New Assistant Superintendent at Turner Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Taneisha Gibson Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. –  The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Taneisha Gibson, Chief of Security at Turner Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center (RSAT), to Assistant Superintendent at Turner RSAT effective October 16, 2026. As Assistant Superintendent, Gibson will be responsible for assisting with daily operations of the facility, overseeing staff, and supervising 200 male detainees.

"Taneisha has shown strong leadership skills and consistently demonstrates her commitment to the GDC mission,” said Commissioner Oliver. “We are confident she will continue to serve with professionalism, integrity and dedication.”

Gibson began her career with the GDC in 2010 as a Correctional Officer at Dooly State Prison and was promoted to Sergeant in 2013. In 2022, she was promoted to Chief of Security at Turner RSAT, where she currently serves.

Gibson’s departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training, Sergeant’s Academy, Basic Management Training, Supervision I, II and III, Chief of Security Academy, and Assistant Superintendent 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 https://www.gdc.georgia.gov.