# Wilcox State Prison legionnaires’ disease investigation enters third year

> Wilcox State Prison legionnaires’ disease investigation enters third year WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Department of Public Health says its investigation into Legionnaires’ disease at Wilco…

**Published**: 2026-09-14
**Source**: https://gps.press/gps-news/wilcox-state-prison-legionnaires-disease-investigation-enters-third-year/
**Author**: Georgia Prisoners' Speak

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Wilcox State Prison legionnaires’ disease investigation enters third year WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Department of Public Health says its investigation into Legionnaires’ disease at Wilcox State Prison has been ongoing since December 2023, following reports of illness. In a statement shared with WALB, DPH said investigations into Legionnaires’ disease can take months or even years to complete,…