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…
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…
GA Department of Corrections hosts first automotive academy…
Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections hosts the first automotive academy graduation from its Fleet Services Program Automotive Academy. Twelve residents earn industry-recognized certifications after completing the automotive industry programs. Link provided below for more…
GA Prisoners Type Braille Textbooks for Blind Students
FORSYTH, Ga.— Nearly 3,000 visually-impaired students have been impacted by the efforts of the Georgia Braille Transcribers, prisoners who produce thousands of prints of braille material for the GDOE. This program is so successful that…