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July 12, 2026

Hays State Prison Warden Joshua Jones Dies at 39

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The Georgia Department of Corrections and communities across Northwest Georgia are mourning the unexpected death of Hays State Prison Warden Joshua Jones, who passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 39.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly 1,000 Grams of Meth Seized From Georgia Prison Cell During Investigation

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A major contraband investigation has led to the seizure of nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine and multiple cell phones from a Georgia prison inmate’s cell, according to authorities.