for GDC. (aka: FY2019 Appropriations Act) - HB 793 (FY2021 Appropriations Act) [legislation]: Georgia's FY2021 General Appropriations Act, which authorized General Obligation Debt for Department of Corrections projects and facilities. (aka: FY2021 HB 793, hb 793 fy 2021 appropriations bill) - HB 793 (FY2021) [legislation]: Enacted FY2021 appropriations bill authorizing Department of Corrections bond items. (aka: FY2021 appropriations bill) - HB 80 [legislation]: Amended FY2021 Georgia appropriations act including Bond #66 for GDC. (aka: AFY2021 amended appropriations act) - HB 81 [legislation]: Enacted FY2022 Georgia appropriations bill including GDC Bonds 353.371, 353.372, and 353.373. (aka: FY2022 Appropriations Act) - HB 910 [legislation]: Amended FY2022 Georgia appropriations act including Bond 353.371 for GDC. (aka: AFY2022 amended appropriations act) - HB 915 [legislation]: Amended FY2024 Georgia budget including $20.5 million for GDC safety, security, and technology upgrades. (aka: AFY2024 budget) - HB 973 [legislation]: Georgia amended fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill containing $89.6M Governor's recommendation and $84.6M final allocation for statewide locking control replacement. (aka: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, AFY2026 Appropriations Bill) - HB 973 (AFY2026) [legislation]: Amended FY2026 appropriations bill for Georgia, including Department of Corrections capital and program line items. (aka: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, AFY2026 Appropriations Act) - HB 974 FY 2027 Appropriations Bill [legislation]: Georgia enacted FY2027 appropriations bill including DOC operating reductions and G.O. bond authorizations. (aka: FY2027 Appropriations Bill) - House Bill 30 [legislation]: Georgia's amended FY2019 appropriations act. (aka: HB 30, AFY2019 budget) - House Bill 67 [legislation]: Georgia's amended FY2025 appropriations act. (aka: HB 67, AFY2025 budget) - House Bill 68 [legislation]: Georgia's FY2026 general appropriations act. (aka: HB 68, FY2026 budget) - House Bill 915 [legislation]: Amended FY2024 State Budget bill funding the new Washington County prison facility. (aka: HB 915) - House Bill 916 [legislation]: Georgia's FY2025 general appropriations act. (aka: HB 916, FY2025 budget) - Jenkins Correctional Institution [facility]: Private prison facility in Georgia receiving increased funding to fully utilize available beds. - Johnson State Prison [facility]: GDC facility targeted in the Chandley Communications recruitment campaign. - Kay Ivey [person]: Governor of Alabama who signed Executive Order 725 on correctional incentive time. (aka: Governor Kay Ivey) - KPMG [organization]: Consulting firm that produced a 2023 report commissioned by the Florida DOC finding most Florida dormitories require retrofitting and more than one-third of facilities are in 'critical' or 'poor' condition. - Lee State Prison [facility]: Cycle 3 reports 16 cells with 32 beds. - Locking Control Systems Tiger Team [program]: GDC internal team discussed in April 2025 Board of Corrections Commissioner's Report addressing locking control systems. - Macon State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Macon) - Matt Hatchett [person]: Georgia state representative and chairman of the House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons. - McRae State Prison [facility]: GDC facility affected by Amendment 5 changes. - Medically Intensive Infirmary (MII Unit) [facility]: Medical facility unit listed among GDC construction projects in September 2025 board minutes. (aka: MII Unit) - Metro Atlanta State Prison [facility]: GDC prison in Atlanta, Fulton County, funded in FY2020 for renovation/remission as a reentry and transition prison, Phase III. - Mississippi Department of Corrections [organization]: Mississippi state corrections agency that canceled its Aramark contract in 2021 after a federal lawsuit described contaminated food. (aka: MDOC Mississippi) - ModCorr [program]: A Georgia Department of Corrections modular housing project that added 524 beds across Dodge, Lee, Montgomery, and Hays State Prisons. (aka: ModCorr MaxMod) - Modular Correctional Units [program]: GDC modular correctional unit program funded under FY2025 Locking Control Systems and Support and discussed in 2025 board minutes. (aka: ModCorr Units) - Montgomery State Prison [facility]: GDC facility granted initial ACA accreditation in August 2018 with a score of 98.5 percent. - New state prison (Davisboro, Washington County) [facility]: New state prison under construction in Davisboro, Washington County, funded in part by a $450,859,065 AFY2024 addition; estimated construction start Summer 2026 per September 2025 board minutes. (aka: new state prison) - OWL Unit [program]: GDC surveillance and tactical unit that received $6,964,268 in new funding ($1,443,038 personnel + $5,521,230 technology) in the FY2027 approved budget. - OWL Unit Command Center [program]: GDC's centralized surveillance and operations command center currently under construction, integrating drone detection, managed access, cameras, body cameras, mail scanning, digital forensics, officer tablets, and statewide WiFi into a single command-and-control hub via Axon Fusus platform (aka: Overwatch & Logistic Unit, Over Watch Logistics Unit, OWL, OWL Unit) - Phillips State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Phillips) - PROscan [program]: Correctional cellular interdiction technology deployed by GDC at 18 facilities. - Pulaski State Prison [facility]: Georgia women's state prison where Christina Buttery died on December 21, 2022, from a methamphetamine and fentanyl overdose. - Randy Robertson [person]: Georgia State Senator, District 29, Chairman of the SR 570 Study Committee (aka: Senator Robertson) - Riverbend Correctional Institution [facility]: Private prison facility in Georgia receiving increased funding to fully utilize available beds. - Rogers State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where two violent incidents occurred during a 2-day DOJ visit in March 2023, including gang fight with multiple knives, 2 airlifts, 5 ambulance transports; warden had been arrested for gang participation less than 2 months prior - SDF [organization]: Technology vendor providing PROscan correctional cellular interdiction technology to GDC. - Smith State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison targeted by drone smuggling networks; subject of Operation Night Drop indictments. - Smith Transitional Center [facility]: Satellite facility discussed by Warden Douglas Williams at the April 2017 Board of Corrections meeting. - South Carolina Department of Corrections [organization]: South Carolina state corrections agency operating a dedicated prison school district, awarding ~8,300 credentials annually, with the lowest recidivism rate in the U.S. at 17.1% - Southern Center for Human Rights [organization]: Legal advocacy organization that investigated food conditions at Gordon County Jail and sent a formal letter to Sheriff Mitch Ralston in October 2014. (aka: SCHR) - SPB 2512 [legislation]: Florida Senate bill appropriating $100M annually to the Correctional Facilities Capital Improvement Trust Fund. (aka: 2024s02512) - Sycamore Institute [organization]: Tennessee-based nonpartisan research organization that analyzed incarceration budgeting. - Tennessee Department of Correction [organization]: State prison system of Tennessee, which administers sentence reduction credits under Tennessee Code § 41-21-236. (aka: TDOC) - Texas Department of Criminal Justice [organization]: Texas corrections agency; former executive director testified as expert witness that overcrowding is 'primary cause' of violations (aka: TDCJ) - 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. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division [organization]: Federal agency that launched a statewide civil investigation of Georgia's prison system in September 2021 and published a 93-page findings report on October 1, 2024, documenting a pattern of unconstitutional conditions. (aka: DOJ, DOJ Civil Rights Division) - Walker State Prison [facility]: A Georgia state prison noted as a positive exception by the DOJ, with fewer incarcerated people reporting fear and a higher proportion of staff positions filled. - Walnut Grove Correctional Facility [facility]: Facility that passed ACA accreditation audit with 100 percent score shortly before a December 31, 2013 disturbance in which sixteen juveniles required hospital treatment. (aka: Walnut Grove) - Ware State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison leading all GDC facilities in cell phone seizures by end of 2016, with 1,392 phones confiscated. - Wheeler Correctional Facility [facility]: A CoreCivic-operated private prison in Alamo, Georgia, opened in 1998. - Wheeler Correctional Institution [facility]: Private prison facility in Georgia slated to add 103 beds in FY 2027. 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