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Money for fixing Georgia's prisons: appropriated vs spent, FY2019 to FY2027
Capital and maintenance money for Georgia's prisons, appropriated against spent, FY2019 to FY2027.
Where this research is used
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Budget & Spending
Georgia's prison budget sat near $1.1 billion for roughly eight years, then climbed 57 percent to a $1.91 billion peak in fiscal year 2025 before settling at $1.745 billion for fiscal year 2027. The money went overwhelmingly to health care contracts, locking systems, cameras, and bed capacity — not to education, rehabilitation, or independent oversight. Across two budget cycles GPS can document roughly $27.1 million in new surveillance and security spending against about $1.2 million in new rehabilitation spending, a ratio of about 22 to 1.
12,394 data points
Facility Conditions & Infrastructure
Georgia's prison system is a physically failing estate: buildings averaging more than 30 years old, a maintenance record in which the state's own auditors found that funding availability — not need — drove repairs, and a documented pattern of doors that do not lock, plumbing that does not carry waste, and housing that does not cool. Two state-commissioned studies and a federal civil rights investigation agree on the diagnosis. They disagree sharply on how overcrowded the system actually is, because Georgia publishes at least four different capacity figures for the same prison. This page sets out what the record shows about the physical plant, what the state has committed to spend on it, and what remains undocumented.
12,892 data points
Oversight & Accountability
Georgia runs one of the nation's largest prison systems with no independent body empowered to inspect it, no ombudsman outside the Department of Corrections, and no public reporting requirement attached to the $600 million it has been voted for prison spending. A six-year federal civil rights investigation found constitutional violations across the system in October 2024 and recommended 82 remedial measures; more than 230 days after its 49-day litigation deadline expired, no one had been arrested, fired, or sued as a result. What remains is a closed loop in which the department investigates its own deaths, codes its own mortality data, disciplines — or does not discipline — its own staff, and classifies its investigative files as confidential state secrets.
20,251 data points
Key Findings
The most impactful data from this research collection. Tap a card for the full finding and its source.
The finding
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.
The finding
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.
The finding
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.
The finding
Governor Kemp's recommendations included increasing correctional and close security officer positions by 330 positions to improve staff-to-offender ratios.
The finding
In 2025, GDC auditors "checked 106 locks" at Valdosta State Prison and found that 72, or 68 percent, were "non-compliant."
The finding
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.
The finding
Lawmakers were told that replacing locks system-wide in Georgia prisons could take five years or longer because prison locks routinely don't work.
The finding
Kemp's own consultants reported that staffing vacancies had reached "emergency levels" at 20 of Georgia's 34 prisons.
All Data Points
263 verified data points extracted from primary sources.
FY25 Capital Outlay budget highlight Statistic
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.
$100.0M USD
Source
AFY2024 recommendation to purchase Augusta Transition Center Statistic
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.
$4.6M USD
AFY2026 GSFIC capital line: Governor $89,596,895 vs. House/Senate/CC $84,596,895 Statistic
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.
$89.6M USD vs. 84,596,895 House/Senate/Conference Committee figure
Balfour Beatty awarded ~$320M contract for new Georgia state prison Case detail
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.
FY2026 appropriation for Johnson State Prison acute care unit design and construction Statistic
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.
$6.2M USD
FY2021 HB793 Bond #73: $865,000 GO debt for GDC projects (60-month maturities) Legal fact
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.
Source
FY2021 Georgia budget bond for security system improvements at three prisons Statistic
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.
$1.6M USD
Source
FY2020 bond for six replacement inmate transport buses Statistic
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.
$1.2M USD
AFY2025 Capital Projects: McRae State Prison construction Statistic
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.
$15.5M USD
FY25 Locking Control Systems and Support budget highlight Statistic
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.
$114.7M USD
Source
AFY2024 recommendation to replace food and farm equipment Statistic
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.
$1.7M USD
AFY2026 GSFIC capital line: Conference Committee $125,000,000 with no other figures printed Statistic
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.
$125.0M USD
PROscan cell interdiction deployed at 18 GDC facilities, 13,000+ devices denied Statistic
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.
13,000 devices vs. 18 facilities deployed
FY2026 appropriation for additional construction at McRae State Prison Statistic
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.
$15.5M USD
FY2021 Georgia budget increased DOC major repair bond from $9.74M to $15M Statistic
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.
$15.0M USD vs. 9,740,000 Governor's recommendation
Source
FY2020 bond for 160 replacement inmate transport vehicles Statistic
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.
$4.3M USD
Florida SPB 2512 appropriates $100M annually to Correctional Facilities Capital Improvement Trust Fund Finding
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.
AFY2025 Capital Projects: Replace 241 vehicles Statistic
The Governor's recommended AFY2025 Capital Projects Fund changes include $12,855,735 for the Department of Corrections to replace 241 vehicles, statewide.
$12.9M USD
FY25 Emergency Maintenance, Major Repairs & Support budget highlight Statistic
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.
$76.9M USD
Source
AFY2024 recommendation to replace 218 vehicles Statistic
The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $10,020,000 for the Department of Corrections to replace 218 vehicles statewide.
$10.0M USD
AFY2026 proposal: $220,000,000 in undesignated surplus for 480-bed private prison Policy
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.
FY2024 Senate substitute adds $450.9M for new Davisboro prison Statistic
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.
$450.9M USD
FY2026 appropriation for additional facility maintenance personnel and regional support staff Statistic
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.
$15.6M USD
FY2021 HB793 Bond #75: $1,595,000 GO debt for GDC projects (60-month maturities) Legal fact
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.
Source
FY2019 Georgia bond authorization for DOC projects Statistic
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.
$2.5M USD
FY2020 bond for contraband reduction security improvements Statistic
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.
$2.4M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Four 126-bed modular units Statistic
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.
$93.2M USD
FY2019 Capital Outlay Funding budget change Statistic
GDC's FY2019 Annual Fiscal Report lists a budget change of $2,500,000 for 'Capital Outlay Funding.'
$2.5M USD
AFY2024 recommendation to replace 10 buses Statistic
The Governor's recommended AFY2024 Capital Projects Fund changes include $1,630,000 for the Department of Corrections to replace 10 buses statewide.
$1.6M USD
AFY2026 Senate counter-proposal: $180,000,000 for two modular correctional units, marked CC:NO Policy
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.
FY2026 appropriation for GDC locking team 'tiger team' Statistic
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.
$1.0M USD
Georgia proposed closing six prisons to save $22 million in 2020 Policy
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.
FY2027 recommended bond for Pulaski State Prison MEP repairs Statistic
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.
$42.5M USD vs. 3,937,352 debt service
AFY2025/FY2026: Contraband prevention via managed access and drone detection Statistic
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.
$35.0M USD
AFY2024 recommendation for new state prison construction Statistic
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.
$450.9M USD
AFY2026 private prison / modular units line item: $0 State General Funds across all columns Statistic
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.
$0.00 USD
FY2025 Budget in Brief: $17.5M ongoing capital maintenance and repairs Statistic
A Georgia Budget in Brief's Budget Highlights lists $17,543,440 for ongoing capital maintenance and repairs under the Department of Corrections.
$17.5M USD
Kemp recommends adding 446 private prison beds to existing contract Statistic
Kemp's recommendations call for adding 446 beds to an existing private prison contract.
446 beds
FY2026 appropriation for skilled craftsman 'tiger teams' Statistic
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.
$2.6M USD
FY2021 HB793 Bond #77: $5,105,000 GO debt for GDC projects (60-month maturities) Legal fact
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.
Source
Kemp proposed $600 million for two new prisons replacing four Policy
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.
AFY2026 recommended capital funds for locking controls replacement Statistic
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.
$89.6M USD
Mississippi FY2025 appropriation $7.5M for doors and locks at Walnut Grove and East MS facilities Statistic
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).
$7.5M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Replace locking control systems Statistic
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.
$34.3M USD
Georgia State Prison built in 1938 Case detail
A news article's photo caption states that Georgia State Prison, located in Tattnall County, was built in 1938.
FY2025 recommendation for capital maintenance and repairs Statistic
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.
$17.5M USD
AFY2026 enacted: $84,596,895 for locking controls replacement statewide Statistic
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.
$84.6M USD
FY2025 Budget in Brief: $10.8M for contraband elimination technology Statistic
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.
$10.8M USD
Kemp recommends four 126-bed modular units to ease inmate movement Statistic
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.
126 beds per unit vs. 4 number of units
FY2026 appropriation for critical capital maintenance and repairs Statistic
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.
$15.0M USD
Georgia had 34 state prisons housing 47,020 inmates as of December Statistic
As of December, Georgia had 34 state prisons housing 47,020 inmates according to the corrections department website.
47,020 inmates
AFY2026 recommended capital funds for fire alarm, perimeter security, cameras Statistic
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.
$84.7M USD
South Carolina DOC FY2027 deferred maintenance request $75,009,803 Statistic
South Carolina Department of Corrections' FY2027 budget request includes a 'Deferred Maintenance Projects' request of $75,009,803 for FY 2026-2027.
$75.0M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Critical capital maintenance and repairs Statistic
The Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report recommends $35,000,000 to address critical capital maintenance and repairs, within the State Prisons program.
$35.0M USD
GSFIC 2022A/2022B: $167.65M for prison transformation project Statistic
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.'
$167.7M USD
AFY2026 enacted: $84,661,607 for fire alarm, perimeter security, lighting, thermal cameras, CCTV Statistic
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.
$84.7M USD
FY2025 Budget in Brief: $6.96M for 200 temporary private prison beds Statistic
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.
$7.0M USD vs. 200 temporary beds
FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended capital maintenance and repairs for State Prisons Statistic
Georgia's Budget in Brief shows the Department of Corrections State Prisons program recommended providing $42,456,560 for capital maintenance and repairs.
$42.5M USD
GDC staff: funding availability drove maintenance; no substantial renovations since 2007 study Finding
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.
AFY2026 recommended capital funds for Walker State Prison kitchen design Statistic
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.
$921,000 USD
South Carolina 2027 CPIP seeks ~$40,009,803 in deferred-maintenance projects Statistic
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.
$40.0M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Project backlog and major maintenance Statistic
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.
$37.0M USD
GSFIC 2021A/2021B: three DOC line items totaling $45.59M Statistic
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.
$45.6M USD
FY2024 recommendation for Law Building renovation FF&E Statistic
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.
$4.0M USD
FY2020 Augusta State Medical Prison capital projects Statistic
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.
$10.4M USD
AFY2026 enacted: $125,000,000 to construct one modular correctional unit and two transition centers Statistic
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.
$125.0M USD
FY2025 Private Prisons program: $5.2M increase for 200 temporary beds at Coffee and Wheeler Statistic
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.
$5.2M USD vs. 200 temporary beds
FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended cell phone interdiction technology funding Statistic
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.
$10.0M USD
DOJ: broken lock repairs a perennial challenge due to short staffing, no locksmith, parts Finding
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.
Valdosta State Prison population 1,013 with as few as 7 officers on duty Statistic
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.
1,013 inmates vs. 7 minimum officers on duty
AFY2026 recommended capital funds for Emanuel Women's Facility warden house Statistic
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.
$285,000 USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Additional facility maintenance personnel Statistic
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.
$15.3M USD
GSFIC 2020AB: $1.33M HVAC for Valdosta mental health dorms Statistic
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.
$1.3M USD
FY2024 20-year GO bond for emergency repairs Statistic
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.
$26.0M USD vs. 2,360,800 Authorized debt service
AFY2019 GDC bond appropriation Statistic
The amended FY2019 appropriations act (HB30) appropriates $214,000 for the Department of Corrections (Bond #77), the same amount as the original FY2019 Act.
$214,000 USD
Source
AFY2026 enacted: $921,000 for Walker State Prison kitchen renovation design Statistic
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.
$921,000 USD
FY2025 Private Prisons program: $6.96M increase for 200 temporary beds at Coffee and Wheeler Statistic
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.
$7.0M USD vs. 200 temporary beds
FY2023 Budget in Brief total change for State Prisons program Statistic
Georgia's Budget in Brief shows a total change of $131,893,505 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program.
$131.9M USD
DOJ: average GDC prison over 30 years old and reaching 'end of life' per Commissioner Finding
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.
AFY2026 recommended capital funds for food and farm equipment Statistic
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.
$2.9M USD
South Carolina Critical Deferred Maintenance Projects Proviso funded at $4,090,000 Statistic
South Carolina's Department of Corrections 'Critical Deferred Maintenance Projects Proviso' for deferred maintenance was funded at $4,090,000.
$4.1M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Locking tiger team Statistic
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.
$248,062 USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Add 330 correctional officer positions Statistic
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.
$10.4M USD
GSFIC 2020AB: total DOC appropriations $48.39M Statistic
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.
$48.4M USD
FY2024 5-year GO bond to replace 231 vehicles Statistic
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.
$11.9M USD vs. 2,844,088 Authorized debt service
AFY2026 enacted: $13,387,475 for managed access and drone detection systems Statistic
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.
$13.4M USD
FY2025 State Prisons program: $19.7M for contraband elimination Statistic
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.
$19.7M USD
Kemp recommends funding 5-person Tiger Team for lock and security electronics repairs Policy
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.
FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended radio communications system replacement Statistic
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.
$23.9M USD
DOJ: medical unit doors lacked working locks for at least 17 years; food stolen regularly Case detail
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.
AFY2026 total recommended Capital Projects Fund change Statistic
The Governor's AFY2026 Capital Projects Fund total recommended change was $602,589,501, funded entirely with State General Funds.
$602.6M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Total State Prisons program change Statistic
The total recommended change for the State Prisons program in the Governor's AFY2025/FY2026 Budget Report was $278,608,622.
$278.6M USD
GSFIC 2019A/2019B: total DOC appropriation $43.92M Statistic
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).
$43.9M USD
AFY2023 funding for 33 projects at 19 facilities Statistic
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.
$51.5M USD
AFY2024 GDC capital line item (reduced) Statistic
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.
$436.8M USD vs. 450,859,065 Governor/House/Senate figure
FY2025 State Prisons program: $42.5M existing plus $17.5M additional for capital maintenance Statistic
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.
$42.5M USD vs. 17,543,440 additional funds
Kemp recommends four percent salary increase for correctional officers Policy
Governor Kemp's recommendations included providing a four percent salary increase for all correctional officer staff, to bring parity with pay in neighboring states.
FY2023 Budget in Brief recommended wireless infrastructure upgrades Statistic
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.
$5.5M USD
DOJ: staffing, broken locks/cameras, housing decisions, poor investigations create sexual-violence risk Finding
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.
AFY2026 recommended funds for 252 vehicles and six buses/three vans Statistic
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.
$13.1M USD vs. 2,980,000 buses and vans
GSFIC Capital Projects Fund AFY2025 changes Statistic
The GSFIC Capital Projects Fund's Amended FY 2025 budget changes, totaling $709,004,939, were funded entirely with State General Funds.
$709.0M USD
AFY2024 GDC capital line item (unchanged) Statistic
In HB 915 (AFY2024), one GDC capital line item shows Governor, House, Senate, and Conference Committee figures all at $135,385,847.
$135.4M USD
FY2025 State Prisons program: $10.8M for contraband elimination Statistic
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.
$10.8M USD
Kemp recommends eight percent salary increase for behavioral health counselors Policy
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.
Emanuel Women's Facility construction and opening years Statistic
GDC's current website lists the Emanuel Women's Facility as constructed in 1995 and opened in 2004, with a capacity of 415.
415 beds
DOJ: maintenance staff pulled to security posts, unable to maintain lock-and-key system Finding
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.
$600 million Georgia corrections plan split across two fiscal years Policy
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.
Per diem increase for 446 additional beds from HB 68 Statistic
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).
$1.1M USD vs. 446 additional beds
Tennessee DOC FY2023 incarceration spending was ~79% of its budget Statistic
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.
79%
AFY2025/FY2026: Skilled craftsman tiger teams Statistic
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.
$1.2M USD
FY2022 Bond 353.371 emergency repairs appropriation Legal fact
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.
AFY2025 project backlog and major maintenance Statistic
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.
$32.4M USD
Valdosta State Prison non-compliant with minimum lighting requirements, FY2024 Finding
In fiscal year 2024, GDC auditors found that Valdosta State Prison was "non-compliant" with minimum lighting requirements in incarcerated people's cells.
Kemp recommends adding 330 correctional and close security officer positions Policy
Governor Kemp's recommendations included increasing correctional and close security officer positions by 330 positions to improve staff-to-offender ratios.
Commissioner Oliver quote on budget recommendations Finding
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.'
DOJ Civil Rights Division: GDC prisons unsafe due to aging facilities and inadequate lock/tool/key controls Legal fact
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.
Recommended funds for five modular correctional units operations Statistic
The AFY2026/FY2027 Governor's Budget Report recommends $2,124,956 for operations of five modular correctional units.
$2.1M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Project management resources Statistic
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.
$6.0M USD
FY2022 Bond 353.372 security systems appropriation Legal fact
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.
AFY2025 critical capital maintenance and repairs Statistic
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.
$20.0M USD
Valdosta State Prison again non-compliant on lighting, with exposed wiring, FY2025 Finding
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.
GDC Commissioner Oliver presents budget recommendations to joint House and Senate subcommittees Case detail
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.
Commissioner Oliver describes modular units as 'hardened prefab fortresses' Finding
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.
DOJ: dozens of GDC prisons as old as or older than Washington State Prison; physical problems persist Finding
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.
Recommended funds for managed access and drone detection systems Statistic
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.
$13.4M USD
AFY2025/FY2026: Transfer to Transition Centers for maintenance Statistic
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.
$718,679 USD
Cumulative DOC GO debt authorized: $1.23B, fully funded Statistic
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.
$1.2B USD
FY2022 Bond 353.373 major repairs appropriation Legal fact
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.
AFY2025 modular correctional units construction Statistic
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.
$80.2M USD
72 of 106 locks (68%) non-compliant at Valdosta State Prison, 2025 Statistic
In 2025, GDC auditors "checked 106 locks" at Valdosta State Prison and found that 72, or 68 percent, were "non-compliant."
72 locks vs. 106 locks checked
Governor's FY2021 bond package for DOC totals $32,130,000 principal and $5,465,124 debt service Statistic
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.
$32.1M USD principal vs. 5,465,124 debt service
Commissioner Oliver on aging prison infrastructure and hardening Finding
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.'
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.371: $5,000,000 GO debt for GDC multi-projects emergency repairs/sustainment/equipment Legal fact
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.
New Georgia prison to support 3,000 inmates Statistic
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.
3,000 inmates
Existing funds utilized for managed access and drone detection Statistic
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.
$10.8M USD
Commissioner Oliver: correctional officer staffing low nationwide, staff do not feel safe Finding
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.'
AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for critical capital maintenance Statistic
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.
$15.0M USD
FY2023 capital maintenance and repairs increase: $42.46M Statistic
GDC's FY2023 Annual Report lists a budget adjustment that increased funds for capital maintenance and repairs by $42,456,560.
$42.5M USD
Source
AFY2021 Bond #66 appropriation unchanged from FY2021 Legal fact
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.
AFY2025 locking control system replacement Statistic
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.
$34.3M USD
25 deaths at Valdosta State Prison, Jan 1 2025–Aug 13 2026; at least 14 aged 40 or below Statistic
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.
25 deaths vs. 14 deaths aged 40 or below
FY2024: $66.5M for 33 projects at 19 facilities Statistic
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).
$66.5M USD vs. 33 projects
FY2021 bond: $5,000,000 for emergency repairs, sustainment, and equipment statewide Statistic
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.'
$5.0M USD
Commissioner Oliver links contraband to aging infrastructure Finding
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.'
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.372: $2,405,000 GO debt for Augusta State Medical Prison dialysis unit renovation Legal fact
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.
Recommended funds for OWL Unit technology costs Statistic
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.
$5.5M USD
Rep. Hatchett: early corrections budget hearing 'out of the ordinary,' shows emphasis Finding
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.'
AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for facility maintenance personnel Statistic
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.
$15.6M USD
AFY2024: $450.86M additional for new Davisboro state prison Statistic
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.
$450.9M USD
AFY2022 Bond 353.371 appropriation unchanged from FY2022 Legal fact
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.
Source
AFY2025 Washington State Prison furniture and equipment Statistic
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.
$46.5M USD
GSFIC FY2022 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $38,512,174 Statistic
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.
$38.5M USD
FY2024: $2.68M for safety and security technology projects Statistic
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.
$2.7M USD
FY2021 bond: $9,740,000 for major repair, renovations, and improvements statewide Statistic
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.'
$9.7M USD
Amended FY2026 appropriation for managed access and drone detection systems Statistic
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.
$13.4M USD
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.373: $1,985,000 GO debt for Georgia State Prison fire alarm replacement Legal fact
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.
Total change for State Prisons program Statistic
Georgia's Governor's Budget Report shows a total change of $12,905,859 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program.
$12.9M USD
Georgia FY2027 enacted budget reduces DOC operating funds $50M, shifts major repairs to G.O. Bonds Finding
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.
AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for locking tiger team Statistic
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.
$1.0M USD
AFY2024: $135.39M for statewide facility maintenance and repairs Statistic
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.
$135.4M USD
Balfour Beatty awarded ~$320M new state prison Case detail
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.
AFY2025 new prison design funding Statistic
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.
$30.0M USD
GSFIC FY2022 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $49,534,575, capital grants $45,590,000, net $(3,944,575) Statistic
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).
$49.5M USD vs. 45,590,000 capital grants and contributions
FY2024: $42.5M carried from FY2023 for ongoing maintenance and repairs Statistic
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.
$42.5M USD
FY2021 bond: $1,575,000 for security system improvements at Smith, Macon, and Phillips State Prison Statistic
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.'
$1.6M USD
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.375: $2,540,000 GO debt for Augusta State Medical Prison HVAC/kitchen infrastructure Legal fact
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.
Alabama mega prisons replace space for ~3,900 inmates, not add 8,000 beds Finding
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.
Georgia FY2027 budget authorizes up to $42,520,000 G.O. Debt for DOC projects Finding
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.
AFY2025: Modular units funding (duplicate mention) Statistic
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.
$93.2M USD
2012 audit: 25 of 199 sampled 2010 capital requests still unfunded in 2013 Statistic
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.
25 projects vs. 199 sampled capital outlay requests
AFY2025 State Prisons program general funds Statistic
In the AFY2025 appropriations act as passed, the Department of Corrections' State Prisons program State General Funds totaled $1,039,099,004.
$1.0B USD
FY2021 appropriations: DOC bond item authorizes up to $15,000,000 in General Obligation Debt Legal fact
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.
FY2025 enacted: $42.5M existing plus $17.5M additional for capital maintenance Statistic
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.
$42.5M USD vs. 17,543,440 additional funds
Source
FY2021 bond: $1,820,000 for water and sewer renovations at Arrendale and Washington state prisons Statistic
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.'
$1.8M USD
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.381: $5,455,000 GO debt for Augusta State Medical Prison asbestos abatement/windows Legal fact
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.
Alabama bill allows additional $500 million in prison bonds Finding
Alabama state senator Albritton successfully sponsored a bill allowing for an additional $500 million in bonds for prison construction, if needed.
Georgia FY2027 budget authorizes up to $50,000,000 G.O. Debt for DOC projects Finding
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.
AFY2025/FY2026: Increase for skilled craftsman tiger teams Statistic
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.
$2.6M USD
AFY2025 correctional officer positions funding Statistic
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.
$46.0M USD
FY2021 appropriations: DOC bond item authorizes up to $1,000,000 in General Obligation Debt Legal fact
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.
FY2021 bond: $1,330,000 for HVAC systems for mental health dorms at Valdosta State Prison Statistic
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.'
$1.3M USD
FY2019 bond authorization for Department of Corrections projects Statistic
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).
$2.5M USD
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.379: $14,500,000 GO debt for Metro Atlanta State Prison reentry/transition renovation Phase III Legal fact
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.
No match for Valdosta State Prison in FY2026 conference committee budget Data gap
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.
AFY2025/FY2026: Total State Prisons program change (duplicate) Statistic
Georgia's Governor's Budget Report shows a total change of $78,525,662 for the Department of Corrections State Prisons program.
$78.5M USD
2012 audit: 10.2M sq ft state prisons; 14M sq ft all GDC facilities Statistic
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.
10.2 million square feet vs. 14 million square feet across all GDC state-owned facilities
AFY2025 facility maintenance personnel funding Statistic
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.
$3.8M USD
FY2021 appropriations: $1,284,000 State General Funds for Bond #68 debt service Statistic
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.
$1.3M USD
FY2021 bond: $1,185,000 for fire protection system renovation at GDCP Statistic
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.'
$1.2M USD
FY2024 bond authorization for GDC emergency repairs and equipment Statistic
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.
$26.0M USD
FY2020 HB31: Metro Atlanta reentry/Smith TC bond item: Governor/House $1,112,800 vs Senate/Conference $1,241,200 Statistic
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.
$1.2M USD (enacted) vs. 1,112,800 Governor/House proposed
No match for DOC acquisition language in FY2023 Amended HB 18 Data gap
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.
Source
AFY2025/FY2026: Transfer to Detention Centers for maintenance Statistic
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.
$1.6M USD
AFY2025 private prison beds funding Statistic
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.
$2.2M USD
FY2021 appropriations: $85,600 State General Funds for Bond #78 debt service Statistic
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.
$85,600 USD
FY2027 GSFIC Section 50 Total Funds $0 Statistic
In the enacted FY2027 Appropriations Act conference committee substitute, Section 50 (Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission) Total Funds equal $0.
$0.00 USD
Source
FY2021 HB793 Bond #66: $3,471,000 debt service for $15,000,000 GO debt (60-month maturity) Legal fact
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.
Source
FY2024 bond authorization for 231 replacement vehicles Statistic
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.
$11.9M USD
FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.374: $2,500,000 GO debt for GDC multi-projects security systems/fencing repairs Legal fact
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.
No DOC references in GSFIC board meeting summary December 19, 2022 Data gap
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.
FY2026: Add 330 correctional officer positions Statistic
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.
$20.2M USD
2012 audit: prisons 8-86 years old; average building age 25.7 years Statistic
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.
25.7 years
GSFIC FY2019 Department of Corrections expenses Statistic
GSFIC's FY2019 Annual Report reports Department of Corrections expenses of $29,400,957 in FY2019 and $48,763,510 in FY2018.
$29.4M USD vs. 48,763,510 FY2018 expenses
GSFIC FY2024 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $35,417,140, capital grants $179,780,837, net $144,363,697 Statistic
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.
$35.4M USD vs. 179,780,837 capital grants and contributions
2023A FY2024: $26M emergency repairs and $11.89M for 231 vehicles Statistic
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.'
$26.0M USD vs. 11,890,000 vehicle replacement
FY2027 bond authorization for major repairs and renovations Statistic
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.
$50.0M USD
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FY2020 HB31 Bond 355.376: $1,670,000 GO debt for GDC multi-projects CCTV installation Legal fact
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.
No DOC references in GSFIC board meeting summary September 22, 2025 Data gap
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.
AFY2025: Private prison bed expansion Statistic
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.
$5.9M USD
2012 audit definition of deferred maintenance Finding
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.
FY2024 Annual Report capital maintenance increase Statistic
GDC's FY2024 Annual Report lists a budget adjustment that increased funds for capital maintenance and repairs by $135,385,847.
$135.4M USD
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GSFIC FY2024 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $40,560,590 Statistic
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.
$40.6M USD
DOC authorized G.O. debt $1.27B, fully issued (2023ABC) Statistic
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.
$1.3B USD
FY2021 HB793 Bond #78: $85,600 appropriated for DOC projects and facilities Legal fact
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).
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No DOC references in GSFIC board meeting summary June 23, 2025 Data gap
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.
FY2026: Physical health contract increase Statistic
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.
$14.7M USD
2012 audit: prisons kept no deferred-maintenance lists Data gap
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.
GSFIC FY2025 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $49,531,941, capital grants $231,362,443, net $181,830,502 Statistic
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.
$49.5M USD vs. 231,362,443 capital grants and contributions
FY2021 HB793 Bond #67: $1,575,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) Legal fact
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).
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Sen. Robertson quote on budget infusion Quote
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.
CGL inventoried 22,000+ assets, 1,152 buildings across 58 facilities Case detail
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.
Projected state prison population over 55,000 by 2029 Trend
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.
GSFIC FY2025 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $68,680,201 Statistic
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.
$68.7M USD
2007 facility condition assessment: average score 62.5%, range 45.9%–79.2% Statistic
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%.
62.5% vs. 79.2 highest facility score
FY2021 HB793 Bond #69: $2,430,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) Legal fact
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).
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Lock replacement could take five years or longer Finding
Lawmakers were told that replacing locks system-wide in Georgia prisons could take five years or longer because prison locks routinely don't work.
Board minutes April 2025: FY2025 capital outlay items Policy
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.
GSFIC FY2023 Statement of Activities: DOC expenses $44,399,718, capital grants $3,404,239, net $(40,995,479) Statistic
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).
$44.4M USD vs. 3,404,239 capital grants and contributions
No substantial renovations since 2007; funding drove maintenance Finding
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.
FY2021 HB793 Bond #70: $865,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) Legal fact
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).
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Staffing vacancies at emergency levels in 20 of 34 prisons Finding
Kemp's own consultants reported that staffing vacancies had reached "emergency levels" at 20 of Georgia's 34 prisons.
Board minutes April 2025: locking control systems support items Policy
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.
FY2026 GDC critical capital maintenance and repairs Statistic
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.
$15.0M USD
GSFIC FY2023 Capital Projects Fund expenditures for DOC construction and equipment: $44,587,603 Statistic
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.
$44.6M USD
AFY2025 recommended capital funds for Washington State Prison FF&E Statistic
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.
$46.5M USD
Board minutes September 2025: construction project update Policy
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).
Modular units installed at Dodge, Lee, Montgomery, Hays; 20-bed Medical Intensive Infirmary at Johnson Policy
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.
GDC purchased CMMS in April 2017 Policy
In April 2017, GDC purchased a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), used to track facility maintenance projects.
FY2021 HB793 Bond #72: $1,185,000 GO debt principal (60-month maturity) Legal fact
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).
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AFY2025 recommended capital funds for new prison design Statistic
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.
$40.0M USD
Georgia State Prison history and purchase price Case detail
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.
Board minutes September 2025: OWL Unit Command Center under construction Policy
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.
GDC press release: ModCorr Units Add 524 Beds Statistic
The GDC press release headline reads 'ModCorr Units Add 524 Beds and Support Ongoing Facility Improvements'.
524 beds
Coastal State Prison built 1981, renovated 1999 Case detail
GDC's own facility descriptions document lists Coastal State Prison in Garden City as constructed in 1981, opened in 1981, and renovated in 1999.
Kemp's $600 million plan split between current and next fiscal year budgets Finding
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.
AFY2025 recommended capital funds for Johnson State Prison acute care unit Statistic
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.
$6.2M USD
Hays State Prison construction and capacity Statistic
GDC's facility page for Hays State Prison lists it as constructed in 1989 and opened in 1990, with a capacity of 1,101.
1,101 beds
GDC Budget Services submits capital outlay bond requests via OPB Policy
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.
ModCorr program added 504 maximum-security beds and 20 medical beds Statistic
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.
504 beds vs. 20 medical beds
Hays State Prison built 1989, opened 1990, renovated 2009 Case detail
GDC's own facility descriptions document lists Hays State Prison as constructed in 1989, opened in 1990, and renovated in 2009.
Kemp's recommendations follow system-wide corrections assessment by Guidehouse Finding
Governor Brian Kemp's office announced budget recommendations following a system-wide corrections assessment by Guidehouse.
Rogers State Prison construction and capacity Statistic
GDC's facility page for Rogers State Prison lists it as constructed in 1983 and opened in 1983, with a capacity of 1,391.
1,391 beds
Modular maximum-security units deployed at Dodge, Montgomery, Hays, Lee, and Johnson Policy
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.
Autry State Prison construction and capacity Statistic
GDC's facility page for Autry State Prison lists it as constructed in 1992 and opened in 1992, with a capacity of 1,698.
1,698 beds
2021A Bond proceeds: $45,590,000 for DOC projects and facilities Statistic
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.
$45.6M USD
FY2019 General Obligation Bond for Corrections Statistic
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."
$5.5M USD
Total GO Debt Authorized for DOC FY1975–FY2022: $1,231,960,000, fully funded Statistic
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).
$1.2B USD
Commissioner Oliver quote on prison problems Quote
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.
DOC holds $37.4 million in surety bonds for construction performance Statistic
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.
$37.4M million USD
Lawmaker skepticism on $96M modular units Finding
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.
Modcorr project at Hays State Prison Policy
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.
Modcorr project at Hays State Prison (duplicate) Policy
The Georgia Department of Corrections is undertaking infrastructure improvements at Hays State Prison as part of the Modcorr project.
Summerville utility easement for Modcorr Case detail
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.
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2026h05403
[legislation]
Alabama Appleseed
[organization]
Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority
[organization]
Alabama Department of Corrections
[organization]
Albritton
[person]
Arrendale State Prison
[facility]
Augusta State Medical Prison
[facility]
Augusta Transition Center
[facility]
Autry State Prison
[facility]
Balfour Beatty
[organization]
Billy Hitchens
[person]
Board of Corrections
[organization]
Brian Kemp
[person]
Caddell Construction Company
[organization]
Centurion
[organization]
CGL Companies
[organization]
City of Summerville
[organization]
Coastal State Prison
[facility]
Coffee Correctional Facility
[facility]
Coffee Correctional Institution
[facility]
Commissioner Oliver
[person]
Dodge State Prison
[facility]
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
[facility]
Emanuel Women's Facility
[facility]
Florida Department of Corrections
[organization]
FY2020 Appropriations Act (HB31)
[legislation]
FY2021 Appropriations Act (HB793)
[legislation]
Georgia Building Authority
[organization]
Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts
[organization]
Georgia Department of Corrections
[organization]
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
[facility]
Georgia House Budget Committee
[organization]
Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
[organization]
Georgia State Prison
[facility]
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
[organization]
GSFIC
[organization]
Guidehouse
[organization]
Hays State Prison
[facility]
HB 68
[legislation]
HB 68 (2025 Session)
[legislation]
HB 684
[legislation]
HB 793 (FY2021 Appropriations Act)
[legislation]
HB 793 (FY2021)
[legislation]
HB 80
[legislation]
HB 81
[legislation]
HB 910
[legislation]
HB 915
[legislation]
HB 973
[legislation]
HB 973 (AFY2026)
[legislation]
HB 974 FY 2027 Appropriations Bill
[legislation]
House Bill 30
[legislation]
House Bill 67
[legislation]
House Bill 68
[legislation]
House Bill 915
[legislation]
House Bill 916
[legislation]
Jenkins Correctional Institution
[facility]
Johnson State Prison
[facility]
Kay Ivey
[person]
KPMG
[organization]
Lee State Prison
[facility]
Locking Control Systems Tiger Team
[program]
Macon State Prison
[facility]
Matt Hatchett
[person]
McRae State Prison
[facility]
Medically Intensive Infirmary (MII Unit)
[facility]
Metro Atlanta State Prison
[facility]
Mississippi Department of Corrections
[organization]
ModCorr
[program]
Modular Correctional Units
[program]
Montgomery State Prison
[facility]
New state prison (Davisboro, Washington County)
[facility]
OWL Unit
[program]
OWL Unit Command Center
[program]
Phillips State Prison
[facility]
PROscan
[program]
Pulaski State Prison
[facility]
Randy Robertson
[person]
Riverbend Correctional Institution
[facility]
Rogers State Prison
[facility]
SDF
[organization]
Smith State Prison
[facility]
Smith Transitional Center
[facility]
South Carolina Department of Corrections
[organization]
Southern Center for Human Rights
[organization]
SPB 2512
[legislation]
Sycamore Institute
[organization]
Tennessee Department of Correction
[organization]
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
[organization]
Tyrone Oliver
[person]
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
[organization]
Walker State Prison
[facility]
Walnut Grove Correctional Facility
[facility]
Ware State Prison
[facility]
Wheeler Correctional Facility
[facility]
Wheeler Correctional Institution
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