Georgia State Prison employees fired, arrested after inmate injured (Source: Hawaii News Now/file) By WTOC Staff | March 4, 2021 at 6:49 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 6:49 PM
TATTNALL COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Six staff members from Reidsville State Prison have been arrested and fired.
The Georgia Department of Corrections says all six are charged with aggravated battery and violation of oath of office after a use-of-force incident.
GDC says an inmate assaulted an officer. That resulted in “use of force” by other staff members that injured the inmate.
That incident was reviewed and investigated. GDC says that investigation showed staff violated state law and policy.
Several school districts make changes to schedule due to anticipated bad road conditions (Source: Live 5 News) By WTOC Staff | February 18, 2021 at 12:51 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 7:29 PM
GEORGIA (WTOC) - Several schools in the WTOC viewing area have made changes to class schedules due to possible severe weather conditions impacting roads.
Georgia:
Appling County public schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19, due to possible severe weather conditions. Staff should report at 9 a.m. if roads are safe to travel, according to the school system. Appling Christian Academy will also be closed on Friday.
Jeff Davis County public schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19, due to possible road conditions after more rainfall is expected Thursday afternoon. Jeff Davis County staff should report to work at 9 a.m. if it is safe to travel. If road conditions are severe, staff should contact their building principal or supervisor.
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