New Deputy Warden of Security at Valdosta State Prison

Delisha Bryant Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. –  The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Delisha Bryant, Unit Manager at Valdosta State Prison (SP), to Deputy Warden of Security at Valdosta SP, effective March 16, 2025. As Deputy Warden of Security, Bryant is responsible for overseeing staff members and 1,185 male offenders.

“Delisha has been a dedicated and dependable leader while working her way up the ranks,” said Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. “We are confident that she will continue to excel as she takes the next steps in her career.”

Bryant began her career with the GDC at Autry SP in 2007 as a Correctional Officer. In 2007, she transferred to Valdosta SP, where she rose through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Unit Manager, where she served until her most recent promotion.

Bryant received an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Georgia Military College and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree. Her departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training and Sergeant’s Academy. 

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About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 49,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit http://www.gdc.ga.gov .