Former Georgia inmate sues over hand amputations after prison work injury

A former Georgia prison inmate is suing state corrections officials, alleging that he lost his left hand and suffered lasting ...

All GDC facilities on lockdown until further notice after altercation at Smith State Prison Wednesday

The inmates were transported via Life Flight for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the fight, ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia agency punished for destroying video of fatal prison stabbing

For destroying video footage of a prisoner’s fatal stabbing, the Georgia Department of Corrections has been sanctioned by a federal judge in an associated lawsuit against the officer blamed for ...
WVEC

Georgia prison fight kills 3 inmates and injures over a dozen, including a guard

ATLANTA(AP) — Fighting that broke out at a Georgia state prison over the weekend left three inmates dead and injured a corrections officer and 13 more inmates, the Georgia Department of Corrections ...
41NBC News

Law enforcement warns of scam calls made from inside prisons

Law enforcement warns of scam calls made from inside prisons from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT Sheriff offers tips for spotting a ...
Hoodline

Valdosta Prison Death Video Wiped as Federal Judge Hammers Georgia DOC

A federal judge has sanctioned the Georgia Department of Corrections for destroying video tied to a fatal 2022 prison ...

States demand power to stop drones delivering drugs, weapons into prisons

State AGs say federal legal uncertainty leaves corrections officials able to detect drones but powerless to stop contraband ...
Yahoo

Georgia prison fight kills 3 inmates and injures over a dozen, including a guard

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A warning sign is posted outside Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Ga., Friday Aug. 12, 2022. (Grant Blankenship/Georgia ...