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11 inmates sentenced to serve in Habersham County could be released during November

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The sentences of 11 inmates in Habersham County could be completed in November, releasing them from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

These inmates have a maximum possible release date that falls in November. 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 November who served the longest amount of time was Lawanda Marie Wilbanks for Possession of Cocaine. Lawanda Marie Wilbanks spent more than 10 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 Habersham County in November

NameOffenseSupervised Release DateHolding Facility
Ashley Lashay DenneyFleeing/Eluding Police11/01/2022Arrendale State Prison
Shekiedra Mighon EppsPossession of Cocaine11/03/2022Arrendale State Prison
Cynthia Jo TolbertUnknown Offense11/04/2022Arrendale State Prison
Barbara E. PhillipsPossession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana11/04/2022Arrendale State Prison
Sarah Abigail CouchFleeing/Eluding Police11/12/2022Arrendale State Prison
Jennifer Nicole MarshallAggravated Stalking11/16/2022Arrendale State Prison
Lawanda Marie WilbanksPossession of Cocaine11/18/2022Arrendale State Prison
Haley Marie Dutton-BalesTheft Credit Card11/22/2022Arrendale State Prison
Dasaray Marie FowlerPossession of Firearm During Crime11/25/2022Arrendale State Prison
Diamond Desiree HamiltonKidnapping11/28/2022Arrendale State Prison
Fredericka Banadra WalkerPossession of Firearm During Crime11/29/2022Arrendale Transitional Center

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