The GBI issued a Blue Alert after the five escaped from the Pulaski County Jail shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday and stole a white 2015 KIA Sedona van from the parking lot. The van’s Georgia license plate reads CMP8628.
The inmates were identified as Tyree Williams Jr., Dennis Penix Jr., Brandon Pooler, Tyres Jackson and Lewis Evans III, according to the GBI.
All five inmates have a history of violent crimes and are armed with two tasers, the GBI says.
Two of the men are facing murder charges, officials said.
Pulaski County Sheriff Danny Brannen told WMAZ that at least one of the five inmates attacked a female jailer when she was in a cell, talking with an inmate.
CNN has reached out to Brannen and the GBI for additional information Sunday.
Authorities are asking the public not to approach the individuals. Anyone who sees them should call 911, the GBI said.