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Inmates Earn GEDs and Forklift Certs | Albany Georgia News
Three inmates in Dougherty County are graduating from the Jail to Jobs program, earning GEDs and forklift certifications — a powerful testament to redemption and real-world skills. Led by Sheriff Hayes, the program transforms prison time into a pathway to employment, with students scoring record highs and finding purpose through education. Despite limited tools, the classroom became a mental escape, and surprisingly, jail even helped them focus better than traditional schools. Grateful and motivated, all three graduates plan to continue their education at Albany Tech — proving that with the…
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