Arrendale State Prison

Visiting at Arrendale State Prison takes some planning. Weekend visitation rotates about every 90 days, so check with the facility to confirm which weekends are assigned before making the trip. Regular visiting is scheduled by the inmate's last name: A–K on Saturdays and L–Z on Sundays, with both sessions running 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. State holidays follow the same 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM window. If your loved one is in diagnostic status, they're usually transferred before becoming eligible for visits. Visits during diagnostic status are only allowed in rare, extenuating circumstances. Families can also receive orientation materials on arrival, including an orientation packet, phone list, visitation packet, and an arrival letter. Plan ahead by completing the approval and scheduling process, bringing a valid government photo ID, scheduling early, and following dress and item rules.

For communication-related questions about Arrendale State Prison, Julie Yeargin is the primary contact for family inquiries. You can reach her at 706-776-4731 or julie.yeargin@gdc.ga.gov. Arrendale's orientation materials are a good first stop. They include an orientation packet, a phone list, a visitation packet, and a letter to family with arrival information. Like most prisons, communication services (phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging) are typically handled through third-party vendors. Expect to create and verify an account, fund it if required, and schedule visits through the vendor's platform. Calls and messages are commonly monitored, and contact may require being on an approved list. Review the orientation materials and vendor setup instructions before trying to connect.

To add money for someone at Arrendale State Prison, common options in Georgia include online transfers through third-party vendors, deposits at lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders submitted with a facility voucher, or purchases through approved vendor and commissary systems. For online or phone deposits, you'll typically enter the state, the facility name, and the incarcerated person's name or ID so the payment routes correctly. If you mail a money order, follow the voucher and submission rules exactly. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays or returned payments. Funds post to the person's account, but the facility may apply incoming money to outstanding debts before any remaining balance becomes available for commissary. You also generally need to be on the approved sender or visitor list before sending money. Confirm current vendors, fees, and steps with Georgia DOC or the facility.