Georgia County Names New Warden, Corrections Department Director
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) in Georgia has appointed Charles Mason as its new Warden and Corrections Department Director.
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Operation Skyhawk Takes Aim at Drones
For decades, correctional system leaders have diligently worked to prevent the introduction of contraband into prisons across the nation. However, as technology advances, the threats we face have expanded our view from the ground to the skies. The intrusion of drones into our airspace represents an increasingly significant risk to correctional facilities and the surrounding communities.
The Role of Drones and Counter-UAS Efforts to Combat Contraband
The rapid advancement of drone technology has introduced new challenges for correctional facilities, as criminal organizations increasingly exploit drones to smuggle contraband into prisons.
Georgia Municipal Court Recognized for Pandemic Efforts
The Suwanee Municipal Court in Suwanee, Ga., has been named Program of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council for its efforts involving COVID-19 implementations.
Georgia Breaks Ground on New Juvenile Justice Center
Construction has begun on the new Forsyth County Juvenile Justice Center in Cumming, a city of approximately 5,000 in Forsyth County located 35 miles north of Atlanta.
Georgia City Hall Project Readies for Groundbreaking
The approval of $12.5 million for the redevelopment of the new City Hall and surrounding area in Auburn, Ga., was recently approved by the Auburn Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA).
New Jail Training Facility Debuts in Georgia
Floyd County Jail’s new officer training facility will have its grand opening on March 26 following six months of construction.
Contract Awarded for Georgia Courthouse Streetscape Project
City officials in Catoosa County, Georgia, recently awarded Integrated Properties LLC a more than $300,000 project for its planned streetscape that will upgrade the block near the county courthouse.
Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of Harris County Processing Center
Harris County officials recently celebrated the completion of their new Harris County Joint County/City Processing Center in a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Cherokee County Begins Adult Detention Center Expansion
Cherokee County officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction for a nearly $40 million expansion project at the Cherokee County Jail.