georgia-budget Archives

Georgia’s Prison Healthcare Crisis: $85 Million in Annual Costs, Unconstitutional Care, and 330 Deaths in 2024

DOJ finds Georgia prison healthcare “unconstitutional.” 330 people died in 2024 while spending hit $72M. Aging population drives $85M annual burden. Evidence-based reforms could save tens of millions.

Georgia’s Prison Staffing Crisis: Nearly 50% of Corrections Officer Positions Vacant as the State Fails to Protect 52,000 People in Its Custody

Georgia operates its prisons at nearly 50% corrections officer vacancy. The DOJ found this leaves people unsupervised and enables gang control. The Governor seeks $600M+ to respond.

Georgia’s Prison Budget Soars 44% in Four Years — While Families Still Pay the Price

Georgia’s prison budget jumped 44% in four years to nearly $1.78 billion. Families still pay millions in fees while people inside work without pay.

Georgia Spends $1.8 Billion on Prisons — Pouring Hundreds of Millions into Surveillance and Private Lockups While Healthcare Costs Spiral

Georgia’s prison budget hits $1.8 billion, with surveillance tech and private prison expansion outpacing rehabilitation spending while healthcare costs spiral.

Georgia’s $1.8 Billion Corrections Budget: Healthcare Costs Surge While the State Expands Prison Capacity

Georgia’s corrections budget hits $1.8B as healthcare costs surge and the state expands prison capacity. Security tech spending outpaces rehabilitation 90-to-1.

Georgia Plans to Spend $1.8 Billion on Prisons — Here’s Where the Money Goes

Georgia plans to spend $1.8 billion on prisons. Health costs are surging. Private prisons are growing. Here’s what families need to know.