Racial Disparities Across Georgia’s Criminal Justice System: A $5.3 Billion Accountability Gap Georgia spends $5.3B yearly on law enforcement and corrections while Black residents—31% of the population—make up 61% of state prisoners. Data shows compounding racial disparities at every system stage.
Black Georgians Make Up 31% of the State But 61% of People in Prison: What the Data Shows Black Georgians are 31% of the state but 61% of people in prison. Data shows racial gaps at every step — from arrest to parole.
