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A drone carrying drugs and a cell phone slammed into the side of a house in Glennville. Now the state is investigating whether it was meant to drop contraband inside a nearby prison.
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A Drone Struck a House And Caused a Fire. Police Believe it Was Headed for a Georgia Prison

by Crime ReportsApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

A drone carrying drugs and a cell phone slammed into the side of a house in Glennville. Now the state is investigating whether it was meant to drop contraband inside a nearby prison. 🚁 Why It Matters: A smuggling attempt that could’ve endangered an entire neighborhood raises new alarms about drones and prison security, which […]

The state is launching an in-depth assessment of Georgia’s prison system to identify steps needed to improve safety, Gov. Brian Kemp announced late Monday.
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What is Georgia Doing to Improve its Prison System After Recent Shooting?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024
🗞️ The Gist: The ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting at Smith State Prison has uncovered a personal relationship between the Aramark food service employee and the offender involved in the incident. A suicide note, believed to be left by the inmate, has also been discovered.
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Personal Relationship Revealed in Murder-Suicide in Georgia Prison Kitchen

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024
prison fence, razor ribbon, wire
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Kitchen Worker Killed by Prisoner in Murder-Suicide at Georgia Prison

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2024June 17, 2024
The News: Correctional Officer Robert Clark, a corrections officer at Smith State Prison, was fatally attacked by an inmate while escorting prisoners from the dining hall.
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Georgia Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate in the Line of Duty

by Thom ChandlerOctober 1, 2023October 10, 2023

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