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Lee Arrendale's Rotating Visitation Schedule: How to Know Which Weekend Is Yours

Lee Arrendale State Prison assigns weekend visitation by last name, and the rotation flips roughly every 90 days. Here's how the current posted schedule works, plus the quickest ways to confirm you're planning the right weekend before you make the trip.

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Right now, if the person you're visiting has a last name starting with A through K, your day is Saturday. Visiting hours run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Last names starting with L through Z are assigned to Sundays. Hours are the same: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

State holiday exception: On state holidays, visitation opens to all visitors from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The last-name rotation doesn't apply that day.

Here's the detail that catches families off guard: this A–K Saturday / L–Z Sunday setup isn't permanent. The facility rotates the schedule approximately every 90 days, so the weekend tied to your last-name group can flip. What was Saturday last quarter might be Sunday this quarter.

Before you travel: Always confirm the current visitation hours and rotation with the facility.

How to Confirm

  • ✓ Check the facility’s official posted visitation schedule, since the rotation changes and the hours need to be confirmed.
  • ✓ Call the facility and ask which last-name group is scheduled for the weekend you plan to visit (Primary Contact: Julie Yeargin, 706-776-4731).
  • ✓ Email to confirm the current visitation rotation and hours in writing if you are traveling a long distance (Julie Yeargin: julie.yeargin@gdc.ga.gov).

Can't get through on the primary contact? You can also reach the Warden, Murray Tatum, at 706-776-4800 or murray.tatum@gdc.ga.gov. I'd use this as a backup, though. Try the primary contact first.

  1. Check which last-name group is up for your weekend - The facility’s schedule is based on the inmate’s last name, and the weekend assignment can rotate.
  2. Confirm the current hours right before you go - The facility states the rotation changes about every 90 days, so a quick confirmation helps you avoid showing up on the wrong day.

Holiday reminder: If your visit falls on a state holiday, visitation is open to everyone from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Confirm the holiday status when you call to check the schedule.

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