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October 5, 2026

Woman Indicted In Alleged Hays State Prison Drug-Smuggling Case

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A woman arrested last December following an investigation into an alleged drug-smuggling operation at Hays State Prison has now been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury on multiple felony drug charges.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Chattooga County Shelter Dogs Enter Hays State Prison Training Program

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Four dogs from the Chattooga County Animal Shelter are getting a new opportunity to prepare for permanent homes through a partnership with Hays State Prison.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Modular Housing Units Added At Hays State Prison

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New modular housing units are now in place at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, part of a Georgia Department of Corrections project designed to provide additional prison beds while maintenance and infrastructure improvements are carried out at state facilities.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Drone Carrying Drugs And Cell Phones Crashes On Chattooga County Property

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A large drone carrying suspected drugs, cell phones and other items crashed on Chattooga County property in Summerville, adding to concerns about the ongoing problem of contraband being smuggled into Georgia prisons.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Hays State Prison Officer Faces New Federal Drug And Gun Charges

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A former corrections officer who previously served time in federal prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDC Special Agent Arrested In Latest Georgia Flock Camera Misuse Case

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A Georgia Department of Corrections special agent has been arrested for allegedly misusing the state’s license plate reader system, adding another case to the continuing controversy surrounding Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers in Georgia.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gabriel Illa Named New Warden At Hays State Prison

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The Georgia Department of Corrections has named a longtime Hays State Prison employee as the facility’s new warden, filling the leadership position following the unexpected death of Warden Joshua Jones earlier this summer.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hays State Prison Dog Training Program Giving Shelter Dogs New Skills And Second Chances

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Chattooga County Animal Control Director Charlie Long is thanking Hays State Prison and Acting Warden Gabriel Illa for continuing a dog training program that benefits animals from the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.

August 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Hays State Prison Inmates Indicted In Fatal Stabbing Case

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Nearly six months after a deadly stabbing inside Hays State Prison, a Chattooga County grand jury has indicted two inmates on murder charges in connection with the killing.

July 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Department Of Corrections Recruiting Employees, Including At Hays State Prison

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The Georgia Department of Corrections is continuing to recruit new employees across the state, including at Hays State Prison in Trion, where several positions are currently available.