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Crime & Public Safety

Who are the Ghost Face Gangsters?

What is the "Ghost Face" Gang? Ghost Face Gangsters is a prison-based gang that has been in Georgia nearly 20 years. In recent weeks, at least 3 incidents have been connected to suspected members of the gang, including a deadly prison break in June that left 2 corrections officers dead. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there are at least 100 white supremacist prison gangs operating in the U.S Georgia is home to at least three, including the Ghost Face Gangsters. The most recent incident involves
Dec 21, 2017

The Ghost Face Gangsters have been showing up in more news stories this year, including six arrests in Cherokee County. But where did they come from?

Read more about the Ghost Face Gangsters. 

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