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Who to Call When You Have Questions About Barrow County Jail

Need to reach someone at Barrow County Jail (Barrow County Detention Center)? Start with the main phone line. For inmate population info, check the Sheriff's Office detention pages online.

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For general questions about the Barrow County Detention Center, call (770) 307-3080. This is the number to use for confirming basic information or getting routed to the right department.

The Barrow County Detention Center is located at 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, Georgia 30680. Use this address for mapping apps, in-person drop-offs (when allowed), or any time you need the facility's physical location.

Items and Donations

  • ✓ Call (770) 307-3080.
  • ✓ Select option 1 to get details about items that may be brought to or dropped off for an inmate.
  • ✓ Have the inmate’s full name ready.
  • ✓ Be ready to describe the item you want to bring or drop off so staff can tell you whether it is allowed and how to do it.

Tip: For item drop-off questions, the Detention Center directs callers to choose option 1 on the main phone line.

Trying to check who is currently in custody? The Barrow County Sheriff's Office website has an external link labeled "Daily Inmate Population Report." That's the quickest way to view the daily population list online.

When you call (770) 307-3080, staff can typically help with practical questions, like which menu option handles item drop-off details (option 1). If you're calling about a specific person, have their name ready so staff can respond faster. Some topics are handled through other channels, and the front desk may not be able to discuss personal or case-related details over the phone.

  • ✓ The inmate’s full legal name
  • ✓ The inmate ID number (if you know it)
  • ✓ Your relationship to the person in custody
  • ✓ A clear, one-sentence reason for your call (for example: “I need item drop-off details”)
  • ✓ The facility name and address you are calling about: Barrow County Detention Center, 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, Georgia 30680

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