These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in July. The State considers these dates as when the longest-running sentence with time served for a criminal is set to expire. The actual release date of those incarcerated in Georgia jails could happen earlier due to the inmate being granted clemency.
The inmate who could be released during July who served the longest amount of time was Michael Joseph Palmer for Statutory Rape. Michael Joseph Palmer spent more than 30 years incarcerated.
Georgia imprisons a higher percentage of its population than any other democracy in the world, locking up 968 per 100,000 people.
State’s spend between $25,000 and $30,000 on average annually on incarcerated individuals.
Georgia’s crime rate increased in recent years, leading to higher incarceration numbers and more taxpayer money spent on prisoners.
Accusations of mistreatment of inmates, riots, deadly assaults on inmates, attacks on correctional officers, and concerns about the poor physical condition of the facilities are a continual problem in Georgia.
Data irregularities can be caused by inmates transferring around the state, and being released earlier than their maximum possible release date. Further information about parole and pardons in Georgia can be found here.
Inmates are often transferred around the state of Georgia, which can create data irregularities.
| Name | Offense | Supervised Release Date | Holding Facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezzard James Lowe Jr. | Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana | 07/01/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Bradley Oneal Mitchell | Fleeing/Eluding Police | 07/05/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Benjamin Franklin Gelinas | Vehicular Homicide | 07/06/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Aaron Jerome Edmondson | Voluntary Manslaughter | 07/06/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| William C. Kershner | Sexual Offender Failing to Register | 07/06/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Jonathan Owens | Armed Robbery | 07/06/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Michael Andrew Johnson | Child Molestation | 07/06/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Gettis Brad Allen | Aggravated Assault | 07/11/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Gary James Arnold | Child Molestation | 07/12/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Shannon Lapaz Greene | Theft by Shoplifting | 07/14/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Desmond Jawon Lamar | Burglary in the First Degree | 07/15/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Orlando Miller | Sexual Offender Failing to Register | 07/16/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Edward Charles Jones Jr. | Theft by Shoplifting | 07/17/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Jim Irving Ramsey | Theft by Taking | 07/20/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Brockey Leelyn Brock | Possession Narcotics Opiates | 07/21/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Ryan Allen Barnett | Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officer | 07/21/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Landrick Jarrell Clemons | Sales/Distribution Cocaine | 07/22/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Frankie Lee Hunt | Possession of Cocaine | 07/23/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Adonis Blair Reese | Sales/Distribution of Marijuana | 07/27/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Richard Wayne Heffner | Burglary | 07/28/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Michael Joseph Palmer | Statutory Rape | 07/29/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
| Richard Chad Zammit | Burglary in the Second Degree | 07/31/2023 | Johnson State Prison |
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