Jamel Barnes was arrested near Washington State Prison after being spotted carrying bags; apprehended by deputies and a GDC K9 unit. Barnes faces multiple charges, including possession of controlled ...

Contraband smuggling in Georgia prisons is becoming a major issue, with recent figures showing an alarming rise in illegal ...

22-year-old Jamel Barnes of Augusta was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute (felony), trading with inmates without authorization of ...

While the guard isn't charged with beating the inmate, the arrest warrant says that she was "a party" to the crime.

An Atlanta man and a 17-year-old from central Georgia are facing charges after deputies say they tried sneaking contraband into a state prison. At 3:45 a.m. on Friday, a Washington County deputy ...

Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget allocation aimed at improving conditions in the state’s prisons. The move comes after a federal investigation found rampant violence and ...

ATLANTA — Mary Favors is still plagued by nightmares from the days her husband beat her, choked her and verbally and sexually abused her. Now, she is in prison for killing him. Their fights ...

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would reduce sentences for domestic violence survivors if they can tie their crimes to abuse.

An Augusta man was arrested Wednesday for attempting to smuggle contraband into the Washington State Prison, according to the ...

DAVISBORO, Ga. (WFXG) — An Augusta man was arrested Wednesday for attempting to smuggle contraband into the Washington State Prison, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.