An estimated 2,500-5,000 innocent people sit in Georgia’s prisons with every avenue of relief locked shut. GPS investigation connects three systemic failures — the habeas corpus deadline, absent conviction integrity units, and ignored Supreme Court precedent — and calls on the General Assembly to act before Crossover Day.
Georgia’s Parole Board released 42% fewer people in FY24 than five years ago. Life-sentenced individuals now serve 29.2 years on average. The Board’s own data makes the case for reform.
Georgia’s parole grants dropped 42% in five years as the corrections budget hit $1.62 billion. More than half of all 2025 releases served complete sentences. 301 people died in custody.
Black Georgians are 31% of the state but 61% of people in prison. Data shows racial gaps at every step — from arrest to parole.
Georgia’s Parole Board released 42% fewer people from prison in FY24 than five years ago. People serving life sentences now wait 29.2 years — with a 3.3% approval rate.
Georgia released 42% fewer people on parole in FY24 than five years ago, despite a 72% success rate and $343M in annual savings. Life-sentenced people now serve 29.2 years on average.
Georgia paroled 42% fewer people in FY24 than five years ago. Life sentences now average 29.2 years. Here’s what families need to know.
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