Georgia, Brian Kemp

Kemp unveils plan to spend millions intended to restore order in Georgia prisons
The Georgia Department of Corrections and Republican Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled a plan Tuesday to spend an additional $600 million on the state prison system, which has suffered from inadequate staffing,
Georgia governor seeks to spend hundreds of millions more on prisons
Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing a big burst of new spending on Georgia’s prisons, including planning another new correctional facility and launching an extensive renovation program. Legislators are seeking solutions to a wide range of problems plaguing prisons that have sparked a federal investigation.
Kemp wants more funding for Georgia prison improvements
The recommendations come after Kemp commissioned a statewide assessment of the Georgia corrections system by the consulting firm Guidehouse Inc. In a press release, his office indicates the investment would total $372 million over the next two years.
$600M+ earmarked to improve GA’s prison system is part of Gov. Kemp’s proposed budget
What happens at the Georgia state capitol in the coming months will have a lot to do with what happens in Georgia’s state prisons for years to come.
Georgia state prisons chief seeking $372M for safety upgrades
Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Corrections are asking lawmakers for $372 million to improve the states prison system.
Kemp: Lawmakers should add to budget for Georgia prison improvements
Brian Kemp announced budget recommendations for the Georgia Department of Corrections on Tuesday. The recommendations come after Kemp commissioned a statewide assessment of the Georgia corrections system by the consulting firm Guidehouse Inc.
9 inmates at Wilcox State Prison stabbed or slashed during gang violence, GDC confirms
ABBEVILLE, Ga. — Gang violence took hold at Wilcox State Prison Thursday night, sending nine inmates to the hospital and ...
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Georgia Department of Corrections Appoints Shawn Sikes as New Statewide Transitional Center Coordinator
Shawn Sikes is promoted to Statewide Transitional Center Coordinator by the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Kemp recommends raises for correctional officers
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is recommending an additional $372 million for the Department of Corrections, which includes a 4% pay ...
Tex McIver released from prison, according to Georgia Department of Corrections
ATLANTA — Tex McIver, the Atlanta man convicted for the 2016 shooting death of his wife, Diane McIver, was released from prison on Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. After ...
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Ylitha Woodard Ascends to Deputy Warden of Administration at Rutledge State Prison
Ylitha Woodard promoted to Deputy Warden of Administration at Rutledge State Prison, as announced by the Georgia Department of Corrections.
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Kemp looking to infuse funding into Georgia’s corrections system
The money would go toward hiring more guards, improving pay and training, and making emergency repairs to facilities.
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Gov. Kemp unveils recommendations from system-wide corrections system assessment
The GDC will continue in its commitment to working alongside the Guidehouse team as they complete their assessment and ...
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State prisons chief seeking $372M for safety upgrades
Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Corrections asked state lawmakers Tuesday for $372 million to improve a prison ...
Tex McIver out of prison nearly 1 year since plea deal in wife Diane McIver’s death
A Fulton County jury found Tex McIver guilty of felony murder, but the Georgia Supreme Court overturned his conviction.