Georgia lawmakers seek clarity on safety upgrades after $600M prison investment
Georgia lawmakers seek clarity on safety upgrades after $600M prison investment Georgia lawmakers want answers on how a $600 million investment has improved safety inside the state’s prison system, saying persistent violence, staffing shortages and security failures cast doubt on whether the money is making a difference. At a House Budget Committee hearing Monday, Atlanta News First reported that Chair Billy Hitchens said one of the most serious issues — […]
