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…
COVID-19 testing begins at Lowndes Co. Jail
Release: Sheriff Paulk has announced beginning today, two teams from the Georgia Army National Guard will be at the Lowndes County Jail testing inmates for the Covid-19 virus. This testing is voluntary and is being…
Leon Co. Jail vendor tests positive for COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE, FL - According to a WCTV report, a local vendor who serviced the Leon County Detention Facility has tested positive for the COVID-19. Deputies say the vendor had visited the facility three separate times…
Georgia to consider dropping ‘get out of jail…
According to AJC, Georgia is considering dropping a provision in the distracted driving law that lawmakers call the "get out of jail free card." The provision has allowed first time offenders to avoid paying fines…
GDC Contraband Interdiction Efforts Continue in 2nd Quarter…
Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release: FORSYTH, Ga. – As part of ongoing efforts to fight contraband from entering our facilities, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) seized a total of 7,353 contraband items during…
Calhoun State Prison Contraband Interception
Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release: FORSYTH, Ga. – In 2017, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) began utilizing local county Sheriff’s Officers to help with fighting contraband coming into the facilities. The Sheriff’s Officers…
Former Sergeant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Abusing…
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia Release: ATLANTA - Dwight Hamilton has been sentenced to one year in prison for abusing a female inmate by tasing her without any legitimate justification.…
Pensacola > Inmate Dies in Jail
PENSACOLA -- Officials say an inmate was found dead in the Escambia County Jail. The Pensacola News Journal reports a 53-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell on Wednesday and was pronounced dead a…
Jacksonville > Nightmare Jail Episode Leads to Changes…
Florida Times Union JACKSONVILLE -- Mark Baker was 150 yards from the emergency room doors, from getting the help his dad wanted for him. Instead, at a pharmacy across the street from the hospital near…