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…
Moultrie man sentenced to 55 years
COOK CO. - A Moultrie man has been sentenced to 55 years for conspiring to murder a Cook County man. Release: Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney Chase L. Studstill has announced that James Roger Avery,…
Ray City teen sentenced to 20 years
RAY CITY - A 19-year-old Ray City teen was sentenced to 20 years in three separate child molestation felony cases. Release: On September 9, 2022, Ziron Dicorey Palmer, age 19, of Ray City, Georgia, was…
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…
GBI makes arrest for drug trafficking
IRWIN CO. - After an investigation, a man was arrested in Ocilla for possession of drugs after a search warrant was executed on the property. Release: On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the GBI Southwestern Regional…
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…