Planning Your First Visit: Which Georgia Prisons Are Closest to Major Cities (official listings)

Before you plan a route, confirm the facility address on the official Georgia Department of Corrections locations list. City names can be misleading. An old address from a third-party site, or even a quick map search, can send you to the wrong entrance or the wrong facility entirely. Getting the exact address first helps you set realistic travel time and cuts down on last-minute stress on visit day.

Near Atlanta, the GDC locations listing includes a Close Security facility at 332 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.

Near Augusta, the GDC locations listing includes a Minimum Security facility at 3001 Gordon Hwy, Grovetown, GA 30813.

Also in Augusta, the GDC listing includes a Medium Security facility at 601 Taylor Street, Augusta, GA 30901. This location is noted for Adult Male Felons.

For Macon, the GDC listing includes a location at 668 Oglethorpe Street, Macon, GA 31204. Use that exact address when mapping your trip so you're headed to the same destination the state has on file.

For Savannah, the GDC listing includes a location at 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405. Start with this official address, then confirm specific entry instructions before you go.

• ✓ Verify the exact street address on the official GDC locations listing before you leave
• ✓ Double-check that the city you searched matches the address you need (Atlanta, Grovetown/Augusta, Augusta, Macon, or Savannah)
• ✓ Confirm parking and the correct entrance with the facility before visit day

Once you've matched the city to the exact address, check the official GDC listing one more time before you travel. Even small differences (like NE vs. NW, or similar street names) can throw off your route. I also recommend confirming visit-day logistics directly with the facility. Schedules, check-in procedures, and required paperwork aren't always the same from one location to the next.

1. Check the official GDC facility listing: Confirm the address you plan to drive to matches the state’s current locations list.
2. Call ahead to confirm visiting details: Ask about visiting hours, required ID, and any paperwork you need to have approved before arrival.
3. Confirm where to enter and where to park: Make sure you know the correct gate or lobby for visitors.
4. Build in extra travel time: Plan for traffic, check-in lines, and time to correct a wrong turn if your GPS gets confusing.