New Deputy Warden of Security at Hays State Prison

Scott Lowe Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. –  The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Scott Lowe, Captain at Hays State Prison (SP), to Deputy Warden of Security at Hays SP, effective November 16, 2026. As Deputy Warden of Security, Lowe will be responsible for overseeing security staff members and approximately 1,100  male offenders.

"Scott has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a strong work ethic as he worked his way up through the ranks with GDC," said Commissioner Oliver. "We are confident that his knowledge and professionalism will serve him well as he takes the next steps in his correctional career as Deputy Warden at Hays SP."

Lowe began his career with the GDC in 2009 at Walker SP as a Correctional Officer, and in 2012, he was promoted to Sergeant. In 2017, he transferred to Hays SP as a CERT Officer and worked his way up through the ranks to Sergeant, Lieutenant, CERT Commander and Captain, where he currently serves. 

Lowe’s departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training, Special Operations Basic Training, CERT Commander Training, Sergeant’s Academy, Lieutenant’s Academy, Supervisor I, II, and III, Management I, II, and III, and Chief of Security Academy.

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About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 49,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit http://www.gdc.georgia.gov.