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Saturday, April 19, 2025

8 inmates sentenced to serve in Lowndes County could be released during April

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The sentences of eight inmates in Lowndes County could be completed in April, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in April. 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 April who served the longest amount of time was Richard Lee Gary for Aggravated Assault. Richard Lee Gary spent more than 20 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.

Inmates Being Released who Were Sentenced in Lowndes County in April

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Marcus Chad MaddoxSexual Offender Failing to Register04/04/2023Valdosta State Prison & Valdosta Annex
Richard Lee GaryAggravated Assault04/05/2023Valdosta State Prison & Valdosta Annex
Charles Samuel CarterChild Molestation04/08/2023Valdosta Transitional Center
Maurice Leon JacksonAggravated Assault04/13/2023Valdosta Transitional Center
James Elbert AkridgeRape04/16/2023Valdosta Transitional Center
Cameron Tyler MarxPossession of Firearm During Crime04/16/2023Valdosta Transitional Center
Tristan Thorn RobersonPossession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine04/19/2023Valdosta Transitional Center
Victor Lamar WatkinsObstruction of Law Enforcement Officer04/22/2023Valdosta State Prison & Valdosta Annex

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