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This page lists all 155 city jails in Georgia. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Georgia
Understanding city jails in the Georgia
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Georgia. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Georgia, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Georgia, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Georgia's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Georgia, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Georgia
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Georgia has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Georgia. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Georgia
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Georgia
The full list of city jails in Georgia is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Baxley Jail
560 Barnes St, Baxley, GA 31513
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Appling | View Details |
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Pearson Jail
202 South Main St, Pearson, GA 31642
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Atkinson | View Details |
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Milledgeville Jail
125 West McIntosh St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Baldwin | View Details |
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Maysville City Jail
226 North Main St, Maysville, GA 30558
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Banks | View Details |
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Auburn Jail
1365 Fourth Ave
PO Box 1059, Auburn, GA 30011
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Barrow | View Details |
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Statham Jail
338 Jefferson St
PO Box 28, Statham, GA 30666
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Barrow | View Details |
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Winder Jail
94 North Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
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Barrow | View Details |
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Cartersville Jail
178 West Main St, Cartersville, GA 30120
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Barstow | View Details |
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Emerson Jail
700 Hwy 293, Emerson, GA 30137
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Bartow | View Details |
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Euharlee Jail
30 Burges Mill Road, Euharlee, GA 30145
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Bartow | View Details |
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Nashville Jail
405 West Washington Ave, Nashville, GA 31639
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Berrien | View Details |
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Ray Municipal Jail
PO Box 128, Ray City, GA 31645
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Berrien | View Details |
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Macon Jail
682 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
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Bibb | View Details |
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Cochran Jail
102 North Second St, Cochran, GA 31014
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Bleckley | View Details |
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Waynesboro Jail
628 Myrick St, Waynesboro, GA 30830
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Burke | View Details |
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Jackson Jail
116 Byars St
PO Box 838, Jackson, GA 30233
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Butts | View Details |
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Kingsland Jail
111 South Seaboard St
PO Box 1658, Kingsland, GA 31548
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Camden | View Details |
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St. Marys Jail
563 Point Peter Road, St. Marys, GA 31558
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Camden | View Details |
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Metter Jail
10 West Chandler St, Metter, GA 30439
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Candler | View Details |
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Temple Jail
261 West Johnson St, Temple, GA 30179
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Carroll | View Details |
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Fort Oglethorpe Jail
900 City Hall Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
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Catoosa | View Details |
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Bloomingdale Jail
6 Adams Road
PO Box 216, Bloomingdale, GA 31302
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Chatham | View Details |
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Pooler Jail
119 US Hwy 80 West, Pooler, GA 31322
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Chatham | View Details |
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Port Wentworth Jail
305 South Coastal Hwy, Port Wentworth, GA 31407
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Chatham | View Details |
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Thunderbolt Jail
3126 River Drive, Savannah, GA 31404
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Chatham | View Details |
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