Alarming Spike in Deaths at Georgia’s Clayton County Jail Doubles Annual Toll, Prompting Calls for Enhanced Oversight and Transparency
JONESBORO, Ga. — The Clayton County Jail in Georgia has reported a disturbing increase in detainee deaths this year, raising significant concerns about the facility’s conditions and management. The Atlanta-area jail, already under scrutiny, recorded eight deaths in 2024, double the number from the previous year. The string of fatal incidents coincides with ongoing scrutiny … Read more