# Transcription: Board of Corrections packet, September 30, 2026 (Valdosta), packet pages 1-9 and 45-68, plus the agenda Source: `Full_Packet_September_30__2026.pdf` (68 pages), released under open-records request R033095-110726. Method: the PDF is born-digital (real text layer), so text is taken from the text layer and checked against the 600 dpi render; charts and image-only pages (46, 59, 61, 65 maps) were read from the render by eye with tight crops. Typos printed in the source are kept and marked [sic]. Pages 10-44 are the slide deck (transcribed by another agent); their mapping is in `checks.md`. ## Packet page 1: BOARD OF CORRECTIONS MEETING Photo/graphic: Georgia Department of Corrections seal (no text). Printed text: - BOARD OF CORRECTIONS MEETING - September 30, 2026 (underlined) - Valdosta, Georgia ## Packet page 2: Board of Corrections / Board of Education / Joint Board Meeting AGENDA, September 30, 2026 Top left list (Board members, as printed): Barry H. Babb; Duke Blackburn; J.C. “Spud” Bowen; Kellie Brownlow; Rodney Bryant; Christopher Clark; Thomas Culpepper; John B. Edwards; Ester Fleming Jr. Top right list: Sandra D. Hudson; Stacy Jarrard; Donnie Pope; Rossie Ross; Alton Russell; Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr.; W. D. Strickland; William “Bill” Whaley. Center: GDC seal graphic. The standalone `Agenda-September_30__2026.pdf` (1 page) has the identical text layer (checked by diff, see checks.md). Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Barry H. Babb Sandra D. Hudson Duke Blackburn Stacy Jarrard J.C. “Spud” Bowen Donnie Pope Kellie Brownlow Rossie Ross Rodney Bryant Alton Russell Christopher Clark Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr. Thomas Culpepper W. D. Strickland John B. Edwards William “Bill” Whaley Ester Fleming Jr. Board of Corrections Board of Education / Joint Board Meeting Ester Fleming Jr., Chairman AGENDA September 30, 2026 Valdosta, Georgia 1. Call to Order Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. 2. Invocation Dr. Kenneth Ellis, Chaplain 3. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. 4. Recognize Guests & Visitors Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. 5. Approval of September 30, 2026 Agenda Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. 6. Approval of September 3, 2026 Minutes Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. 7. Commissioner’s Report Commissioner Tyrone Oliver ❖ Data Update Mr. Cliff Hogan, Director Data Management and Research ❖ Valdosta State Prison Update Mr. Kendric Jackson, Warden Valdosta State Prison ❖ Education Update Dr. Jennifer B. Irvin, Director Academic Education and Programs 8. Chairman’s Report Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. 9. Old or New Business Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. ❖ Approval of Property Resolutions Mr. Bryan Wilson, General Counsel Office of Legal Services • Arrendale State Prison – Red Barn Demolition • Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison (GDCP) Rum Creek Transmission Line Project Easement Request • Georgia State Prison (GSP) House 127 and House 128 Demolition 10. Adjourn Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. ``` ## Packet page 3: BOARD OF CORRECTIONS September 3, 2026 Forsyth, Georgia (minutes, first page) Minutes of the September 3, 2026 meeting begin here. Full verbatim text is also in `minutes-2026-09-03.md`. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` BOARD OF CORRECTIONS September 3, 2026 Forsyth, Georgia MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Duke Blackburn Mr. J.C. “Spud” Bowen Mr. Rodney Bryant Mr. Chris Clark Mr. Thomas Culpepper Mr. Ester Fleming Jr. – Chairman Ms. Sandra D. Hudson Sheriff Stacy Jarrard Sheriff Donnie Pope Mr. Rossie Ross Mr. Alton Russell Mr. Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr. Mr. W. D. Strickland Dr. William “Bill” Whaley MEMBERS ABSENT: Sheriff Barry H. Babb Ms. Kellie Brownlow Ms. Elizabeth Crowder, Attorney General’s Office Mr. John B. Edwards DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: Mr. Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Mr. Matthew Wolfe, Acting Chief of Staff Ms. Latera M. Davis, Assistant Commissioner, Inmate Services Division Mr. Louis DeBroux, Assistant Commissioner, Research, Strategic Planning, Government Affairs Mr. Jackson Defore, Assistant Commissioner of Finance and Admin Mr. Randy Sauls, Assistant Commissioner of Health Services Division Ms. Lori Beniot, Deputy Director of Office of Communications Ms. Deidra Boan, Deputy Director of Engineering & Construction Services Ms. Komola Edwards, Director of Human Resources Dr. Kenneth Ellis, Statewide Chaplain Mr. Benjamin Ford, Facilities Division Director Mr. Wilson Hall, Director of Office of Professional Development Mr. Cliff Hogan, Director of Data Management and Research Ms. Gwendolyn Hogan, Executive Assistant Dr. Jennifer Irvin, Director, Academic Education and Programs Ms. Angela Ivestor, Director, Office of Information Technology Ms. Simone Juhmi, Board Liaison Ms. Dawn Mock, Office of Information Technology Mr. James Payne, Deputy Director of Facilities Admin Support Ms. Janine Robinson, Executive Director of Georgia Correctional Industries VISITORS: Johnathan Abercrombie, Citizen Keisha Dickerson, Citizen Mara Dodson, The Moss Group Ronnie Fuller, Citizen Daraldo Gaither, Citizen Julio Gallo, Citizen Jason Hall, CGL Ken Hyle, The Moss Group Octavious Holiday, Citizen Mary Najarian, Guidehouse Barbara Tahsler, Citizen Ms. Rachel Travis, Guidehouse First, Chairman Ester Fleming Jr. called to order the September 3, 2026, meeting for the Board of Corrections (“the Board”) at 10:00 a.m. and Board Liaison, Simone Juhmi, recorded the minutes. Chairman Fleming then asked Chaplain Kenneth Ellis to deliver the invocation. Following such, Chairman Fleming led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Fleming welcomed and recognized all guests and visitors and the Board meeting, being duly convened, proceeded with business. ``` ## Packet page 4: Minutes of Board of Corrections September 3, 2026 Page 2 Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Minutes of Board of Corrections September 3, 2026 Page 2 Chairman Fleming presented the September 3, 2026, Agenda to the Board for approval. Mr. Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr. made a motion to approve the Agenda, which was seconded by Sheriff Donnie Pope. The Agenda was voted “approved” by the Board as presented. Chairman Fleming presented the June 3, 2026, Minutes to the Board for approval. Mr. Thomas Culpepper made a motion to approve the Minutes, which was seconded by Dr. William “Bill” Whaley and Mr. Chris Clark. The Minutes were voted “approved” by the Board as presented. Chairman Fleming moved into Regular Session to approve a County Warden’s appointment. Chairman Fleming called upon Mr. Duke Blackburn, Chairman of the Board Facilities Committee, to give the Board the Committee’s recommendation on Mr. James Payne. Mr. Blackburn stated that the Committee received the report on Mr. James Payne – Warden of Clayton County Correctional Institution, and the Committee reviewed his report and would like to make a motion to approve Mr. Payne’s appointment as the Warden of Clayton County Correctional Facility. Mr. Blackburn made the motion to approve the appointment, which was seconded by Mr. Thomas Culpepper. The motion were voted “approved” by the Board as presented. Chairman Fleming congratulated Mr. Payne and Mr. Payne stood and thanked the Board for the opportunity. Following the vote, Mr. Blackburn stated that he and the Board Facilities Committee Members recommend forgoing the standard extensive background investigation check process for former Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) employees who are being hired for county wardens positions if said employee meets GDC requirements to become a county warden. In addition, the recommendation was that said employee must be hired by the County within 1 year of their GDC retirement, be in good standing with the Georgia Department of Corrections, and their POST (Peace Officer Standards Council) mandate training is up to date and in good standing. Mr. Duke Blackburn made a motion to approve forgoing this process, which was seconded by Dr. William “Bill” Whaley. Forgoing the standard extensive background investigation check process for former Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) employees who are being hired for county wardens positions, if said employee meets GDC requirements to become a county warden, was voted “approved” by the Board as presented. COMMISSIONER’S REPORT To begin the Commissioner’s Report, Commissioner Oliver discussed the Commissioner’s Dashboard, which is a four-page overview highlighting key areas and significant events within the Agency. Next, Commissioner Oliver discussed the summer update of highlights that were sent to the Board, the upcoming retirement ceremony celebrating the incredible 38-year career of Deputy Director of Facilities Admin Support, James Payne, and the retirement ceremony of TC Coordinator Shawn Sikes, who had 30 years of service to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The Commissioner talked about the Mod Corr Unit being up and running, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Johnson State prison in July 2026, two properties coming online for an additional 500 TC beds, and other DOC agencies across the country, to include Indiana DOC, coming to visit Georgia regarding our technology, drones, and cellphone operations. Last of all, Commissioner Oliver reminded the board members about the execution that would be held on September 16th, and he gave an update on Mr. Ahmed Holt, Assistant Commissioner of Facilities Division, who has been out on medical leave. Commissioner Oliver then asked individuals from Guidehouse, The Moss Group, and CGL to present a Guidehouse Update. Mr. Ken Hyle, with The Moss Group introduced the following individuals that were in attendance. Mr. Jason Hall, CGL; Ms. Mara Dodson, Moss Group; Ms. Rachel Travis, Guidehouse; and Ms. Mary Najarian, Guidehouse. The individuals from Guidehouse, The Moss Group, and CGL spoke as a group one by one and some of the highlights discussed were the foundation and project context, the implementation ``` ## Packet page 5: Minutes of Board of Corrections September 3, 2026 Page 3 Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Minutes of Board of Corrections September 3, 2026 Page 3 support overview, the action planning and technical assistance, recruitment and retention, training support, capital planning overview, capital planning activities and tools, and the next steps. To begin, there was a brief discussion regarding building the foundation for sustainable system improvement, establish a shared understanding, strengthen the foundation, Phase II implementation support focus areas (strategy 1- action planning and technical assistance, strategy 2 - recruitment and retention enhancement, and strategy 3 - training curriculum development and implementation). Also discussed were action planning impact summaries (what we set out to do, what we achieved, and why it matters). In addition, there were highlights regarding Impact: Action Plan Successes, the Action Plan Dashboard, and Technical Assistance Impact Summary. There was also discussion on Technical Assistance (TA) efforts, recruitment and retention impact summary, strengthening GDC’S recruitment and retention, applicant tracking tool, training support impact summary, training support activities and deliverables such as job task analysis, curriculum, new cadet scenarios, supervisory training, and the FTO Pilot. The presentation was concluded by discussing the 10-Year Capital Planning Support which is to understand current conditions, establish a planning framework, and support decisions over time. Mr. Hyle discussed GDC’s Capital Planning Project Overview, 10-Year Capital planning activities, operational assessment approach, a dashboard overview, and takeaways to include the next steps. This concluded the Guidehouse report. Next, Commissioner Oliver asked Ms. Latera M. Davis, Assistant Commissioner Inmate Services Division, to give an Education Update. Ms. Davis introduced Dr. Jennifer Irvin, Director of Academic Education and Programs, to begin the presentation update. Dr. Irvin began by discussing the Academic Education figures that were in the Board packet and reported the following July results: • 96 GED credentials were earned • 20 students completed Adult Basic Education (ABE) • 12 students completed Literacy Remedial Reading (LRR) • 179 students were served in high school classes Dr. Irvin explained that the students completing ABE and LRR are progressing along a pathway toward taking their first GED Ready test. Dr. Irvin also reported that more than 400 students are considered GED Ready, meaning they are positioned to begin testing soon. Dr. Irvin then presented the proposed high school graduation requirements for Tift Academy of Georgia for the Board’s approval. Dr. Irvin explained that the Academy would use the Carnegie- unit requirements established by State Board of Education rule and would follow all applicable state laws, rules, and policies regarding transcripts, special education, and other graduation-related requirements. Chairman Fleming then asked for a motion to approve the proposed high school graduation requirements for Tift Academy of Georgia. Mr. Rossie Ross made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Mr. Rodney Bryant. The proposed high school graduation requirements for Tift Academy of Georgia were voted “approved” by the Board as presented. The Board approved the proposed high school graduation requirements, allowing the Academy to move forward with verifying and declaring its first graduates. There was also a question about how participation in education affects recidivism rates and Dr. Irvin expressed that while referencing Mr. Cliff Hogan, the Director of Data Management and Research, that we calculate all programs together and that participation in education is part of the approximately 5% reduction in recidivism. This concluded the report for Dr. Irvin, and this concluded the Commissioner’s Report. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Under the Chairman’s Report, Chairman Fleming gave an update on the 2026 Georgia Prison Warden’s Association (GPWA) Scholarship Award Recipient. ``` ## Packet page 6: Minutes of Board of Corrections September 3, 2026 Page 4 The page ends with three blank signature lines (Ester Fleming Jr., Chairman; Chris Clark, Secretary; Simone Juhmi, Board Liaison). No signatures are legible in the text layer; the lines are printed unsigned in the text layer. A photo of Ms. Sikes and Board Member Alton Russell is mentioned in the text as shown at the meeting; no photo is on this page. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Minutes of Board of Corrections September 3, 2026 Page 4 Chairman Fleming advised the Board that the 2026 GPWA scholarship recipient was Aubrey Sikes. Ms. Sikes graduated from Tattnall County High School in the top 1% of her class with an impressive cumulative GPA of 4.87 and is a proud member of the National Honor Society. Through dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses, she earned more than 45 hours of college credit while still in high school, demonstrating exceptional dedication and discipline. Ms. Sikes has been accepted to Mercer University, where she will pursue a degree in Biology on the Pre-Med track with aspirations of becoming a pediatrician. Lastly, a photo of Ms. Sikes and Board Member Alton Russell, who attended the conference was shown and Chairmen Fleming reannounced the total amount raise for the scholarship being $2,145.00 which surpassed the $2000 goal the Board set. Next, Chairman Fleming discussed the 2026 Board Calendar. Chairman Fleming stated as it stands right now, the Board is slated to have the September 30th board meeting in Forsyth; however, several board members asked about changing that location to Valdosta so that the Board could visit Valdosta State Prison. There was no discussion, so Chairman Fleming asked for a motion to change the location of the September 30th board meeting from Forsyth to Valdosta. Mr. W. D. Strickland made a motion to approve the location change, which was seconded by Mr. Alton Russell. The September 30th board meeting location was change and were voted “approved” by the Board as presented. Under Old or New Business, Chairman Fleming gave an update on the possible details regarding the hotel, facility tour, and possible dinner options for the September 30th board meeting in Valdosta. To close, Chairman Fleming expressed that the board members would conduct board training following the November 5th board meeting in Forsyth since Board Attorney Elizabeth Crowder was absent from the board meeting. Chairman Fleming reminded the Board that the next board meeting would be held in Valdosta, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 30th at 2PM at Wiregrass Technical College. There being no further business, the board meeting was adjourned. ___________________________________ Ester Fleming Jr., Chairman ___________________________________ Chris Clark, Secretary ___________________________________ Simone Juhmi, Board Liaison ``` ## Packet page 7: Agency Overview – October 2026 Header: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS logo, peach logo. Six panels. ### Panel: Month End Inmate Population (In a Bed) Line chart, x-axis ticks labelled Aug-24, Aug-25, Aug-26; y gridlines unlabelled. Printed point labels: 49,969 (left end, Aug-24), 50,604 (above the high point of the line, near the Aug-25 tick; its date is not printed), 49,548 (right end, Aug-26). Below: "Change since": Aug-2025: - 1,056; Aug-2024: - 421 (both red). ### Panel: Inmate Offender Population | Facility Type | Month End Population | Physical Utilization | |---|---|---| | State Prisons | 34,677 | 91.5% | | Transitional Centers | 2,727 | 96.9% | | County Institutes | 3,883 | 84.4%* | | Private Prisons | 8,261 | 98.9%* | | GDC Overall* | 49,548 | 92.3% | Footnote: *Based on contract capacity ### Panel: Admissions and Releases | FY27 (to date) | Count | |---|---| | Releases | 2,522 | | Admissions | 2,098 | | FY26 | Count | |---|---| | Releases | 14,078 | | Admissions | 13,721 | Red text: "FY 2027 Releases*" / "Average Length of Stay: 4.28 years" / "Average Length of Sentence: 13.57 years" / "*New Court Commitments" ### Panel: Offender Population Age Bar chart (percent of offenders): 17-19: 0.7%; 20-29: 18.8%; 30-39: 30.4%; 40-49: 25.3%; 50-59: 14.6%; 60-69: 8.0%; 70+: 2.2%. Caption: "Average Offender Age: 41.22 years". ### Panel: Violent Population Text: "Violent Population has increased over 12% since 2012". Pie chart: Violent 76%; Non-Violent 24%. Caption: "15,732 validated Security Threat Group (STG) offenders" and in red "32% of all GDC offenders". ### Panel: Sentence Length Bar chart (percent): Less than 2 years: 1.4%; 2-5 years: 5.6%; 5-10 years: 12.8%; 10-20 years: 30.4%; 20+ years: 29.0%; Life: 15.9%; Life without Parole: 4.8%; Death: 0.1%. Caption: "All Offenders" (underlined), "Average Sentence Length: 42.87 years" (red), "(Life, LWOP and Death calculated at 45 years)". Raw text layer for cross-reference: Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Agency Overview – October 2026 Month End Inmate Admissions and Population Inmate Offender Population Releases (In a Bed) Facility Month End Physical 50,604 Type Population Utilization FY27 (to date) Count 49,548 Releases 2,522 State Prisons 34,677 91.5% 49,969 Admissions 2,098 Transitional Centers 2,727 96.9% FY26 Count County Institutes 3,883 84.4%* Releases 14,078 Private Prisons 8,261 98.9%* Admissions 13,721 GDC Overall* 49,548 92.3% FY 2027 Releases* Aug-24 Aug-25 Aug-26 Average Length of Stay: 4.28 years Aug-2025: - 1,056 *Based on contract capacity Average Length of Sentence: 13.57 years Change since *New Court Commitments Aug-2024: - 421 Offender Population Age Violent Population Sentence Length Violent Population has increased over 12% since 2012 30.4% 25.3% 30.4% 29.0% Non- 18.8% Violent 24% 14.6% 15.9% Violent 76% 12.8% 8.0% 5.6% 4.8% 2.2% 1.4% 0.1% 0.7% 17-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ 15,732 validated Security Less 2-5 5-10 10-20 20+ Life Life Death Threat Group (STG) offenders than 2 years years years years without 32% of all GDC offenders years Parole Average Offender Age: 41.22 years All Offenders Average Sentence Length: 42.87 years (Life, LWOP and Death calculated at 45 years) ``` ## Packet page 8: Safe & Secure Facilities – October 2026 ### Mortality (bar chart; legend: blue Homicides, red Suicides) | | Homicides | Suicides | |---|---|---| | FY26 | 53 | 22 | | FY27 | 3 | 2 | ### Escapes (legend: blue GDC Secure Facility, red Detail) | | GDC Secure Facility | Detail | |---|---|---| | FY26 | 2 | 4 | | FY27 | 1 | 0 | ### Absconds (chart titled "Transitional Center Absconds", no legend) FY26: 31 (blue bar); FY27: 7 (red bar). ### State Prison Contraband | Type | FY27 (to date) | FY26 (total) | |---|---|---| | Cell Phones | 2,603 | 15,173 | | Drugs | 425 | 2,133 | | Weapons | 2,909 | 19,582 | | Throw Overs | 11 | 164 | "FY27 Drone Incidents: 92" (dark red); "FY26 Drone Incidents: 637" (blue). ### GDC Physical Arrests Made (horizontal bars; legend red Offender, blue Civilian, green Staff) | | Offender | Civilian | Staff | |---|---|---|---| | FY27 (to date) | 59 | 12 | 9 | | FY26 | 260 | 195 | 64 | Text box: "August 2026 Arrests: Offender – 18; Civilian – 5; Staff – 6". ### Inmate on Inmate Assaults (line chart, y axis 0-175 step 25; x axis Jul to Jun) Legend: "FY26: 1,010" (blue), "FY27 (to date): 144" (red). | Month | FY26 | FY27 | |---|---|---| | Jul | 86 | 75 | | Aug | 104 | 69 | | Sep | 104 | | | Oct | 95 | | | Nov | 63 | | | Dec | 67 | | | Jan | 81 | | | Feb | 81 | | | Mar | 85 | | | Apr | 87 | | | May | 78 | | | Jun | 79 | | "FY26 Mth Avg: 84"; "FY27 Mth Avg: 72". ### Inmate on Staff Assaults (line chart, y axis 0-100 step 25) Legend: "FY26: 190" (blue), "FY27 (to date): 42" (red). | Month | FY26 | FY27 | |---|---|---| | Jul | 16 | 23 | | Aug | 20 | 19 | | Sep | 14 | | | Oct | 17 | | | Nov | 19 | | | Dec | 19 | | | Jan | 9 | | | Feb | 18 | | | Mar | 13 | | | Apr | 8 | | | May | 20 | | | Jun | 17 | | "FY26 Mth Avg: 16"; "FY27 Mth Avg: 21". Raw text layer for cross-reference: Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Safe & Secure Facilities – October 2026 State Prison Mortality Escapes Absconds GDC Physical Arrests Made Contraband August 2026 Arrests: Homicides GDC Secure Transitional FY27 FY26 Offender – 18 Suicides Facility Center Absconds Type Civilian – 5 (to date) (total) 59 Detail Staff – 6 FY27 Cell (to 12 31 2,603 15,173 Phones date) 53 9 Drugs 425 2,133 260 22 4 7 Weapons 2,909 19,582 FY26 195 3 2 2 1 0 Throw 64 11 164 FY26 FY27 FY26 FY27 FY26 FY27 Overs FY27 Drone Incidents: 92 Offender Civilian Staff FY26 Drone Incidents: 637 Inmate on Inmate Assaults Inmate on Staff Assaults 175 FY26: 1,010 100 FY26: 190 150 FY27 (to date): 144 FY27 (to date): 42 75 125 104 104 95 100 85 87 86 81 81 78 79 50 67 75 75 63 69 23 50 25 20 17 19 19 18 20 17 14 13 25 9 8 16 19 0 0 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun FY26 Mth Avg: 84 FY27 Mth Avg: 72 FY26 Mth Avg: 16 FY27 Mth Avg: 21 ``` ## Packet page 9: Inmate Services – October 2026 ### Behavioral Program Comparison (legend: blue Enrollments, red Completions; divided into Behavioral and RSAT) | Program | Year | Enrollments | Completions | |---|---|---|---| | Behavioral | FY26 | 51,371 | 37,120 | | Behavioral | FY27 | 13,374 | 5,766 | | RSAT | FY26 | 3,883 | 1,597 | | RSAT | FY27 | 2,024 | 331 | ### Chaplaincy & Volunteer Services | Service | Attendance | |---|---| | Protestant | 10,664 | | Catholic | 703 | | Jewish | 504 | | Islamic | 3,243 | | Other | 1,282 | | Total | 16,396 | Active Volunteers: 2,234; New Volunteers Trained in FY27: 103; Volunteers renewed for FY27: 269. ### GED Completions (bar chart) FY21 1,091; FY22 1,440; FY23 1,531; FY24 1,493; FY25 1,395; FY26 1,457; FY27 213. Red line label above FY27: "FY27 Goal 1,700". Caption: "FY27 Charter High School Graduations: 9". ### Transitional Services: Reentry Documents | Reentry Documents | Month | FY27 (to date) | |---|---|---| | Birth Certificates scanned | 533 | 1,191 | | Licenses/IDs received from Dept. of Drivers Services | 515 | 944 | | Social Security Cards scanned | 373 | 786 | | Total Documents processed | 1,421 | 2,921 | | | FY26 | FY27 (to date) | |---|---|---| | Reentry Documents Distributed | 9,545 | 1,495 | ### Career, Technical & Higher Education Completions (bar chart) FY21 23,593; FY22 29,593; FY23 38,438; FY24 45,754; FY25 41,930; FY26 42,891; FY27 5,944. "FY27 Goal 34,087". Raw text layer for cross-reference: Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Inmate Services – October 2026 Chaplaincy & Volunteer Behavioral Program Comparison GED Completions Services 51,371 Enrollments Service Attendance FY27 Completions Goal Protestant 10,664 1,700 37,120 Catholic 703 1,531 1,493 1,440 1,395 1,457 Jewish 504 1,091 Islamic 3,243 13,374 Other 1,282 5,766 Total 16,396 3,883 2,024 331 213 1,597 Active Volunteers: 2,234 New Volunteers Trained in FY27: 103 FY26 FY27 FY26 FY27 Volunteers renewed for FY27: 269 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 Behavioral RSAT FY27 Charter High School Graduations: 9 Transitional Services Career, Technical & Higher Education Completions Reentry Documents Month FY27 (to date) Birth Certificates scanned 533 1,191 45,754 FY27 41,930 42,891 Goal Licenses/IDs received from 38,438 515 944 34,087 Dept. of Drivers Services 29,593 Social Security Cards scanned 373 786 23,593 Total Documents processed 1,421 2,921 5,944 FY26 FY27 (to date) Reentry Documents Distributed 9,545 1,495 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 ``` ## Packet page 10-44: Slide deck (not transcribed here) Slide deck pages; see `checks.md` for the page mapping to `Slides_for_Board_Meeting_September_30__2026.pdf`. ## Packet page 45: Board of Corrections EDUCATION UPDATE Presented by Dr. Jennifer Irvin, Director, Academic Education & Programs Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Board of Corrections EDUCATION UPDATE Presented by Dr. Jennifer Irvin Director, Academic Education & Programs ``` ## Packet page 46: Georgia Department of Corrections | Tift Academy of Georgia (infographic, image-only page, no text layer) Navy banner: "Georgia Department of Corrections | Tift Academy of Georgia" and at right "September 30, 2026". Gray band: "August 2026". Then: "Board of Education Development: Governance" and "Monitoring whether the Academy has systems, data, and accountability to serve students at a policy and oversight level." (The page says Board of Education Development; pages 47 and 54 say Board Development Focus.) Three columns: **DATA / FY27 Outcomes & Yield** - 213 GED Credentials (July-Aug) - 2,088 GED Test Parts (FY27-Aug) - Table "FY27 Completions YTD": 70 GED Prep; 36 ABE; 16 LRR; 0 HS Grads (Aug) **SYSTEMS / Pipeline & Engagement** - 54.9% Overall Attendance (Aug), up arrow, "+10 pts from July" - Horizontal bars: 429 GED Ready (Aug); 178 HS Students (Aug); 21 Canvas Courses (17 Active, 4 in Dev) **ACCOUNTABILITY / Implementation Context** - warning-triangle icon; 237 Canceled Class Days; "August saw a +10 point attendance increase and 117 new GED credentials." ## Packet page 47: Tift Academy of Georgia ACADEMIC EDUCATION BOARD REPORT, August 2026 Reporting Period | Board of Corrections Meeting - September 30, 2026 Header: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | TIFT ACADEMY OF GEORGIA. Footer: Academic Education Board Report | August 2026 | Board of Corrections Meeting - September 30, 2026. ### ACADEMIC EDUCATION AT A GLANCE | Value | Label | Basis | |---|---|---| | 213 | GED Credentials | FY27 through August | | 70 | GED Prep Completions | FY27 through August | | 36 | ABE Completions | FY27 through August | | 16 | LRR Completions | FY27 through August | | 2,088 | GED Test Parts | FY27 through August | | 178 | High School Students | August enrollment | ### August highlights August added 117 GED credentials to the 96 earned in July, bringing the FY27 total to 213. Statewide Academic Education attendance increased to 54.9% in August from 44.9% in July. The high school diploma pathway continued statewide implementation with 178 students enrolled and 17 active GDC-owned Canvas courses, with additional courses in development. ### BOARD DEVELOPMENT FOCUS: GOVERNANCE Governance Structure & Role Clarity - how the Board governs collectively through policy, oversight, monitoring, and accountability while administration manages implementation. ## Packet page 48: FY27 PERFORMANCE THROUGH AUGUST | Measure | July 2026 | August 2026 | FY27 Through August | |---|---|---|---| | GED credentials earned | 96 | 117 | 213 | | GED Prep completions | 31 | 39 | 70 | | ABE completions | 20 | 16 | 36 | | LRR completions | 12 | 4 | 16 | | GED test parts administered | 864 | 1,224 | 2,088 | ### AUGUST PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | Indicator | August 2026 | Context | |---|---|---| | Overall Academic Education attendance | 54.9% | Up from 44.9% in July | | High school enrollment | 178 students | Second month of statewide diploma pathway implementation | | Active GDC-owned Canvas courses | 17 | Four additional courses were in development | | GED Math pass rate | 50.4% | Up from 45.8% in July | | GED Science pass rate | 65.5% | Up from 63.8% in July | | GED Social Studies pass rate | 62.9% | Up from 61.3% in July | | GED RLA pass rate | 43.7% | Down from 45.7% in July; continued monitoring | Performance context: The August results show continued credential production and increased testing activity while foundational-program completions were mixed. Attendance improved by 10 percentage points even as facility lockdowns, staffing shortages, student movement, and other operational conditions continued to affect educational access. ## Packet page 49: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PATHWAY Statewide implementation: The Tift Academy of Georgia high school diploma pathway began July 1, 2026. During August, 178 students were enrolled in the program. Instruction continues through the Academy's asynchronous model using GDC-owned Canvas coursework, supported by certified teachers and facility education staff. | Area | August Status | Board-Level Information | |---|---|---| | Enrollment | 178 students | Statewide high school participation continued during the second month of implementation. | | Curriculum ownership | 17 active Canvas courses | GDC-owned curriculum supports standards alignment, customization, and long-term sustainability. | | Course development | 4 additional courses in development | 9th Grade Literature Support, Biology B, World History B, and other priority coursework were moving through development/review during the reporting cycle. | | Offline access | Paper packets available | Paper/offline access is maintained for students affected by tier, segregation, lockdown, transfer, or other barriers to Canvas access. | | Instructional support | Remedial/support coursework expanding | Lower-level learners and students needing additional support remain a curriculum priority. | ### CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY - Scope and sequence expectations are in place for GED, ABE, and LRR instruction, with continued monitoring of implementation across facilities. - Canvas feedback and grading are becoming more consistent, while instructional leadership continues to monitor student progress, course engagement, and timely teacher response. - Teacher-directed instruction remains the expectation; instructional technology and teaching assistants support instruction rather than replace the teacher. - Professional learning during August included student engagement and motivation, reading at all levels, and continued implementation of KickUp for documentation and follow-through. ## Packet page 50: STUDENT ACCESS, OPERATIONS & CONTINUITY | Value | Label | Sub-label | |---|---|---| | 54.9% | Attendance | August statewide | | +10.0 | Points | Attendance increase from July | | 237 | Lockdown Days | Reported August impact | | 108 | Facility Vacancies | Teachers/instructors reported | | 5 | Central Office Vacancies | Reported in August operations | | 17 | Active HS Courses | GDC-owned Canvas | ### KEY ACCESS CONDITIONS - Lockdowns and security-related movement restrictions continued to reduce consistent access to classrooms and student interviews. - Teacher/instructor vacancies continued to affect coverage and instructional continuity at multiple facilities. - Student transfers and movement between diagnostic and permanent facilities can delay re-enrollment and continuity of educational services. - Technology access was generally available, but procurement and payment processing continued to affect some systems, licenses, devices, and support services. - Academic Education continues to maintain paper/offline instructional options for students who cannot consistently access digital coursework. Operational priority: Access remains the primary system-level barrier: the Academy can only improve outcomes when students are consistently able to reach instruction, teachers, technology, testing, and required services. ## Packet page 51: STUDENT SUPPORT & SPECIAL EDUCATION ### Student Support - Student Support continued regional monitoring of attendance, enrollment, interventions, transfers, waiting lists, and barriers to participation. - August reporting identified incomplete ILPs and inconsistent student information in SCRIBE/trackers as continuing concerns for continuity and accurate monitoring. - Facility-level concerns requiring follow-up included student access to interviews, students not receiving education services in assigned areas, attendance procedures, and inconsistent facility reporting. ### Special Education - August Snapshot | Indicator | August 2026 | Status | |---|---|---| | Active students with IEPs | 156 | Services monitored statewide | | Annual IEP reviews completed | 21 | No annual reviews reported overdue in the health indicators | | Reevaluations completed | 10 | No reevaluations reported overdue | | Nine-week progress reports completed | 96 | Within established reporting window | | Students with service-delivery concerns | 3 | Follow-up required | SPED governance status: Overall special education compliance was reported as generally on track with targeted follow-up. Current monitoring includes service delivery, a lapsed IEP/corrective action, training documentation, student access, and timely completion of required records. ## Packet page 52: COMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | Area | August Status | Key Follow-Up | |---|---|---| | Accreditation | Cognia accreditation received June 2026 | Evidence collection and retention processes are now part of the monthly governance cycle. | | Corrective actions | 6 corrective action plans remained open | Continue monitoring due dates and closure evidence. | | Open compliance findings | 13 reported | Track unresolved findings and elevate significant concerns as needed. | | SOP review | 5 SOPs under review | Review and update procedures to reflect the accredited school-system structure. | | DOE accountability | Monitoring calendar and readiness activities underway | Continue federal-program, student-record, certification, and cross-functional monitoring readiness. | | Governance reporting | Monthly source-report process in use | Validate data across source reports before final executive/Board reporting. | ### SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT THEMES - ACCESS: Lockdowns, staffing, movement, scheduling, technology, and facility conditions continue to affect whether students can consistently reach instruction. - DATA INTEGRITY: Completion evidence, SCRIBE entries, trackers, ILPs, and monthly metrics must be complete and internally consistent before outcomes are finalized. - IMPLEMENTATION: Plans and expectations are in place, but consistent facility and staff follow-through remains necessary for statewide results. ## Packet page 53: FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT August 2026 fiscal values will be populated from final Budget-provided Academic Education figures. No projected year-end spending is included. | Financial Measure | August 2026 | |---|---| | FY27 Academic Education Budget | $12,840,925.00 | | YTD Expenditures through August 31 | $1,468,621.19 | | Remaining Balance | $11,372,303.81 | ### FISCAL & PROCUREMENT STATUS - The departmental budget was reported as stable with continued monitoring of state and federal funds. - Title I-D and IDEA/Title VI-B activity continue to require close monitoring for allowability, procurement timing, and spend-down milestones. - Workday transition and requisition/PO/payment processing delays continued to affect procurement and vendor timelines during the reporting period. - Canvas renewal, website procurement, devices, and other instructional technology items remained part of ongoing operational follow-up. ## Packet page 54: BOARD DEVELOPMENT FOCUS: GOVERNANCE / Governance Structure & Role Clarity Header line also reads: Georgia Department of Corrections | Tift Academy of Georgia | Board Development | September 30, 2026. Two-column table is shown in the text layer below (left column BOARD GOVERNANCE, right column ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT). Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | TIFT ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Georgia Department of Corrections | Tift Academy of Georgia | Board Development | September 30, 2026 BOARD DEVELOPMENT FOCUS: GOVERNANCE Governance Structure & Role Clarity Purpose: Strengthen the Board’s shared understanding of where governance ends and day-to-day management begins, particularly within a correctional school system. 1. Governance and Management Are Different The Board governs the school system. The Deputy Superintendent and administration manage it. The distinction matters because accountability becomes unclear when the Board begins directing individual employees, programs, or operational decisions. BOARD GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT Establishes direction, goals, and expectations Assigns staff and supervises daily work Approves policy and major plans Implements Board-approved policy and plans Monitors results, risk, and system performance Selects instructional and operational methods Holds the Deputy Superintendent accountable for the Manages personnel, programs, records, and routine system operations 2. The Board Acts as a Body Individual Board members do not have independent authority to direct employees, change policy, approve expenditures, or commit the school system. Board authority is exercised collectively through properly conducted meetings and recorded action. Individual members should ask questions, request information through established channels, and raise issues for Board consideration. Governance test: Is the question about policy, outcomes, risk, resources, or accountability? If it requires directing an employee, deciding an individual student matter, or managing a routine operation, it has likely moved into administration. Academic Education Board Report | August 2026 | Board of Corrections Meeting - September 30, 2026 ``` ## Packet page 55: 3. The Board–Deputy Superintendent Relationship (Board Development in Practice) Two-column table 'GOVERNANCE-LEVEL QUESTION' / 'CROSSES INTO MANAGEMENT' in four rows, in the text layer below. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | TIFT ACADEMY OF GEORGIA 3. The Board–Deputy Superintendent Relationship The Board should set expectations, approve major policies and plans, receive reliable information, and monitor whether the school system is achieving its goals. The Deputy Superintendent should provide accurate recommendations, implement Board decisions, manage staff, and alert the Board to material risks. The relationship is best described as trust with verification: informed oversight without taking over administrative work. BOARD DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE Using Governance-Level Questions 4. Stay at the Right Level GOVERNANCE-LEVEL QUESTION CROSSES INTO MANAGEMENT Are we meeting our graduation targets? Give this student credit. What barriers are affecting student access? Move this employee to another facility. How are we monitoring special education compliance? Why did this teacher receive this assignment? Does this policy align with state requirements? Use this vendor. 5. Governance in a Correctional School System Tift Academy of Georgia operates within the Georgia Department of Corrections. Facility leadership controls security and daily institutional operations; education leadership is responsible for the school system’s academic, accreditation, compliance, and instructional functions. The Board should understand these intersecting lines of authority and avoid creating conflicting direction. 6. Apply the Governance Lens to This Month’s Report Student Access: August attendance was 54.9%, while operational reporting documented 237 lockdown days. A governance-level discussion asks what system barriers are affecting access, what patterns are emerging, and how administration is responding — not how a particular facility should move an individual student. Data Reliability: Monthly governance reporting is being reconciled before final Board reporting. A governance-level discussion asks what validation process is in place so Board information is accurate and traceable — not who should enter a specific record. Implementation & Accountability: When an intervention or support plan is created, the Board’s concern is whether the system has a reliable process for implementation, monitoring, and escalation. The Board monitors whether the process works; administration manages the individual follow-through. Key takeaway: The Board governs through policy, goals, monitoring, and collective action. The Deputy Superintendent and administration manage people, programs, and daily implementation. Source basis: October Board Development Module — Governance Structure & Role Clarity; GaDOE SBOE Rule 160-5-1-.36; Georgia governance domains summarized in the GSBA FY26 Board Development Catalog. Academic Education Board Report | August 2026 | Board of Corrections Meeting - September 30, 2026 ``` ## Packet page 56: Questions? Printed text: "Questions?" (slide-style page). ## Packet page 57: Board of Corrections APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS, 3 Property Resolutions Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Board of Corrections APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS 3 Property Resolutions • Arrendale State Prison – Red Barn Demolition • Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison (GDCP) Rum Creek Transmission Line Project Easement Request • Georgia State Prison (GSP) House 127 and House 128 Demolition ``` ## Packet page 58: GEORGIA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS RESOLUTION (Lee Arrendale State Prison, Red Equipment Barn) Signature lines are blank (no signatures present in the text layer). 'th, day' is printed so. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` GEORGIA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS RESOLUTION WHEREAS The State of Georgia owns and holds title to, and the Georgia Department of Corrections is in custody of property in Alto, Habersham County, Georgia, known as the Lee Arrendale State Prison (“the Property”) located at 2023 Gainesville Hwy, Alto, Georgia, 30510; and WHEREAS The Georgia Department of Corrections no longer needs the building referred to as “Red Equipment Barn” (BLLIP ID# 119396, consisting of approximately 1000 square feet). The building is located on the campus of Lee Arrendale State Prison and is reflected on the document attached as “Attachment A”; and WHEREAS The Red Equipment Barn has been evaluated and deemed to be in a state of severe disrepair. The Department has determined that the barn can be demolished without causing harm to the operation of other structures on Lee Arrendale State Prison property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS, the Commissioner of Corrections concurring herein, that the Commissioner of Corrections is authorized to take all necessary steps including execution of all necessary documents, to the State Properties Commission seeking its approval of, and assistance with, the Governor’s authorization to demolish said building in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. So Ordered on this 30th, day of September, 2026 _______________________ _______________________ ________________________ Barry H. Babb Duke Blackburn J. C. “Spud” Bowen _______________________ _______________________ ________________________ Kellie Brownlow Rodney Bryant Christopher Clark _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ Thomas Culpepper John B. Edwards Ester Fleming Jr. _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ Sandra D. Hudson Stacy Jarrard Donnie Pope _______________________ ________________________ _________________________ Rossie Ross Alton Russell Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr ________________________ ________________________ W. D. Strickland William “Bill” Whaley ``` ## Packet page 59: Attachment A, Lee Arrendale State Prion, Red Barn Demo, BLLIP #119396 (map) Google Earth aerial image. Title box: "Lee Arrendale State Prion" [sic: Prion for Prison]; "Attachment A"; "Red Barn Demo"; "BLLIP #119396". Legend: Property Line (blue dashed line symbol); Red Barn (orange square marked A). A pin labelled "Red Barn" sits on a small building at a road junction. Road labels read: Alto Village Cir, Alto Village Farm Cir, Wilson Dr, N Coun[unreadable, cut off at top]. Blue property line at upper left. North arrow N. Scale bar: 500 ft. "Google Earth" watermark. ## Packet page 60: GEORGIA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS RESOLUTION (GDCP, Rum Creek – Tomochichi 500 kV Transmission Line easement) Signature lines blank. The resolution says 'Revocable Lease Agreement (RLA)'; the GTC letter on page 62 says 'Revocable License Agreement (RLA)'. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` GEORGIA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS RESOLUTION WHEREAS The State of Georgia owns and holds title to, and the Georgia Department of Corrections has custody of, property in Butts County, Georgia, known as Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison (GDCP) (“the Property”) located at 2978 GA-36, Jackson, Georgia 30233; and WHEREAS The Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) is undertaking a statewide infrastructure expansion to enhance electric power transmission reliability and system flexibility, which includes the construction of the Rum Creek – Tomochichi 500 kV Transmission Line Project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS GTC has requested a Revocable Lease Agreement (RLA) followed by a permanent Non-Standard Easement across the Property to facilitate the construction, operation and maintenance of the 500 kV Transmission line; and WHEREAS The proposed transmission line route across the Property spans approximately 1.10 miles in length with an easement width of 150 feet, encompassing approximately 20 acres; and WHEREAS The requested easement and project scope area is more particularly described in the attached documentation; and WHEREAS The Georgia Department of Correction, as custodian of the Property, is willing to grant the request of GTC, for the RLA and permanent Non- Standard Easement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS, with the Commissioner of Corrections concurring herein, that the Commissioner of Corrections is authorized to take all necessary steps including execution of all necessary documents, to affect the granting of the Revocable Lease Agreement and easement request to GTC, for the purpose stated herein. So Ordered on this 30th day of September, 2026 _______________________ _______________________ ________________________ Barry H. Babb Duke Blackburn J. C. “Spud” Bowen _______________________ _______________________ ________________________ Kellie Brownlow Rodney Bryant Christopher Clark _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ Thomas Culpepper John B. Edwards Ester Fleming Jr. _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ Sandra D. Hudson Stacy Jarrard Donnie Pope _______________________ ________________________ _________________________ Rossie Ross Alton Russell Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr ________________________ ________________________ W. D. Strickland William “Bill” Whaley ``` ## Packet page 61: Rum Creek - Tomochichi Proposed 500 kV Transmission Line, Overview Map (Georgia Transmission) Map sheet (page 1224 x 792 pt). Georgia Transmission logo, title "Rum Creek - Tomochichi / Proposed 500 kV Transmission Line", "Overview Map". Title block: Project #: P79573 | County: Butts | Date of Aerial Photography: 3/7/2025 | Drawing #: (blank) | Plot: J. Kelley | V:\1Map_Projects\Preliminary_Map\Rum_Creek_Tomochichi_Preliminary\ | Revision #: 0 | Date: 8/13/2026. Legend: Existing Substations (square symbol); Proposed PI (triangle); Proposed Transmission Line (black/white dashed); Proposed Access Path (yellow dashed with arrows); Existing 115 kV Transmission Line (red); Existing 500 kV Transmission Line (orange); Natural Gas Pipeline (yellow); Tax Parcels; 100 year FEMA Floodplain_100yr (blue hatch); USGS Streams; National Wetland Inventory; State of Georgia Property (yellow outline). Map labels: Cabin Creek; Towaliga River; Water Works Rd; Harkness Rd; Goens Rd; Little Rd; Ridgeway Rd; Fill Bridge Rd; Colwell Rd; Bucksnort Rd; George Wilder Rd; Prison Blvd; Park Ter; Clendenin Dr; Barnesville-Jackson Rd; Riverview Dr; Roosevelt Blvd; Madison Ave; route shields I-75, 401, 36. Red vertical line label "LLOYD SHOALS - SOUTH GRIFFIN 115 KV (GPCO)". Substation callout "GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS (GPCO)". Parcel labels "STATE OF GEORGIA 00140014" (the prison parcel) and "STATE OF GEORGIA 00140030A00" (parcel south-west across I-75). Orange line label at lower left "OHARA - SCHERER 500 KV (MEAG)". The proposed transmission line (black/white dashed) runs east-west across the map with proposed PI triangles; yellow dashed access paths shown at the prison and at the left. Coordinate System: NAD 1983 2011 StatePlane Georgia West FIPS 1002 Ft US. Map Index inset with Butts County and Lamar County labels, "Sheet: 1 of 1". Scale: 0, 500, 1,000 Feet; "1" = 1,000' *"; "*When printed on 11" x 17"". ## Packet page 62: Letter, Georgia Transmission Corporation, August 14, 2026 (Via Email), page 1 Letterhead graphic, if any, carries no extractable text. Ligatures (fi, fl) in the text layer are kept as printed. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Via Email August 14, 2026 Clark Wong Land Manager 270 Washington Street, SW Suite 2-129 Atlanta, GA 30334 Dear Mr. Wong: Subject: Rum Creek- Tomochichi 500 kV Transmission Line, Project No. P79573 Tax Parcel 00140014, Butts County, Georgia- Land District 7 Property of State of Georgia- Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison Georgia Transmission Corporation (an Electric Membership Corporation) is a Georgia corporation with its principal office in DeKalb County, Georgia. Georgia Transmission’s corporate function is to transmit electricity to its 38 member distribution cooperatives. Therefore, it is essential that we construct transmission lines and substations to accomplish this function. Georgia Transmission, as a partner in the state’s integrated transmission system, continually analyzes the demands and needs of the transmission system. When improvements are needed to support reliability, construction projects are initiated to solve the identified deficiencies. As Georgia continues to see significant levels of load growth, both from traditional organic increases in demand and from large industrial interconnections. This, along with changes in generation resource plans designed to meet long-term demand, targets for renewable resources, and base capacity, have resulted in the need for a significant expansion of the high voltage electric power system in the state. Like other electric utilities across the country, GTC is developing statewide expansion plans that include a considerable amount of new 500 kV facilities to ensure adequate transmission of electric power to demand centers and overall system reliability and flexibility. I am submitting this request to you on behalf of Georgia Transmission Corporation as a part of its desire to obtain a Revocable License Agreement (RLA) for the purpose of constructing a 500 kV Transmission Line across state owned property. The length of the transmission line across that property will be approximately 1.10 miles. The easement width will be 150 ft wide, bringing the approximate acreage of the easement on the state property to 20 acres and there is also proposed access easement as shown on the map as a dashed yellow line. GTC would need to conduct a survey of the property to get the exact acreage for both. GTC would adhere to any requirements that the prison has for working on the property. ``` ## Packet page 63: Letter, page 2 (Page 2, August 14, 2026) A handwritten or image signature sits above 'Dwaine Wright'; not transcribed. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` Page 2 August 14, 2026 Georgia Transmission Corporation will then require a Non-Standard Easement of 150 feet in width to operate and maintain the transmission lines. The 150 feet will allow GTC to keep trees and vegetation away from the lines. Our standard access easement is 30 feet wide. We believe our proposal to build the new transmission line demonstrates a minimal change of use to the land and does not restrict the current official use. GTC will provide an as-built survey at our cost following installation under the RLA to obtain a permanent easement. It is also understood that GTC will have to pay the appraised value of the easement acreage as consideration. Should you have any questions, please call me at 404-915-2781 Sincerely, Dwaine Wright Land & Legal Rights Coordinator Land Services Department cc: James Farmer, Georgia Transmission Corporation Enclosure ``` ## Packet page 64: GEORGIA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS RESOLUTION (Georgia State Prison, House 127 and House 128) Signature lines blank. 'th, day' printed so. Note: the NOW THEREFORE clause says 'said building' (singular) although two houses are named. Text layer (born-digital page; verbatim, layout preserved): ``` GEORGIA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS RESOLUTION WHEREAS The State of Georgia owns and holds title to, and the Georgia Department of Corrections is in custody of property in Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia, known as the Georgia State Prison (“the Property”) located at 300 1st Avenue South, Reidsville, Georgia, 30453; and WHEREAS The Georgia Department of Corrections no longer needs the buildings referred to as “House 127” (BLLIP ID#5903, consisting of approximately 1,676 square feet) and “House 128” (BLLIP ID#5564, consisting of approximately 1,676 square feet). Both buildings are located on the campus of Georgia State Prison and are reflected on the document attached as “Attachment A”; and WHEREAS House 127 and House 128 have been evaluated and deemed to be in a state of severe disrepair. The Department has determined that the houses can be demolished without causing harm to the operation of other structures on Georgia State Prison property; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS, the Commissioner of Corrections concurring herein, that the Commissioner of Corrections is authorized to take all necessary steps including execution of all necessary documents, to the State Properties Commission seeking its approval of, and assistance with, the Governor’s authorization to demolish said building in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. So Ordered on this 30th, day of September, 2026 _______________________ _______________________ ________________________ Barry H. Babb Duke Blackburn J. C. “Spud” Bowen _______________________ _______________________ ________________________ Kellie Brownlow Rodney Bryant Christopher Clark _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ Thomas Culpepper John B. Edwards Ester Fleming Jr. _______________________ ________________________ ________________________ Sandra D. Hudson Stacy Jarrard Donnie Pope _______________________ ________________________ _________________________ Rossie Ross Alton Russell Luis “Lou” M. Solis Jr ________________________ ________________________ W. D. Strickland William “Bill” Whaley ``` ## Packet page 65: Georgia State Prison, Attachment A (map) Google Earth aerial image. Title box: "Georgia State Prison", "Attachment A". Legend: Property Line (blue). Pins labelled "House 128" and "House 127". Route markers 450 and 178. Blue property line crossing the image. Road label at top partly cut off ("[unreadable]gen Rd"). North arrow N. Scale bar 800 ft. "Google Earth", "Image © 2026 Airbus". ## Packet page 66: October 2026 (calendar) GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS logo. Columns: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat/Sun. Text colours in the source vary (red, green, black); the page does not label what the colours mean. Entries by cell: | Date | Entries (as printed) | |---|---| | 1 Thu | Johnson SP Job Fair, DOL Dublin @ 10AM; Autry SP Job Fair, Thomasville Goodwill Ctr, Sandersville @ 11AM | | 2 Fri | Washington SP Job Fair, Wrens GA First Friday @ 4PM; Dodge SP Hiring Event, DOL Dublin @ 10AM | | 3/4 Sat/Sun | Valdosta SP Job Fair (3rd), Honey Bee Festival, Hahira @ 10AM | | 5 Mon | Refueling Your Mind & Body, Forsyth @ 11AM; Self-Care Break, Wilcox SP; Talk About it Tuesday, Rogers SP | | 6 Tue | Walk & Shine!, McRae WF; Peer Appreciation Wall, Coldwell PDC; Create & Unwind, Forsyth @ 10AM | | 7 Wed | Tift Academy of GA Graduations, Dodge SP @ 10AM, Johnson SP @ 2PM; Reset & Recharge, Gibson Hall & Vinzant - (Forsyth) @ 8:15AM | | 8 Thu | BCOT Graduation, SOSTC - Roberts Chapel (Forsyth) @ 10AM; Digital Detox & Wellness Walk, SOSTC Trail (Forsyth) @ 10AM | | 9 Fri | Financial Freedom Friday, GDCP; Group Puzzling Stations, Montgomery SP; Pulaski SP Job Fair, DOL Warner Robins @10AM | | 10/11 Sat/Sun | (blank) | | (band across Tue to Thurs, Oct 5-10) | GDC Mental Health Week \| Forsyth, GA\| October 5-10 | | 12 Mon | HOLIDAY | | 13 Tue | Coastal SP Job Fair, GA Southern (Armstrong Campus) Savannah @11AM; Calhoun SP Job Fair, South Georgia Tech College Americus @ 9AM | | 14 Wed | Telfair SP Hiring Event, Telfair SP Helena @ 8AM; Baldwin SP Job Fair, Washington Co. Multi Ctr Sandersville @9AM | | 15 Thu | T.H.R.I.V.E Stakeholder Day, Rutledge SP @1PM; Macon SP Job Fair, DOL Warner Robins @ 10AM | | 16 Fri | Special Agents Academy, Roberts Chapel (Forsyth) @ 10AM; SMU Hiring Event, SMU Jackson @ 10AM | | 17/18 Sat/Sun | Valdosta SP Job Fair, Brook Co. Skillet Festival @ 9 AM | | 19 Mon | Rutledge SP/Columbus TC Job Fair, Lee SP Leesburg @ 9 AM | | 20 Tue | Wilcox SP Hiring Event, Eastman Chamber of Commerce, Eastman @ 11 AM | | 21 Wed | Central Office ACA Audit, SOSTC | | 22 Thu | Phillips SP Job Fair, Phillips SP Buford @ 11 AM | | 23 Fri | Emanuel WF Hiring Event, Emanuel WF, Swainsboro @ 9 AM | | 24/25 Sat/Sun | Pulaski SP Job Fair, Ocmulgee Riverfest Commerce, Hawkinsville @ 2 PM | | 26 Mon | Fall Festival, SOSTC Pavilion @11AM | | 27 Tue | Smith SP Job Fair, Smith SP Fall Festival, Glennville @ 5PM | | 28 Wed | Dodge SP Hiring Event, Dodge SP, Chester @ 10AM | | 29 Thu | Central SP Job Fair, Goodwill Career Ctr, Macon @ 10AM | | 30 Fri | Burruss CTC Hiring Event, Burruss CTC, Forsyth @ 8AM | | 31 Sat/Sun cell (printed "31") | Coastal SP Job Fair, Goodwill, Savannah @ 11AM | No Board of Corrections meeting is shown on the October page. ## Packet page 67: November 2026 (calendar) | Date | Entries | |---|---| | Thu 5 | Board of Corrections Meeting (Forsyth) @ 10 AM | | Fri 6 | Quarterly Family Day, Columbus Technical College @9AM | | Mon 9 | Veterans Day Ceremony, Roberts Chapel @11:15AM | | Thu 12 | HOLIDAY | | Thu 19 | BCOT Graduation, SOSTC - Roberts Chapel (Forsyth) @ 10AM | | Thu 26 | HOLIDAY | | Fri 27 | HOLIDAY | Other cells (2, 3, 4, 7/8, 10, 11, 13, 14/15, 16-18, 20, 21/22, 23-25, 28/29, 30) carry only the date number. ## Packet page 68: December 2026 (calendar) | Date | Entries | |---|---| | Thu 3 | Board of Corrections Meeting & Holiday Lunch (Forsyth) @ 10 AM | | Fri 18 | BCOT Graduation, SOSTC - Roberts Chapel (Forsyth) @ 10AM | | Thu 24 | HOLIDAY | | Fri 25 | HOLIDAY | Other cells carry only the date number. (Column placement of the day numbers is taken from the text layer: 1 Tue, 2 Wed, 3 Thu, 4 Fri.) ## Packet page Agenda-September_30__2026.pdf (1 page): same as packet page 2 Text layer identical to packet page 2 (see checks.md).