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Valdosta State Prison on Lock-down

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VALDOSTA, GA. (WTXL) - Valdosta State Prison is on lock-down Tuesday after reports of gang-related incidents at the facility and others across the state.

The Georgia Department of Corrections says, it made that decision after a man was killed by other inmates at Calhoun State Prison. Since the killing the department has investigated rising tensions between gangs at several state prisons, including Valdosta.

State officials say, visitations are cancelled until the lock-down is lifted.