Muscogee County Prison warden outlines expanded training and reentry programs

Mar 11, 2025

Warden Herbert Walker told Columbus council about expanded GED, welding, safe-serve and OJT programs at Muscogee County Prison, emphasizing reentry and employer connections; a formerly incarcerated man shared his testimony.

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Warden Herbert Walker told the Columbus City Council on March 11 that Muscogee County Prison has increased job-training and reentry services aimed at reducing recidivism, including welding certification, on-the-job training partnerships with Columbus Technical College and a safe-serve food-service certification.

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