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This page lists all 98 state prisons in Georgia. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About State Prisons in Georgia
Understanding state prisons in the Georgia
Welcome to the most comprehensive and up-to-date directory of state prisons in Georgia. This page lists every active state correctional facility operating in Georgia, providing families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public with fast, reliable access to accurate information about state-level incarceration. Whether you need to locate an incarcerated loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, understand visitation procedures, or simply learn how the state prison system works in Georgia, everything you need is right here.
Understanding the State Prison System in Georgia
All state prisons listed on this page are operated by Georgia's Department of Corrections (DOC). The DOC is responsible for the custody, care, and rehabilitation of all individuals serving felony sentences under Georgia state law.
The state prison system is structured around a classification system that assigns each inmate to a facility based on factors including the severity of their offense, criminal history, behavior, and programming needs.
Types of State Prisons in Georgia
The directory below includes multiple types of state correctional facilities:
- Minimum Security Facilities: Lowest security level with access to work release or community programs.
- Medium Security Facilities: Most common classification, housing the largest share of the state's inmate population.
- Maximum Security Facilities: High-security institutions for inmates who pose greater safety risks.
- Supermax / Administrative Segregation: Most restrictive housing for serious infractions or exceptional security risks.
- State Correctional Centers for Women: Facilities with specialized programming including parenting classes and trauma-informed care.
- Medical Facilities: Facilities providing ongoing medical or mental health care to inmates.
- Youthful Offender Facilities: Facilities for younger adult offenders with age-appropriate programming.
How to Use This Directory
This page is designed to make finding state prison information as simple as possible:
- Browse the full list of all state prisons in Georgia by scrolling through the directory below.
- Filter by county using the county dropdown to narrow down results to a specific region.
- Switch states using the state selector to load a directory of state prisons in any other US state.
- Click any facility in the list to open its dedicated page with full contact details and visitation information.
- Search for an inmate using our free inmate locator tool on each facility page.
Finding an Inmate in a State Prison in Georgia
If you are trying to locate a specific person currently incarcerated in a state prison in Georgia, click on any facility in the list below to access its dedicated inmate search tool, or use our free US inmate locator to search by name across all state correctional facilities simultaneously. You can also search directly through Georgia's Department of Corrections official website if you have the inmate's full legal name or DOC identification number.
Visiting a State Prison
Visiting requires advance planning and prior approval. All visitors must submit an application and receive written approval before their first visit. Click any facility to view specific visitation guidelines and download the visitor application.
Legal Help & Appeals
Unlike jails, individuals in state prison have already been sentenced. However, if your loved one is still in pretrial or sentencing phase, a skilled criminal defense attorney can negotiate plea agreements and potentially reduce sentence length.
Calling an Inmate
Phone calls are outbound only. Your number must be registered and approved with the facility's phone provider, and a prepaid account needs to be funded. Read our inmate calling guide for setup instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates rely on commissary funds for hygiene products, food items, clothing, and phone credits. Methods include online transfers, kiosk deposits, money orders, or approved third-party services depending on the facility.
Programs & Education
Most state prisons offer rehabilitative programs including GED and literacy education, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and religious services. Check individual facility pages for availability.
Daily Life Inside
State prisons operate on structured daily schedules including wake-up times, meal periods, work or program assignments, recreation time, and lights-out. Inmates are assigned to housing units based on security classification and behavior.
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State Prisons by County in Georgia
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Filter State Prisons by County
Georgia has State Prisons 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 State Prisons 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 State Prisons in Georgia
Complete listing of state prisons
Browse the Complete List of State Prisons in Georgia
The full directory of state prisons in Georgia is displayed below. Every active state correctional facility operated by Georgia's Department of Corrections is included. Each entry includes the facility's name, location, county, security classification, and contact details. State prisons house individuals convicted of felony offenses serving sentences longer than one year and offer a broad range of rehabilitative, educational, and vocational programs.
| Facility Name | County | Action |
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Helms Facility - Special Medical
1275 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
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Dekalb | View Details |
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Eastman Youth Development Campus (YDC)
176 Freamon Graham Blvd., Eastman, GA 31023-8003
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Dodge | View Details |
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GDC - Dodge State Prison
2971 Old Bethel Road
PO Box 276, Chester, GA 31012
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Dodge | View Details |
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GDC - Dooly State Prison
1412 Plunkett Road
PO Box 750, Unadilla, GA 31091
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Dooly | View Details |
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GDC - Albany Transitional Center
304 North Washington St, Albany, GA 31701
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Dougherty | View Details |
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Effingham County GA Prison
321 Hwy 119 S
, Springfield, GA 31329
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Effingham | View Details |
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GDC - Emanuel - Swainsboro Women's Facility
714 Gumlog Road
PO Box 218, Swainsboro, GA 30401
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Emanuel | View Details |
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GDC - Emanuel Detention Center
121 Casa Drive, Twin City, GA 30471
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Emanuel | View Details |
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GDC - Emanuel Probation Detention Center (PDC)
121 Casa Dr, Twin City, GA 30471
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Emanuel | View Details |
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GDC - Smith Transitional Center
9676 US Hwy 301
PO Box 726, Claxton, GA 30427
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Evans | View Details |
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GDC - Southeast Probation Detention Center
8662 US Hwy 301, Claxton, GA 30417
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Evans | View Details |
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GDC - Women's Probation Detention Center (PDC)
Hwy 301 N, Claxton, GA 30417
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Evans | View Details |
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GDC - Womens Detention Center
8662 US Hwy 301 North, Claxton, GA 30417
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Evans | View Details |
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Floyd County GA Correctional Institution
329 Blacks Bluff Road SW, Rome, GA 30161-9567
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Floyd | View Details |
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GDC - Atlanta Transitional Center
332 Ponce de Leon Ave Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
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Fulton | View Details |
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GDC - Helms Transitional Center
1275 Constitution Road, Atlanta, GA 30316
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Fulton | View Details |
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GDC - Phillips State Prison
2989 West Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA 30519
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Gwinnett | View Details |
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Gwinnett County Prison
750 Hi Hope Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Gwinnett | View Details |
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GDC - Lee Arrendale Probation Substance Abuse Center
2023 Gainesville, Hwy South
PO Box 709, Alto, GA 30510-0709
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Habersham | View Details |
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GDC - Phillips Transitional Center
2989 West Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA 30519
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Hall | View Details |
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Hall County GA Correctional Institution
1694 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507
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Hall | View Details |
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GDC - Hancock State Prison
701 Prison Blvd
PO Box 339, Sparta, GA 31087
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Hancock | View Details |
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Harris County GA Prison
9982 Georgia Hwy 116
PO Box 286, Hamilton, GA 31811
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Harris | View Details |
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GDC - Whitworth Detention Center - Women
414 Valley Hart Road
PO Box 769, Hartwell, GA 30643
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Hart | View Details |
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GDC - McEver Probation Detention Center (PDC)
2100 Kings Chapel Rd, Perry, GA 31069
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Houston | View Details |
State Prisons in Other States
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Explore State Prisons in Other States
Looking for state prisons beyond Georgia? We've got you covered. Use the state selectors below to instantly switch to a full directory of state prisons in any other US state. Whether you need to look up facilities in a neighboring state or search across the country, our nationwide directory makes it simple to find the information you need in just a few clicks.