Georgia Department of Corrections

The Board meeting commenced with the Chairman calling the meeting to order following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Key actions included the approval of the agenda and a report from the Commissioner covering a Legislative Update and an Inmate Services Update. The Chairman's report led to the approval of a County Warden, collection of funds for the 2026 GPWA Scholarship Fund, and discussions concerning 2026 Committee Assignments and the 2026 Board Calendar. Under Old or New Business, the Board approved two honorary resolutions and one property resolution before adjourning the meeting.

The meeting included the Commissioner's Report, which provided updates on holiday charity participation, the ModCorr and drone status, and a review of the Commissioner's Dashboard. A training update covered strategic realignment of regional models, Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) metrics, and details on the Special Agent's Academy, including its 10-week intensive structure and POST specialized certification. Under business items, the Board approved emergency and initial proposed rule changes concerning the Control of Critical Materials (125-3-1-.06), necessitated by the deployment of new-generation Tasers, and changes to the Training rule (125-2-1-.06) to extend the time for new officers to complete BCOT. Five property resolutions were approved concerning land conveyance at Smith Transitional Center, easements for tree removal near the FAA facility at Coastal State Prison, installation of natural gas service at Hays State Prison, power infrastructure upgrades at Walker State Prison, and a transformer loop upgrade easement near the GBI facility. Finally, the Board approved the employment of one Fleet Operations Mechanic.

During the meeting, the agenda was approved. The Commissioner's Report included a special presentation honoring Board Member Rose Williams for her extensive service to the Georgia Department of Corrections with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Commissioner also provided updates regarding Guidehouse/Moss Group, an upcoming memorial service for a canine unit member, the anticipated completion of a new facility in 2029, and the introduction of the new Executive Director for Georgia Correctional Industries. A Women's Services Update detailed the mission, security classifications, programs, and demographic data across the six state prison units designated for women. The Chairman's Report covered the Nominations Committee's recommendation to renominate the current executive officers for 2026, which the Board approved. It was also announced that Board Member Gary Gulledge will resign after the December meeting. No Old or New Business items were addressed.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, followed by the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key actions taken during the session included the approval of the current agenda, the Commissioner's report featuring a Training Update, and the Chairman's end-of-year comments. Under Old or New Business, the Board approved two Rule Changes, five Property Resolutions, and one Employment action for a Fleet Mechanic.

The document outlines the mission of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) to protect Georgians and provide offender rehabilitation. It details the critical role of the GDC's Office of Information Technology (OIT), which is responsible for providing secure, innovative, and reliable technology solutions to manage business and safeguard the public. The OIT's major function areas include visionary leadership, project management, comprehensive information security, efficient end-user and account services, secure mobile solutions, development of scalable enterprise applications, robust infrastructure and cloud services, and digital innovation to enhance citizen and stakeholder experiences. The overall aim is to drive operational excellence, ensure data security, and support the GDC's strategic objectives through technology.