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 …