DOJ declares Georgia prison healthcare ‘unconstitutional’ as 330 people died in custody in 2024. The state tripled its undercount of killings, per federal investigators.
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 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.
A Georgia Senate committee found 47% of prison security posts vacant, all seven close security prisons past their lifespan, and 14,000 people with mental health needs behind bars.
A Georgia Senate committee finds 47% staff vacancy, 14,000 people with mental health needs, and aging infrastructure endangering 49,000 people in state custody. The fiscal and human costs demand legislative action.
A Georgia Senate study found nearly half of prison guard jobs are empty, prisons are crumbling, and people are dying. Here’s what families need to know.
