A man held at the DeKalb County Jail has died, and officials are now investigating.
What Happened: Jail officers found 35-year-old Regis Darnell Jackson unresponsive inside a housing unit Wednesday morning. Staff immediately performed emergency medical care, and DeKalb EMS transported him to Emory Decatur Hospital. Despite treatment, he was pronounced dead.
Who He Was: Jackson, a Macon resident, had been in custody since August 2022 on multiple felony charges.
Ongoing Investigation: The DeKalb County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death. The Sheriff’s Office of Professional Standards is conducting an internal investigation.
🔎 Why It Matters: Inmate deaths raise questions about jail conditions, medical care, and overall safety. Officials say they are reviewing protocols.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
