Georgia inmate shoots, kills 24-year-old prison kitchen worker
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by The Associated Press An inmate used a gun to kill a kitchen worker at a Georgia prison early Sunday before fatally shooting himself, state officials said. The Georgia Department…
Georgia Department of Corrections
Two inmates, officer charged after inmate dies at Augusta prison
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from FOX54 by Sabrina Shutters The Georgia Department of Corrections confirms an inmate has died as a result of an altercation on Saturday, May 25. As of now, two inmates…
150 arrested in Georgia prison smuggling investigation
A months-long investigation dubbed “Operation Skyhawk” resulted in multiple arrests for smuggling contraband into Georgia prisons. A large criminal organization formed to introduce drugs, firearms, and cellular phones into prisons…
Georgia prison warden attacked by inmate armed with inmate-manufactured weapon
By Brooke Butler A prison warden is recovering after the Georgia Department of Corrections said an inmate assaulted him with a homemade weapon. According to the GDC, it happened at…
Ga. lawmakers call for action to combat violence, staff shortages in state prisons
State legislators concerned about the rampant violence, massive understaffing and thriving criminal enterprises inside Georgia’s state prisons are calling for faster action and more money to address the problems. “We’re…