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Georgia Corrections adds 524 modular prison beds

The Georgia Department of Corrections installed modular housing at Dodge, Lee, Montgomery, and Hays state prisons and a 20-bed Medical Intensive Infirmary at Johnson State Prison. GDC says the project adds 524 beds and provides operating flexibility during maintenance and infrastructure work.

Topic: Corrections and public spending
Place: Dodge, Lee, Montgomery, Chattooga, and Johnson counties
Reviewed: July 31, 2026

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The public needs contract cost, procurement, useful life, inspections, staffing, healthcare capacity, occupancy, and whether the units are temporary replacement capacity or long-term system expansion.

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Georgia Department of Corrections

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