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The sentences of seven inmates in Fulton 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 Reginald Argentrial White for Burglary in the First Degree. Reginald Argentrial White 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.

Name	Offense	Supervised Release Date	Holding Facility
Kenneth Terrell Cates	Trafficking Methamphetamine 28-199 Gm	04/10/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center
John Roger Leming	Burglary in the First Degree	04/12/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center
Collin Michael Ashley	Armed Robbery	04/12/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center
Kenneth Leonard Jones	Theft by Taking	04/19/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center
Reginald Argentrial White	Burglary in the First Degree	04/22/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center
Chad Sims	Aggravated Assault	04/25/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center
Kevin Jarrod Jordan	Possession Methamphetamine	04/29/2023	Atlanta Transitional Center