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Georgia Ignores Proven Gang Segregation While Prisons Kill 100+ Annually

Georgia’s prisons killed over 100 people in 2024 alone through preventable gang violence, while the state refuses to implement gang segregation that reduced violence by 50% in other states. Gang violence has killed over 100 people in Georgia prisons in 2024 alone, with the entire system on lockdown for weeks following a January 11 massacre …

Georgia Prisoners Losing 50 Pounds on $2 Daily Food Budget While Private Companies Profit

Georgia prisoners are receiving as few as 1,200 calories daily—half the USDA minimum—while private food contractors pocket bonuses for serving smaller portions, according to a new investigation. The systematic starvation is fueling violence, disease, and deaths across the state's 34 prisons, costing taxpayers millions in healthcare and security expenses. Key Facts Georgia spends $1.77-$2.20 per …