NAACP to Meet with County Officials regarding Jail Conditions in Macon, Ga.

GA STATE NAACP
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAACP to Meet with County Officials Regarding Conditions at Macon-Bibb Detention Center

Macon, GA — In response to mounting concerns over the conditions inside the Macon-Bibb Detention Center, the NAACP will meet with county officials this week to demand accountability and immediate action. The meeting was called by Gwen Westbrooks, President of the Macon-Bibb Branch of the NAACP, following numerous reports of overcrowding, lack of adequate medical care, and unsafe conditions for those incarcerated.

NAACP President Gerald Griggs addressing the conditions at the Macon-Bibb Detention Center

This local initiative is fully supported by the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, which stands in solidarity with the Macon-Bibb community in the ongoing fight for justice and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.

“The conditions reported at the Macon-Bibb Detention Center are unacceptable and must be addressed without delay,” said Gerald Griggs, President of the Georgia NAACP. “This is not just a Macon-Bibb issue—it’s a moral issue that speaks to how we treat the most vulnerable in our custody. We are proud to stand with President Westbrooks and the local branch in demanding transparency, accountability, and urgent reform.”

The NAACP is calling on Macon-Bibb County officials to take swift and comprehensive action to correct these issues and to work collaboratively with civil rights leaders, public health experts, and community advocates to ensure the safety and dignity of every person in custody.

This meeting marks a critical step in the broader effort to dismantle systemic injustices within the criminal justice system and to reaffirm the principle that all individuals are entitled to basic human rights—regardless of their incarceration status.