So You Wanna Know About Prisons in the Peach State? Hold Your Horses (Unless You're on the Run...Then Maybe Gallop a Bit)
Let's be honest, looking up prisons isn't exactly a thrill-a-minute activity. But hey, knowledge is power, and maybe you've got a friend who's, ahem, become a connoisseur of correctional facilities. Or perhaps you're writing the sequel to Orange is the New Black and need some inspiration (in which case, hit me up, I've got some ideas!). Whatever your reason, you've landed in the right place. Today, we're dishing the dirt – well, not exactly dirt, more like brick and mortar – on the state prisons of Georgia.
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Buckle Up, It's a Long List, Y'all
Georgia's got more prisons than peaches in August (and that's saying something). The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a whopping 34 state prisons, housing nearly 47,000 felony offenders. That's a whole lotta cell block blues.
Reminder: Take a short break if the post feels long.
Now, these prisons ain't all created equal. There's minimum security (think comfy cots and group yoga sessions), medium security (think standard-issue jumpsuits and maybe a weight yard), and maximum security (think...well, you get the picture).
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Important Note: I'm not here to judge why you're looking for this info. But if it's to, you know, bust someone out, maybe reconsider. These prisons are guarded tighter than a grandma's secret pecan pie recipe.
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Finding the Right Prison: Not Exactly Like House Hunting
Unless you're a corrections officer, you probably don't need a prison map. But if you're curious about a specific facility, the Georgia Department of Corrections website is your best friend. They've got a handy dandy "Find a Location" tool where you can search by prison name or city [Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities Directory].
QuickTip: Read line by line if it’s complex.
Word to the Wise: Don't use this information to stalk your ex. There are better ways to get closure, trust me.
Frequently Asked Questions (Because Apparently Prison Tourism is a Thing?)
How to Visit Someone in a Georgia Prison? This one requires a little research. Each prison has its own visiting policy and procedures. Head to the Georgia Department of Corrections website and find the prison you need. They'll have all the info on visiting hours, what you can bring, and how to get there [Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities Directory].
How to Send Mail to Someone in a Georgia Prison? Again, each prison has specific guidelines. But generally, you'll need the inmate's full name and ID number, and the prison's mailing address (which you can find on the Department of Corrections website).
How to Get a Job Working in a Georgia Prison? The Georgia Department of Corrections has a careers page where you can find out about job openings and qualifications [Georgia Department of Corrections Careers].
How to Avoid Ending Up in a Georgia Prison? This might be the most important question of all. The answer? Stay on the straight and narrow, folks. There's a whole world out there to explore that doesn't involve bars (unless you mean the kind you drink at).
How Do I Know if Someone is in a Georgia Prison? There's no central database you can access for privacy reasons. But, you could try contacting the Georgia Department of Corrections directly. They may be able to help, but there are no guarantees.
So there you have it, folks! Your one-stop shop for Georgia state prisons (minus the actual prison, of course). Now go forth and use this knowledge wisely (and maybe responsibly too).
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