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Georgia Spent $600 Million on Its Prison Crisis. Homicides Rose 1,150%. Evidence Shows Only One Path Forward.

Georgia spent $600M+ as prison homicides surged 1,150%. New evidence brief argues only a 20% population reduction can resolve the constitutional crisis — and save up to $350M annually.

The Case for Decarceration in Georgia: $316 Million in Annual Savings, Zero Evidence of Increased Crime Risk

Georgia has spent $600+ million on its prison crisis while homicides surged from 8 to over 100. Evidence from 21+ states shows a 20% population reduction can save $316M annually with no crime increase.

The Case for Reducing Georgia’s Prison Population: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Georgia spent $600M+ on prisons but deaths surged 1,150%. Evidence from other states shows reducing prison populations works — and saves lives.