VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GDC investigation exposes multi-state criminal enterprise
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Corrections investigation exposes a sophisticated multi-state criminal enterprise. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that, in a continuing investigative effort between the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the…
GaDOL unveils Walking the Last Mile reentry program
ATLANTA - The GaDOL unveils the Walking the Last Mile reentry program to transition from incarceration to returning citizen. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson unveiled the Walking the Last Mile reentry program, a new…
Contraband seized during shakedown at Valdosta State Prison
VALDOSTA - During a full-facility shakedown at Valdosta State Prison, items were seized in an effort to eradicate contraband. Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced the completion of five full-facility shakedowns as part…
GDC reentry program surpasses program goals
FORSYTH - The GDC's Reentry program has exceeded the enrollment and completion goals towards successful reintegration of offenders. Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced another success in its goal toward assisting offenders in…
HSED program prepares offenders for reentry
FORSYTH - The GDC High School Equivalency Diplomas program gives offenders the opportunity to earn a diploma preparing for reentry. Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has announced for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), 1,489…
GDC Fiscal Year certificate completions eclipses goal
FORSYTH - The Georgia Department of Corrections announces the Fiscal Year 2022 CTHE certificate completions exceling the initial goal. Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Career, Technical and…
GDC announces new Warden at Hays State Prison
The Georgia Department of Corrections Commissioner announces Shawn Emmons as the new Warden at Hays State Prison. Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the reassignment of Shawn Emmons to…
GDC names New Chief of Staff
Release: Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Alan Watson, Assistant Commissioner of Administration & Finance, to Chief of Staff effective November 1, 2021. Watson will be responsible for…