GPS RESEARCH LIBRARY: The Emanuel Unit and GDC's Emanuel County facilities ============================================================ Georgia Prisoners' Speak — gps.press Generated: 2026-11-13 14:36:05 EST Research Date: 2026-11-11 Topic: Prison facilities JSON: https://gps.press/research-data/the-emanuel-unit-and-gdcs-emanuel-county-facilities/?format=json SUMMARY ---------------------------------------- GDC records and public sources on the Emanuel Unit and its other Emanuel County facilities. CASE DETAILS (29) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Jessie Williams promoted to Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Jessie Williams to Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility effective March 1, 2023. Date: 2023-03-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [2] - [reported] Stephanie Mainer promoted to Assistant Superintendent at Emanuel PDC GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Stephanie Mainer, Administrative Assistant to the Southeast Regional Director, to Assistant Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center (PDC), effective April 1, 2026. Date: 2026-04-01 Tags: staffing,facilities,operations Sources: New Assistant Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Thomas Paul reassigned to Superintendent at Emanuel PDC GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the reassignment of Thomas Paul to Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center effective January 1, 2021. Date: 2021-01-01 Tags: staffing,facilities,operations Sources: New Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections, new superintendent emanuel probation detention center [2] - [reported] Thomas Paul career timeline at Emanuel PDC Thomas Paul began his career with GDC in 1997 as a Correctional Officer at Emanuel PDC, was promoted to Assistant Superintendent in 2016, and in 2019 was promoted to Superintendent. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections, new superintendent emanuel probation detention center [2] - [reported] Jennifer Clark promoted from Emanuel PDC to Private Prison Monitor at Wheeler CF GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Jennifer Clark from Emanuel PDC to Private Prison Monitor at Wheeler Correctional Facility, effective December 16, 2020. Date: 2020-12-16 Tags: staffing,facilities,operations Sources: New Private Prison Monitor at Wheeler Correctional Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Nine EWF offenders first in Georgia to complete Braille certification On October 17, Emanuel Women's Facility hosted a Braille Open House and graduation ceremony, recognizing nine female offenders as the first in Georgia to complete the Library of Congress Braille Transcribers Certification course. Tags: program,reentry,facilities Sources: Emanuel Women’s Facility Hosts Braille Open House and Graduation | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] 13 offenders received GED at EWF on December 16, 2016 A GDC press release states that on December 16, 13 offenders received their General Education Diploma (GED) at Emanuel Women's Facility (WF) in Swainsboro, GA. Date: 2016-12-16 Tags: program,reentry,facilities Sources: 13 Offenders Earn GED at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Meosha McMillan listed as Warden of Emanuel Women Facility in April 2019 Board minutes Board of Corrections minutes list Meosha McMillan, Warden, Emanuel Women Facility among attendees. Date: 2019-04-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes april 2019 - [reported] Escape from Emanuel Probation Detention Center, recaptured in Richmond County After escaping the Emanuel Probation Detention Center in Twin City, an escapee (Wright) made it to Candler County, stole a vehicle, then traveled to Richmond County where a deputy attempted to stop him. Tags: facilities,operations,investigations Sources: Twin City escapee recaptured in Richmond County - [reported] Warden McMillan presented Female Braille Program overview at April 2019 Board meeting Board of Corrections minutes state Meosha McMillan, Warden of Emanuel Women's Facility, would present a Female Braille Program overview. Date: 2019-04-01 Tags: program,facilities Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes april 2019 - [reported] Warden McMillan discussed Georgia Tech Research Corporation partnership Board of Corrections minutes state Warden McMillan began by discussing the partnership between Georgia Tech Research Corporation and the Georgia Department of Corrections. Date: 2019-04-01 Tags: program,facilities Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes april 2019 - [reported] Jessie Williams listed as Warden of Emanuel Women's Facility GDC's Facility Operations directory (updated 7/16/2026) lists Jessie Williams as Warden of Emanuel Women's Facility. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 7/16/2026, facility directory list [2] - [reported] September 2022 Board minutes mention EWF female Braille success story Board of Corrections minutes mention the Emanuel Women's Facility female Braille success story among communications highlights. Date: 2022-09-01 Tags: program,facilities Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes september 2022 - [reported] Gwendolyn Green listed as Deputy Warden Security at Emanuel Women's Facility GDC's Facility Operations directory lists Gwendolyn Green as Deputy Warden Security at Emanuel Women's Facility. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 7/16/2026, facility directory list [2] - [reported] Whitney East-Hendrix promoted to Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment at EWF GDC Commissioner Homer Bryson announced the promotion of Whitney East-Hendrix from Chief Counselor at Montgomery State Prison to Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment at Emanuel Women's Facility effective September 16, 2015. Date: 2015-09-16 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment Named at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Katherine Wells listed as Superintendent of Emanuel PDC GDC's Facility Operations directory lists Katherine Wells as Superintendent of Emanuel Probation Detention Center. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 7/16/2026, facility directory list [2] - [reported] Barbara Cumming promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at EWF GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Barbara Cumming to deputy warden of security at Emanuel Women's Facility (WF) effective October 1, 2021. Date: 2021-10-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Deputy Warden of Security at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Bridgette Cunningham listed as Chief of Security at Emanuel PDC GDC's Facility Operations directory lists Bridgette Cunningham as Chief of Security at Emanuel Probation Detention Center. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 7/16/2026, facility directory list [2] - [reported] Katherine Wells promoted to Superintendent effective September 16, 2025 GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Katherine Wells, Deputy Warden at Hancock State Prison, to Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center, effective September 16, 2025, responsible for overseeing all staff and supervising male offenders. Date: 2025-09-16 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: New Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Board minutes: GDC intends to acquire 0.55 acre at 316 Watson St for $260,000 as Warden's Residence Georgia Board of Corrections minutes state Donna Barwick holds title to 0.55 acre at 316 Watson St, Swainsboro, Emanuel County, and GDC intends to use the property as the Warden's Residence for Emanuel Women's Facility, with a proposed consideration of $260,000.00. Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes april 2026 - [reported] EWF PREA audit Cycle 2 CEO Warden Meosha McMillan An EWF PREA audit named the facility's Chief Executive Officer as Warden Meosha McMillan. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 2 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 2 CEO Superintendent Jeff Coleman A PDC PREA audit named the facility's Chief Executive Officer as Superintendent Jeff Coleman. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 2 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 3 Superintendent Jennifer Clark greeted auditor A PDC PREA audit stated the Auditor was greeted by Superintendent (PREA Compliance Manager) Jennifer Clark. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 3 - [reported] Whitney Williamson listed as Asst. Superintendent, Emanuel PDC in March 2025 Board minutes The Board of Corrections minutes list 'Ms. Whitney Williamson, Asst. Superintendent, Emanuel PDC' among attendees, referring to the existing Emanuel Probation Detention Center, not a new men's 'Emanuel Unit'. Date: 2025-03-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2025 - [reported] Sue Mickens appointed Warden of EWF effective July 1, 2014 GDC Commissioner Brian Owens announced the appointment of Sue Mickens as the Warden of Emanuel Women's Facility effective July 1, 2014. Date: 2014-07-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Warden Named at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Meosha McMillan promoted to Warden at EWF effective July 1, 2016 GDC Commissioner Homer Bryson announced the promotion of Meosha McMillan to Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility, effective July 1, 2016. Date: 2016-07-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: Meosha McMillan Named Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Meosha McMillan promoted from EWF to Warden at Pulaski State Prison GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Meosha McMillan from Emanuel Women's Facility to Warden at Pulaski State Prison, effective October 1, 2020. Date: 2020-10-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Warden at Pulaski State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden pulaski state prison [2] - [reported] Vicki Winkfield promoted to Warden at EWF effective June 15, 2021 A GDC press release states Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Vicki Winkfield to Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility, effective June 15, 2021. Date: 2021-06-15 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [1] - [reported] Jessie Williams promoted to Warden at EWF effective March 1, 2023 A GDC press release states Jessie Williams was promoted to Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility (WF) effective March 1, 2023, and would be responsible for overseeing 122 staff at the facility. Date: 2023-03-01 Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [2] STATISTICS (52) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Special Management Unit male releases FY2026 GDC's Profile of Inmate Releases FY2026 lists 'Special Management Unit' under Institution Type - State Prisons with 13 male releases during FY2026 (0.19% column share, 100.0% row share, 0.16% of total). Value: 13.0 male releases Tags: facilities,operations,transfers Sources: GDC, Inmate Statistical Profile — Inmates Released During FY2026 - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center stated capacity 369 GDC's Emanuel Detention Center locations page states the facility's capacity is 369. Value: 369.0 beds Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility staff and population under Warden Williams As Warden, Jessie Williams was responsible for overseeing 122 staff at Emanuel Women's Facility and approximately 415 female offenders. Value: 122.0 staff (vs. 415 female offenders) Date: 2023-03-01 Tags: staffing,facilities,demographics Sources: New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [2] - [reported] ModCorr project adds 524 beds The ModCorr modular housing and infirmary project added 524 beds in total across the affected facilities. Value: 524.0 beds Tags: facilities,operations,budget Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Opens New Modular Housing Units | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel PDC incident reduction FY24 to FY25: 29.55% A table in GDC's annual report, under the heading 'FACILITY' / 'FY24 TO FY25 REDUCTION' within its Incident Reduction section, lists Emanuel Probation Detention Center at 29.55%. Value: 29.55 percent Tags: facilities,operations,violence Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] 34 EWF offenders earned GED as of July 1, 2016 A GDC press release states that as of July 1, 2016, 34 offenders at Emanuel WF have earned a GED, and a total of 1,059 offenders have earned a GED statewide. Value: 34.0 offenders (vs. 1059 statewide GED earners) Date: 2016-07-01 Tags: program,reentry,facilities Sources: 13 Offenders Earn GED at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility incident reduction FY24 to FY25: 28.21% GDC's FY2025 Annual Report lists, under the section heading 'INCIDENT REDUCTION' and the table columns 'FACILITY' / 'FY24 TO FY25 REDUCTION,' the row 'Emanuel Women's Facility 28.21%.' Value: 28.21 percent Tags: facilities,operations,violence Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility capacity 415 (current fact sheet) GDC's current 'Female Offenders and Facilities' fact sheet states Emanuel Women's Facility opened in 1996 and was renovated in 2011, is a medium-security facility with a population capacity of 415, and is the host facility for Emanuel Probation Detention Center. Value: 415.0 population capacity Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: GDC Female Offenders and Facilities Fact Sheet - [reported] GDC FY25 facility composition: 7 Probation Detention Centers GDC's FY2025 Annual Report states that during FY25, GDC facilities included 35 State Prisons, 12 Transitional Centers, 7 Probation Detention Centers, 12 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, 2 Integrated Treatment Facilities, 21 County Correctional Institutions, and 4 Private Correctional Facilities. Value: 7.0 probation detention centers Tags: facilities,operations Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] October 2025 GDC profile lists only Emanuel Womens Facility with 417 inmates GDC's All Active Inmates statistical profile for October 2025 lists only 'Emanuel Womens Facility' with 417 inmates in the state prisons institution-type table, with no separate 'Emanuel Unit' row. Value: 417.0 inmates Date: 2025-10-01 Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Inmate Statistical Profile, profile all inmates 2025 10 - [reported] Emanuel Unit male population January 2026: 71 GDC's Inmate Statistical Profile lists 'Emanuel Unit' under Institution Type - State Prisons with a male count of 71 (0.21% of the male column, 100.0% row), totaling 71 (0.19% of the total column). Value: 71.0 inmates Date: 2026-01-01 Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: GDC Inmate Statistical Profile, All Active Inmates, January 2026 - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility constructed 1995 GDC's facility page states CONSTRUCTED: 1995 for Emanuel Women's Facility. Value: 1995.0 year Date: 1995-01-01 Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] November 2025 GDC profile lists Emanuel Unit with 41 inmates and EWF with 412 GDC's All Active Inmates statistical profile for November 2025 lists 'Emanuel Unit' with 41 inmates and separately 'Emanuel Womens Facility' with 412 inmates. Value: 41.0 inmates (vs. 412 EWF inmates) Date: 2025-11-01 Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Inmate Statistical Profile, profile all inmates 2025 11 - [reported] Statewide Probation Detention Center male population January 2026: 126 GDC's Inmate Statistical Profile lists statewide 'Probation Detention Center' institution type with a male count of 126 (0.26% of the male column, 100.0% row), totaling 126 (0.24% of the total column), with no female count shown. Value: 126.0 inmates Date: 2026-01-01 Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: GDC Inmate Statistical Profile, All Active Inmates, January 2026 - [confirmed] Emanuel Women's Facility capacity: 415 GDC's facility page states CAPACITY: 415 for Emanuel Women's Facility. Value: 415.0 people Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Unit male population August 2026: 74 GDC's Inmate Statistical Profile lists 'Emanuel Unit' under Institution Type - State Prisons with a male count of 74 (0.22% of the male column, 100.0% row), totaling 74 (0.2% of the total column). Value: 74.0 inmates Date: 2026-08-01 Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: GDC Profile of All Inmates, August 2026 - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility opened 2004 GDC's facility page states OPENED: 2004 for Emanuel Women's Facility. Value: 2004.0 year Date: 2004-01-01 Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Statewide Probation Detention Center population August 2026: 101 (86 male, 15 female) GDC's Inmate Statistical Profile lists statewide 'Probation Detention Center' institution type with a male count of 86 (0.18% of the male column, 85.15% row) and a female count of 15 (0.38% of the female column, 14.85% row), totaling 101 (0.19% of the total column). Value: 101.0 inmates Date: 2026-08-01 Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: GDC Profile of All Inmates, August 2026 - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility renovated 2011 GDC's facility page states RENOVATED: 2011 for Emanuel Women's Facility. Value: 2011.0 year Date: 2011-01-01 Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Governor's Budget Report capital project: purchase warden house at Emanuel Women's Facility for $285,000 The Governor's Budget Report for Amended FY2026 and FY2027 includes a capital project to purchase a warden house at Emanuel Women's Facility, Swainsboro, Emanuel County, for $285,000 under the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Capital Projects Fund. Value: 285000.0 USD Tags: budget,facilities Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: Emanuel Women's Facility current population 413 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 5) lists the current population of the facility as 413. Value: 413.0 people (vs. 415 designed facility capacity) Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [confirmed] PREA Cycle 5: designed facility capacity 415 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 5) lists the designed facility capacity as 415. Value: 415.0 people Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: Emanuel PDC designed capacity 369, current population 144, ADP 157 GDC's PREA Facility Audit Report (Cycle 4) for Emanuel Probation Detention Center gives designed facility capacity as 369, current population as 144, and average daily population for the past 12 months as 157. Value: 369.0 beds (vs. 144 current population) Tags: facilities,operations,demographics Sources: PREA Emanuel PD - Audit (Cycle 4) - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: six housing units A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 5) lists the number of inmate/resident/detainee housing units as 6. Value: 6.0 housing units Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: 396 inmates on first day of onsite audit A PREA audit records the total number of inmates in Emanuel Women's Facility as of the first day of the onsite audit as 396. Value: 396.0 people Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: average daily inmate population 414 A PREA audit states the average daily number of inmates at Emanuel Women's Facility is 414. Value: 414.0 people Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] EWF PREA audit Cycle 2 designed capacity 415 An EWF PREA audit recorded a designed facility capacity of 415. Value: 415.0 beds Tags: facilities Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 2 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: designed capacity 324, current population 212, ADP 202 A PREA audit of Emanuel Probation Detention Center (Cycle 5) lists a designed facility capacity of 324, current population of 212, and average daily population for the past 12 months of 202. Value: 324.0 beds (vs. 212 current population) Tags: facilities,operations,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 - [reported] EWF PREA audit Cycle 2 current population 394 An EWF PREA audit recorded a current population of facility of 394. Value: 394.0 inmates Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 2 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: 8 housing units A PREA audit of Emanuel Probation Detention Center states there are 8 inmate/resident/detainee housing units. Value: 8.0 housing units Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 - [confirmed] PREA Cycle 4: designed facility capacity 415 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 4) lists the designed facility capacity as 415. Value: 415.0 people Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: current population 409 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 4) lists the current population of the facility as 409. Value: 409.0 people (vs. 415 designed facility capacity) Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: average daily population past 12 months 362 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 4) lists the average daily population for the past 12 months as 362. Value: 362.0 people Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] Emanuel Unit CY2025 admissions: 34 GDC's 'Profile of Inmate Admissions' report for the most recent calendar year lists 'Emanuel Unit' as a separate facility with 34 admissions (0.45% of that admission type, 0.37% of the total). Value: 34.0 admissions Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: Inmate Statistical Profile, profile inmate adm cy 2025 - [reported] Long Unit CY2025 admissions: 86 In GDC's Profile of Inmate Admissions CY2025 table of Institution Type - State Prisons, Long Unit is listed with 86 male admissions during CY2025. Value: 86.0 admissions Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: Inmate Statistical Profile, profile inmate adm cy 2025 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: age range of population 21-63 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 4) states the age range of population is 21-63. Value: 21.0 years (minimum age; range 21-63) (vs. 63 maximum age) Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] Emanuel Unit FY2026 releases: 17 GDC's 'Profile of Inmate Releases' report for the most recent fiscal year lists 'Emanuel Unit' as a separate facility with 17 releases (0.25% of that release type, 0.22% of the total). Value: 17.0 releases Tags: demographics,facilities,reentry Sources: GDC, Inmate Statistical Profile — Inmates Released During FY2026 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 2 designed capacity 369 A PDC PREA audit recorded a designed facility capacity of 369 again. Value: 369.0 beds Tags: facilities Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 2 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: two housing units A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 4) lists the number of inmate/resident/detainee housing units as 2. Value: 2.0 housing units Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 2 current population 294 A PDC PREA audit recorded a current population of facility of 294. Value: 294.0 inmates Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 2 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: current population 406 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 3) lists the current population of the facility as 406. Value: 406.0 people Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: age range of population 20-65 A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 3) states the age range of population is 20-65. Value: 20.0 years (minimum age; range 20-65) (vs. 65 maximum age) Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 3 current population 318 A PDC PREA audit recorded a current population of facility of 318. Value: 318.0 inmates Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 3 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 3 age range 18-72 A PDC PREA audit recorded an age range of population of 18-72. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 3 - [confirmed] PREA Cycle 3: secure perimeter; official capacity 415 A PREA audit states EWF is located within a secure perimeter and the facility has the official capacity to house 415 offenders. Value: 415.0 people Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: seven open bay/dorm style housing units A PREA audit states EWF has seven open bay/dorm style housing units. Value: 7.0 housing units Tags: facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: seven segregation cells A PREA audit states EWF has seven (7) segregation cells. Value: 7.0 segregation cells Tags: facilities,solitary Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] June 2026 GDC profile lists Emanuel Unit with 82 inmates GDC's June 2026 Inmate Statistical Profile lists 'Emanuel Unit' with 82 inmates, immediately alphabetically between Dooly State Prison and Emanuel Womens Facility, in the state-prisons institution table. Value: 82.0 inmates Date: 2026-06-01 Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: GDC Inmate Statistical Profile, All Active Inmates, June 2026 (produced 01-JUL-26) - [disputed] PREA Cycle 3: current population stated as 250 adult female offenders A PREA audit states the current population is 250 adult female offenders. This conflicts with the same audit's 'Current population of facility: 406' figure. Value: 250.0 people (vs. 406 current population of facility (same audit)) Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] McMillan oversaw 80 staff and 415 medium security female offenders at EWF As Warden, Meosha McMillan was responsible for overseeing 80 staff members and 415 medium security female offenders at Emanuel Women's Facility. Value: 80.0 staff (vs. 415 female offenders) Date: 2016-07-01 Tags: staffing,facilities,demographics Sources: Meosha McMillan Named Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Winkfield responsible for 85 staff and approximately 415 female offenders As Warden, Vicki Winkfield would be responsible for overseeing 85 staff at the facility and approximately 415 female offenders, per a GDC press release. Value: 85.0 staff (vs. 415 approximately female offenders overseen) Date: 2021-06-15 Tags: staffing,facilities,demographics Sources: New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [1] - [reported] CY2025 Inmate Statistical Profile lists 'Emanuel Unit' as male institution with 1 release GDC's CY2025 Inmate Statistical Profile lists 'Emanuel Unit' as a male institution with 1 inmate released (0.01%), listed separately from 'Emanuel Womens Facility' which had 156 female inmates released, under the table 'Institution type - state prisons'. Value: 1.0 inmates released (vs. 156 Emanuel Womens Facility releases) Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: demographics,reentry,facilities Sources: GDC, Inmate Statistical Profile — Inmates Released During CY2025 FINDINGS (42) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Emanuel Probation Detention Center Superintendent: Katherine Wells GDC's facility directory list (updated 7/16/2026) shows Emanuel Probation Detention Center's Superintendent as Katherine Wells and Asst. Superintendent as Stephanie Mainer. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: staffing,facilities,operations Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026 - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center constructed 1991, opened 1994, renovated 2007 GDC's locations page states the facility was constructed in 1991, opened in 1994, and renovated in 2007. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Phone (478) 988-7024 assigned by GDC to McEver Probation Detention Center, Perry GDC's own Facility Directory List shows the phone number (478) 988-7024 belongs to McEver Probation Detention Center at 2100 Kings Chapel Road, Perry, GA (Houston County), not to any Emanuel facility. This conflicts with JPay's listing of the same number for an 'Emanuel Unit' at 121 Casa Drive, Twin City. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026 - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center security level medium GDC's locations page lists the security level as Medium. Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Probation Detention Center address: 121 Casa Dr, Twin City, GA 30471 GDC's Facility Directory List gives Emanuel Probation Detention Center's address as 121 Casa Dr, Twin City, GA 30471, Emanuel County, with phone (478) 763-2400 and fax (478) 763-3686. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026 - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility listed at 714 Gumlog Road, Swainsboro, Warden Jessie Williams GDC's Facility Operations directory (updated 7/16/2026) lists 'EMANUEL WOMEN'S FACILITY' at 714 Gumlog Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401, Emanuel County, phone (478) 289-2748, fax (478) 289-2755, with Warden Jessie Williams. Date: 2026-07-16 Tags: facilities,staffing,operations Sources: Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026 - [reported] FY25 GDC annual report facility list omits separate Emanuel Unit men's facility GDC's Fiscal Year annual report lists facilities using NoteActive prior to FY25 including 'The Special Management Unit,' 'Long Unit,' and 'Emanuel WF,' with no separate 'Emanuel Unit' men's facility named in that list. Tags: facilities,operations Sources: FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center on 32 acres in Emanuel County GDC's locations page states the facility sits on 32 acres in Emanuel County and was one of the first detention centers completely constructed with offender labor. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Probation Detention Center received first detainees October 18, 1994 GDC's locations page states Emanuel Probation Detention Center received its first detainees on October 18, 1994. Date: 1994-10-18 Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility located in Swainsboro, GA 30401 GDC's facility page lists Swainsboro, GA 30401 as the location of Emanuel Women's Facility. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center housing: six open dormitories GDC's locations page states housing consists of six open dormitories with double and triple bunk beds. Tags: facilities,conditions Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility street address: 714 Gumlog Road GDC's facility page lists the street address of Emanuel Women's Facility as 714 Gumlog Road. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center address 121 Casa Drive, Twin City GDC's locations page lists the address as 121 Casa Drive, Twin City, GA 30471. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility classified as a State Prison GDC's facility page describes Emanuel Women's Facility as a State Prison. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center serves adult male felons GDC's locations page describes the facility type as Probation Detention Center serving Adult Male Felons and Medium Security. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] JPay listing: Emanuel Probation Detention address matches Emanuel Unit JPay's separate facility page for 'Emanuel Probation Detention' lists the physical address as 121 Casa Drive, Twin City, GA 30471 and phone (478) 988-7024, identical to JPay's listing for 'Emanuel Unit.' Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Emanuel Probation Detention - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center manages 8-acre vegetable garden with three greenhouses GDC's locations page states Emanuel Probation Detention Center manages an 8-acre vegetable garden with three greenhouses as part of outside work details. Tags: operations,programs Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Probation detention center sentences normally six months or less Emanuel County Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer said normally the sentence at a probation detention center is not more than six months, making escapes rare. Tags: facilities,operations,parole Sources: Emanuel Probation Detention Center escaped inmate caught after a few hours | News | wfxg.com - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility serves Adult Female Felons GDC's facility page states Emanuel Women's Facility serves Adult Female Felons. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility primary phone: (478) 289-2748 Emanuel Women's Facility's primary phone number is (478) 289-2748, per GDC's facility page. Tags: facilities Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] GDC locations page for Emanuel Women's Facility omits any separate men's 'Emanuel Unit' GDC's locations page for Emanuel Women's Facility lists it as CONSTRUCTED 1995, CAPACITY 415, OPENED 2004, RENOVATED 2011, with no mention of a separate men's 'Emanuel Unit' on that page. Tags: facilities,data_gap Sources: Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Amended FY2026 House budget proposes $220M for 480-bed private prison The House's Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommends using $220 million of the state's undesignated surplus to fund design and construction of a new 480-bed single-celled private prison facility for low- to medium-security inmates to free up bedspace within state prisons. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: House Budget and Research Office (FY 2026 amended highlights) - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: no male officers at time of on-site audit A PREA audit states that at the time of the on-site audit, the facility does not have any male officers. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] FY2026 Governor's Budget: $93,203,352 for four 126-bed modular correctional units Georgia's original FY2026 Governor's Budget Report includes $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. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: Warden Kochelle Watson GDC's PREA Facility Audit Report (Cycle 4) for Emanuel Probation Detention Center lists the Warden/Jail Administrator/Sheriff/Director as Kochelle Watson. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA Emanuel PD - Audit (Cycle 4) - [reported] Amended FY2026 conference committee: $150M for one modular unit and two transition centers The House Budget and Research Office's final conference committee highlights for HB 973 (Amended FY2026) state the budget includes $150 million to construct one new modular unit and two new transition centers to expand bed capacity, citing a need for additional prison bed capacity from a growing inmate population and aging facilities. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: House Budget and Research Office, amended fy 2026 conf cmte highlights final - [reported] FY2027 Senate budget: $1,760,207 for operations at five modular correctional units The Senate Appropriations Committee's substitute FY2027 budget bill includes a line item to increase funds for operations at five modular correctional units, totaling $1,760,207. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 974 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: custody levels Minimum and Medium A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 5) lists the facility's security levels/inmate custody levels as Minimum and Medium. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] FY2027 Senate budget: $364,749 for food services at four modular correctional units The Senate Appropriations Committee's substitute FY2027 budget bill includes a separate line item to increase funds for food services at four modular correctional units, totaling $364,749. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 974 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: facility houses only female inmates A PREA audit narrative states that the facility only houses female inmates. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5 - [reported] FY2027 conference committee: $1,760,207 for operations at five modular correctional units A conference committee substitute appropriations bill provides funds for operations at five modular correctional units, totaling $1,760,207. Tags: budget,facilities,policy Sources: HB 974 FY2027 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: facility not over capacity in past 12 months A PREA audit of Emanuel Probation Detention Center states the facility had not been over capacity at any point in the past twelve months. Tags: facilities,operations Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: population designation Men/boys, age range 18-99, custody Probationer The PREA audit of Emanuel Probation Detention Center lists population designation as Men/boys, age range 18-99, and facility security levels/inmate custody levels as Probationer. Tags: demographics,facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 - [reported] PREA Cycle 5: Warden oversees both Emanuel Women's Facility and Emanuel PDC The PREA audit of Emanuel Probation Detention Center states the Warden interviewed is the warden over both the Emanuel Women's Facility and the Emanuel Probation Detention Center, and that the Assistant Superintendent runs the Emanuel Probation Detention Center on a day-to-day basis. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: population held is Females A PREA audit of Emanuel Women's Facility (audit cycle 4) states the population held is Females. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] Probation Detention Centers fact sheet: Emanuel PDC host facility Emanuel Women's Facility, capacity 369, opened Oct. 18, 1994 GDC's Probation Detention Centers fact sheet lists Emanuel Probation Detention Center's host facility as Emanuel Women's Facility in Swainsboro, with a capacity of 369, opened Oct. 18, 1994. Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Probation Georgia (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] PREA Cycle 4: facility houses female inmates and does not employ male staff A PREA audit states this facility houses female inmates and does not employ male staff. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: houses adult female offenders at minimum and medium custody A PREA audit narrative states the Emanuel Women's Facility currently houses adult female offenders of minimum and medium custody levels. Tags: facilities,demographics Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: all-female staff; no cross-gender strip or body cavity searches A PREA audit states EWF has an all-female staff, and while male staff from Central Office or other facilities may visit EWF, there have been no instances of cross-gender strip searches or body cavity searches. Tags: staffing,facilities Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: educational buildings house GED programs A PREA audit describes an educational building design which serves as locations for EWF's GED programs. Tags: facilities,reentry Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: braille program at EWF A PREA audit refers to EWF's braille program, alongside food service preparation and dining areas, laundry, and property room. Tags: facilities,reentry Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 - [reported] PREA Cycle 3: EWF receives offenders sentenced to GDC A PREA audit states EWF receives offenders sentenced to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Tags: facilities,transfers Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3 POLICYS (16) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] ModCorr modular housing installed at four state prisons GDC announced installation of ModCorr MaxMod modular housing units at Dodge State Prison, Lee State Prison, Montgomery State Prison, and Hays State Prison. Tags: facilities,operations,budget Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Opens New Modular Housing Units | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Braille program at EWF transcribes textbooks for K-12 students A GDC press release states the Braille program teaches offenders skills necessary to transcribe textbooks for visually impaired students in grades K-12 across the United States. Tags: program,reentry,facilities Sources: Emanuel Women’s Facility Hosts Braille Open House and Graduation | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] 20-bed Medical Intensive Infirmary at Johnson State Prison GDC installed a new 20-bed Medical Intensive Infirmary (MII) unit at Johnson State Prison, supported by correctional healthcare partner Centurion. Tags: medical,facilities,operations Sources: Georgia Department of Corrections Opens New Modular Housing Units | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] EWF Braille coursework includes multiple certification areas A GDC press release states offenders at Emanuel Women's Facility completed coursework through the Library of Congress Braille Transcribers Certification program, which includes Literary Braille, Nemeth Code-Mathematical, Music, Tactile-Graphics, Literary Proofreading, and Nemeth Proofreading. Tags: program,reentry,facilities Sources: Emanuel Women’s Facility Hosts Braille Open House and Graduation | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center mission: sanctioning option for probationers GDC's locations page states the mission is to provide a sanctioning option for probationers who require more security or supervision than regular community supervision, with highly structured regimented schedules including supervised unpaid work in surrounding communities. Tags: policy,reentry,operations Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Board minutes: construction projects update September 2025 GDC Board of Corrections minutes record Mr. Watson discussing construction projects at Smith Transitional Center and Washington State Prison, a new State Prison (estimated construction start Summer 2026), ModCorr Units, and the Medically Intensive Infirmary (MII Unit). Date: 2025-09-01 Tags: facilities,budget,operations Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025 - [reported] GED tests administered monthly at EWF by Southeastern Technical College A GDC press release states the GED tests are administered at Emanuel WF on a monthly basis by Southeastern Technical College. Date: 2016-12-22 Tags: program,reentry,facilities Sources: 13 Offenders Earn GED at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Board minutes: Hays State Prison Modcorr infrastructure improvements GDC Board of Corrections December 2025 minutes state GDC is undertaking infrastructure improvements at Hays State Prison as part of the Modcorr project, including installation of modular units and supporting systems. Date: 2025-12-01 Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes december 2025 - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center academic programs GDC's locations page lists academic programs including General Education Diploma and Adult Basic Education. Tags: programs,reentry Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] Emanuel Detention Center counseling programs GDC's locations page lists counseling programs including Re-entry, Motivation For Change, Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous, and Active Parenting. Tags: programs,reentry,mental_health Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] EWF PREA audit Cycle 2 security levels Minimum and Medium EWF PREA audit listed facility security levels/inmate custody levels as Minimum and Medium. Tags: facilities,policy Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 2 - [reported] Braille program expanded to Emanuel Women's Facility July 2018 GDC's Braille program expanded to include Emanuel Women's Facility as of July 2018, and inmates who successfully complete the Braille program are certified National Braille Transcribers through the Library of Congress. Date: 2018-07-01 Tags: reentry,facilities,program Sources: Georgia Department (gdc.georgia.gov) - [reported] Emanuel Women's Facility listed as GDC Canine Program location A GDC report's list of GDC Canine Program Locations includes Emanuel Women's Facility alongside Augusta State Medical Prison, Burruss Correctional Training Center, Colwell Probation Detention Center and Johnson State Prison. Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: facilities,operations,program Sources: gdc.georgia.gov: inmate services impact report 2025 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 2 security levels 1-4 A PDC PREA audit listed facility security levels/inmate custody levels as 1-4. Tags: facilities,policy Sources: PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 2 - [reported] PDC PREA audit Cycle 3 security levels Probationers/Parolees A PDC PREA audit listed facility security levels/inmate custody levels as Probationers/Parolees. Tags: facilities,policy Sources: PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 3 - [reported] New Education Building under construction at EWF (2022) Board of Corrections minutes state the Department of Corrections is completing construction of a new Education Building at Emanuel Women's Facility. Date: 2022-03-01 Tags: facilities,reentry,budget Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2022 DATA GAPS (3) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] No separate men's Emanuel Unit mentioned on GDC location page GDC's locations page for Emanuel Detention Center describes housing as six open dormitories with double and triple bunk beds and security level MEDIUM, with no mention of a separate men's 'Emanuel Unit.' Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections - [reported] No 'Emanuel Unit' in GDC facility directory or board minutes Targeted searches of GDC facility directories (July 2025, November 2025, July 2026), multiple Board of Corrections meeting minutes (2025-2026), and GDC location pages for 'Emanuel Unit' and 'Emanuel Mens' returned no matches, indicating the 'Emanuel Unit' designation is not an official GDC facility name in these records. Tags: facilities,operations,investigations Sources: Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025; Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026 - [disputed] Capacity discrepancy between GDC location page (369) and PREA Cycle 5 (324) GDC's location page and Probation Detention Centers fact sheet list Emanuel Detention Center capacity as 369, while the Cycle 5 PREA audit lists designed facility capacity as 324, indicating inconsistent capacity reporting across GDC sources. Tags: facilities,operations Sources: Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections; PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 LEGAL FACTS (5) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] HB 973 conference substitute: $285,000 for warden house at Emanuel Women's Facility The Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973 includes budget item 371.13 increasing funds for one-time funding to purchase a warden house at Emanuel Women's facility, Swainsboro, Emanuel County, with State General Funds of $285,000. Tags: budget,legislation,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [reported] HB 973 conference substitute: $125,000,000 for modular unit and two transition centers The Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973 redirects $25,000,000 in existing funds for prison design (HB67, 2025 Session) and increases funds to construct one new modular correctional unit and two transition centers to expand bed capacity, with total State General Funds of $125,000,000. Tags: budget,legislation,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [reported] Proposed $220M private prison / $180M modular units not adopted A proposed appropriations line item to utilize $220,000,000 of undesignated state surplus funds to construct a new 480-bed private prison facility (with a Senate alternative to instead use $180,000,000 to construct two new modular correctional units) was not adopted by the conference committee (CC:NO). Tags: budget,legislation,facilities Sources: Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973) - [reported] State of Georgia holds title to Emanuel Women's Facility property Board of Corrections minutes record that the State of Georgia owns and holds title to, and the Georgia Department of Corrections is in custody of, property in Emanuel County, Georgia, known as the Emanuel Women's Facility. Date: 2022-03-01 Tags: facilities,legal,policy Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2022 - [reported] Right of Limited Access and Permanent Easement to Georgia Power at EWF Board of Corrections minutes describe a resolution presenting a Right of Limited Access and Permanent Easement to Georgia Power Company, Inc. at Emanuel Women's Facility. Date: 2022-03-01 Tags: facilities,legal,policy Sources: Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2022 TRENDS (1) ---------------------------------------- - [estimated] Georgia prison population projected over 55,000 by 2029 The House Budget and Research Office states the state prison population is projected to be over 55,000 by 2029. Date: 2029-01-01 Tags: demographics,facilities,budget Sources: House Budget and Research Office (FY 2026 amended highlights); House Budget and Research Office, amended fy 2026 conf cmte highlights final DATASETS (5) ---------------------------------------- # Emanuel Detention Center capacity and population across GDC sources Capacity and population figures for Emanuel Detention Center / Emanuel Probation Detention Center as reported in different GDC documents. Source Designed/Stated Capacity Current Population Average Daily Population (12 mo) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections 369 Probation Georgia (gdc.georgia.gov) 369 PREA Emanuel PD - Audit (Cycle 4) 369 144 157 PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5 324 212 202 # Emanuel Women's Facility population and capacity across PREA audit cycles Population and capacity figures reported in GDC PREA Facility Audit Reports for Emanuel Women's Facility, cycles 3-5. Cycle 3 contains internally conflicting population figures (406 'current population of facility' vs. 250 'adult female offenders' in the narrative). Audit Cycle Designed/Official Capacity Current Population Average Daily Population Housing Units Age Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 415 406 7 20-65 4 415 409 362 2 21-63 5 415 413 414 6 # Emanuel Unit population and admissions/releases, 2025-2026 GDC statistical profile counts for Emanuel Unit (state prison) across monthly population snapshots and annual admissions/releases reports. Period Metric Male Count Total Count ---------------------------------------------- 2026-01 Population 71 71 2026-08 Population 74 74 CY2025 Admissions 34 34 FY2026 Releases 17 17 # GDC monthly inmate counts for Emanuel facilities Inmate counts for Emanuel Women's Facility and Emanuel Unit as reported in GDC monthly Inmate Statistical Profiles. Month Emanuel Women's Facility Emanuel Unit ------------------------------------------------- 2025-10 417 2025-11 412 41 2026-06 415 82 # GDC FY24 to FY25 incident reduction by facility (selected) Facilities listed in GDC FY2025 Annual Report Incident Reduction table showing FY24 to FY25 percent reduction in incidents. Facility FY24 to FY25 Reduction ------------------------------------------------------------ Bacon Transitional Center 49 Smith State Prison 36.42 Central State Prison 32.15 Colwell Probation Detention Center 30.3 Telfair State Prison 29.83 Emanuel Probation Detention Center 29.55 Emanuel Women's Facility 28.21 KEY ENTITIES (49) ---------------------------------------- - Barbara Cumming [person]: Deputy Warden of Security at Emanuel Women's Facility effective October 1, 2021. - Board of Corrections [organization]: Governing board overseeing the Georgia Department of Corrections, chaired by Larry Haynie. - Brian Owens [person]: Vice Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for FY2019. Appointed to the Parole Board on February 1, 2015 by Governor Nathan Deal. Former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. (aka: Brian Owens, Vice Chairman) - Bridgette Cunningham [person]: Chief of Security at Emanuel Probation Detention Center (as of 7/16/2026). - Centurion [organization]: Current GDC physical healthcare contractor, replacing Wellpath - Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973 [legislation]: Georgia FY2026 amended appropriations conference bill. (aka: AFY2026 appropriations bill) - Dodge State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where 592 grams of marijuana were found with a drone operator in November 2025. - Donna Barwick [person]: Recorded title holder of 0.55 acre at 316 Watson St, Swainsboro, intended for acquisition by GDC as the Warden's Residence for Emanuel Women's Facility. - Emanuel Detention Center [facility]: GDC Probation Detention Center in Twin City, Emanuel County, Georgia, serving adult male felons at medium security; constructed 1991, opened 1994, renovated 2007. (aka: Emanuel Probation Detention Center, Emanuel PDC) - Emanuel Probation Detention Center [facility]: Georgia facility that, along with Dooly State Prison, had kitchen floors replaced in FY2014. (aka: Emanuel PDC) - Emanuel Unit [facility]: State facility with published audits that never state a segregation cell figure. - 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) - GDC [organization]: Georgia state corrections department operating 12 reentry centers with 2,344 beds and various cognitive programming initiatives. (aka: Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia DOC) - 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 Power Company [organization]: Utility company involved in a revocable lease agreement and utility easement for switching cubicles replacement at Calhoun State Prison, per January 2023 Board minutes. (aka: Georgia Power Company Energy) - Georgia Tech Research Corporation [organization]: Partner with GDC discussed by Warden McMillan at April 2019 Board meeting. - Gwendolyn Green [person]: Reassigned to Deputy Warden of Security at McRae Women's Facility effective April 16, 2023. - Hancock State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison where THC gummies, white powdery substances, and marijuana were recovered in January 2024. - Hays State Prison [facility]: Georgia state prison visited by DOJ during 2022-2023 investigation (aka: Hays) - HB 973 (Amended FY2026) [legislation]: Amended FY2026 appropriations bill; conference committee version includes $150 million to construct one new modular unit and two new transition centers. (aka: Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget) - HB 974 (FY2027) [legislation]: FY2027 appropriations bill; conference committee substitute provides $1,760,207 for operations at five modular correctional units. (aka: FY2027 appropriations bill) - Homer Bryson [person]: Former GDC Commissioner who supported transitional center phone policies, stating it was important for residents to learn responsible use of technology (aka: Commissioner Homer Bryson) - Jeff Coleman [person]: Promoted to Warden at Ware State Prison effective October 1, 2018. - Jeffrey Brewer [person]: Emanuel County Sheriff quoted on probation detention center sentence lengths. - Jennifer Clark [person]: Superintendent and PREA Compliance Manager at Emanuel PDC per PREA Cycle 3 audit. - Jessie Williams [person]: Warden of Emanuel Women's Facility, promoted effective March 1, 2023 (responsible for 122 staff); listed as Warden in GDC's 7/16/2026 facility directory. - Johnson State Prison [facility]: GDC facility targeted in the Chandley Communications recruitment campaign. - JPay [organization]: Dominant provider of financial services to prisons/jails, serving 1.7+ million incarcerated people in 32 states; originally owned by Platinum Equity Partners, later acquired by Securus/Aventiv Technologies; penalized by CFPB in 2021 - Katherine Wells [person]: Promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at Hancock State Prison effective February 1, 2018. - Kochelle Watson [person]: Listed as Warden/Jail Administrator/Sheriff/Director in the Cycle 4 PREA audit of Emanuel Probation Detention Center. - Lee State Prison [facility]: Cycle 3 reports 16 cells with 32 beds. - Library of Congress Braille Transcribers Certification program [program]: Braille transcription certification program offered at EWF; coursework includes Literary Braille, Nemeth Code, Music, Tactile-Graphics, and proofreading. - Long Unit [facility]: Cycle 2 reports 4 segregation cells. - McEver Probation Detention Center [facility]: GDC probation detention center at 2100 Kings Chapel Road, Perry, GA (Houston County), phone (478) 988-7024 per GDC's Facility Directory List. - Meosha McMillan [person]: Promoted to Warden at Pulaski State Prison effective October 1, 2020. - Montgomery State Prison [facility]: GDC facility granted initial ACA accreditation in August 2018 with a score of 98.5 percent. - Pulaski State Prison [facility]: Georgia women's state prison where Christina Buttery died on December 21, 2022, from a methamphetamine and fentanyl overdose. - Robert Humes [person]: Chief Executive Officer of Emanuel PDC per PREA Cycle 1 audit. - Smith Transitional Center [facility]: Satellite facility discussed by Warden Douglas Williams at the April 2017 Board of Corrections meeting. - Southeastern Technical College [organization]: Administers GED tests monthly at Emanuel Women's Facility. - Stephanie Mainer [person]: Promoted to Assistant Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center effective April 1, 2026. - Sue Mickens [person]: Reassigned as Warden of Pulaski State Prison effective July 1, 2016, overseeing 215 staff and 1,223 medium-security female offenders. - Thomas Paul [person]: GDC career employee; began at Emanuel PDC in 1997; Assistant Superintendent 2016; Superintendent 2019; reassigned to Superintendent at Emanuel PDC effective January 1, 2021. - Timothy C. Ward [person]: Former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. The November 30, 2022 Central Office Appeal Response falsely denying Legionella was issued on letterhead bearing his name. Named defendant in Sullivan v. Ward. (aka: Commissioner Ward) - 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) - Vicki Winkfield [person]: Promoted to Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility effective June 15, 2021, responsible for 85 staff and approximately 415 female offenders. - Wheeler Correctional Facility [facility]: A CoreCivic-operated private prison in Alamo, Georgia, opened in 1998. - Whitney East-Hendrix [person]: Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment at Emanuel Women's Facility effective September 16, 2015. - Whitney Williamson [person]: Assistant Superintendent at Emanuel PDC, listed in March 2025 Board of Corrections minutes. SOURCES (58) ---------------------------------------- - 13 Offenders Earn GED at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2016-12-22) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2016-12-22/13-offenders-earn-ged-emanuel-womens-facility - Board of Corrections Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2025, Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-09-04) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-september-2025/download - Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes april 2019, Georgia Board of Corrections (2019-04-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-april-2019/download - Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes april 2026, Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-april-2026/download - Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes december 2025, Georgia Board of Corrections (2025-12-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-december-2025/download - Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2022, Georgia Department of Corrections (2022-03-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-march-2022/download - Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes march 2025, Georgia Board of Corrections (2025-03-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-march-2025/download - Board of Corrections, board meeting minutes september 2022, Georgia Department of Corrections (2022-09-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/board-meeting-minutes/board-meeting-minutes-september-2022/download - Conference Committee Substitute to H.B. 973, amended fy 2026 bill conference (hb 973), Georgia General Assembly [legislation, primary] URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/house-budget-and-research-office-document-library/2026-fiscal-year/amended_fy_2026_bill_conference_(hb_973).pdf?sfvrsn=3bbbbb96_2 - Emanuel Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/locations/emanuel-detention-center - Emanuel Probation Detention, JPay [data_portal, secondary] URL: https://www.jpay.com/Facility-Details/Georgia-Department-of-Corrections/Emanuel-Probation-Detention.aspx - Emanuel Probation Detention Center escaped inmate caught after a few hours | News | wfxg.com, WFXG [journalism, secondary] URL: https://www.wfxg.com/news/emanuel-probation-detention-center-escaped-inmate-caught-after-a-few-hours/article_b54d4bf0-682a-4258-bf90-df4cb36b89a7.html - Emanuel Unit (jpay.com), JPay [data_portal, secondary] URL: https://www.jpay.com/Facility-Details/Georgia-Department-of-Corrections/Emanuel-Unit.aspx - Emanuel Women’s Facility Hosts Braille Open House and Graduation | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2019-10-24) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2019-10-24/emanuel-womens-facility-hosts-braille-open-house-and-graduation - Emanuel Womens Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/locations/emanuel-womens-facility - Facility Operations Updated: 10/16/2026, Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-10-16) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/document/facility-directory-list/download - Facility Operations Updated: 7/16/2026, facility directory list [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-07-16) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/document/facility-directory-list - FY25 (gdc.georgia.gov), Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/gdc-annual-fiscal-report/gdc-annual-fiscal-report-2025/download - GDC Female Offenders and Facilities Fact Sheet, Georgia Department of Corrections by GDC [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/fact-sheets/female-offenders-and-facilities-fact-sheet/download - GDC Inmate Statistical Profile, All Active Inmates, January 2026, Georgia Department of Corrections by Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-02-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/monthly-statistical-reports/profile-all-inmates-2026-01/download - GDC Inmate Statistical Profile, All Active Inmates, June 2026 (produced 01-JUL-26), Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-07-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/monthly-statistical-reports/profile-all-inmates-2026-06/download - GDC Profile of All Inmates, August 2026, Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/monthly-statistical-reports/profile-all-inmates-2026-08/download - GDC, Inmate Statistical Profile — Inmates Released During CY2025, Georgia Department of Corrections by Georgia Department of Corrections, Office of Information Technology, Data Management Section (2026-01-02) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/annual-statistical-reports/profile-inmate-rel-cy-2025/download - GDC, Inmate Statistical Profile — Inmates Released During FY2026, Georgia Department of Corrections by Georgia Department of Corrections, Office of Information Technology, Data Management Section (2026-07-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/annual-statistical-reports/profile-inmate-rel-fy-2026/download - gdc.georgia.gov: inmate services impact report 2025, Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/inmate-services-impact-report/inmate-services-impact-report-2025/download - Georgia Department (gdc.georgia.gov), Georgia Department of Corrections (2019-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/inmate-services-impact-report/inmate-services-impact-report-2019/download - Georgia Department of Corrections Opens New Modular Housing Units | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-07-22) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-07-22/georgia-department-corrections-opens-new-modular-housing-units - Georgia Department of Corrections, female offender population, Georgia Department of Corrections (2013-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-br300-b-pm1-b2013-bf4-belec-p-btext - Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2025 and FY 2026, Georgia Office of Planning and Budget (2025-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://opb.georgia.gov/document/governors-budget-reports/afy-2025-and-fy-2026-governors-budget-report/download - Governor's Budget Report, AFY 2026 and FY 2027, Georgia Office of Planning and Budget (2026-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://opb.georgia.gov/document/governors-budget-reports-current-year/afy-2026-fy-2027-governors-budget-report/download - HB 974 FY2027, Georgia General Assembly (2026-01-01) [legislation, primary] URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/house-budget-and-research-office-document-library/2027-fiscal-year/fy_2027_bill_conf_cmte_(hb_974).pdf?sfvrsn=69684134_2 - House Budget and Research Office (FY 2026 amended highlights), Georgia House Budget and Research Office (2026-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/house-budget-and-research-office-document-library/2026-fiscal-year/amended_fy_2026_house_highlights.pdf?sfvrsn=fb5ddfa5_2 - House Budget and Research Office, amended fy 2026 conf cmte highlights final, Georgia House Budget and Research Office (2026-01-01) [legislation, primary] URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/house-budget-and-research-office-document-library/2026-fiscal-year/amended_fy_2026_conf_cmte_highlights_final.pdf?sfvrsn=eae6dc35_2 - Inmate Statistical Profile, profile all inmates 2025 10, Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-10-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/monthly-statistical-reports/profile-all-inmates-2025-10/download - Inmate Statistical Profile, profile all inmates 2025 11, Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-11-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/monthly-statistical-reports/profile-all-inmates-2025-11/download - Inmate Statistical Profile, profile inmate adm cy 2025, Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/annual-statistical-reports/profile-inmate-adm-cy-2025/download - Meosha McMillan Named Warden at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2016-06-29) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2016-06-29/meosha-mcmillan-named-warden-emanuel-womens-facility - New Assistant Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2026-03-30) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-30/new-assistant-superintendent-emanuel-probation-detention-center - New Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment Named at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2015-09-17) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2015-09-17/new-deputy-warden-care-treatment-named-emanuel-womens-facility - New Deputy Warden of Security at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2021-10-01) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-10-01/new-deputy-warden-security-emanuel-womens-facility - New Private Prison Monitor at Wheeler Correctional Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2021-01-04) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-01-04/new-private-prison-monitor-wheeler-correctional-facility - New Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2025-09-15) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-09-15/new-superintendent-emanuel-probation-detention-center - New Superintendent at Emanuel Probation Detention Center | Georgia Department of Corrections, new superintendent emanuel probation detention center [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2021-01-04) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-01-04/new-superintendent-emanuel-probation-detention-center - New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [1], Georgia Department of Corrections (2021-06-15) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-06-15/new-warden-emanuel-womens-facility - New Warden at Emanuel Women’s Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden emanuel womens facility [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2023-02-23) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-02-23/new-warden-emanuel-womens-facility - New Warden at Pulaski State Prison | Georgia Department of Corrections, new warden pulaski state prison [2], Georgia Department of Corrections (2020-10-01) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-10-01/new-warden-pulaski-state-prison - New Warden Named at Emanuel Women's Facility | Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Corrections (2014-06-27) [press_release, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/press-releases/2014-06-27/new-warden-named-emanuel-womens-facility - PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 2, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-pdc-audit-cycle-2/download - PREA AUDIT REPORT ☐ Interim ☒ Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 2, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-womens-audit-cycle-2/download - PREA Emanuel PD - Audit (Cycle 4), Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-pd-audit-cycle-4/download - PREA Emanuel Women's Facility Audit Cycle 5, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-wf-audit-cycle-5/download - PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 3, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-pdc-audit-cycle-3/download - PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel pdc audit cycle 5, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-pdc-audit-cycle-5/download - PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel wf audit cycle 4, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-wf-audit-cycle-4/download - PREA Facility Audit Report: Final, prea emanuel womens audit cycle 3, Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/prea-audit-location-report/prea-emanuel-womens-audit-cycle-3/download - Probation Georgia (gdc.georgia.gov), Georgia Department of Corrections [official_report, primary] URL: https://gdc.georgia.gov/document/fact-sheets/probation-detention-centers-fact-sheet/download - Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to H.B. 974, Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee (2027-01-01) [legislation, primary] URL: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/document/docs/default-source/senate-budget-office-document-library/appropriations/2027/general/fy2027-general-budget-sac.pdf?sfvrsn=f1539ae_2 - Twin City escapee recaptured in Richmond County, WRDW (2025-03-10) [journalism, secondary] URL: https://www.wrdw.com/2025/03/10/twin-city-escapee-recaptured-richmond-county/