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Georgia prisons begin reforms to curb brutal system
The Georgia prison system, long infamous for overcrowding and neglect, faces federal-moverned reforms. Reidsville, once a vast rock quarry, is being redesigned with smaller 500-prisoner units, while new facilities will target urban sites. The overhaul follows decades of issues including racial tension, inadequate medical care, and guard morale problems.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Rock Quarry
Georgia
Reidsville
David C. Evans
Jimmy Carter
State Board of Pardons and Paroles