Rural vs. Urban: What Families Should Know About Georgia Prison Locations and Access

For a metro-area example, one facility is listed at 332 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. That same entry identifies it as Close Security. Pay attention to that detail early. Security classification can change what your paperwork looks like and who you need to contact with questions.

Savannah offers another city-based reference point. One facility is listed at 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405, which tends to be easier to find on a map if you're coming from outside the area.

Smaller-town locations can look very different on a GPS search or printed directions, so the exact street line matters. One facility is listed at 95 John Wilson Street, Nahunta, GA 31553.

Quitman is another smaller-town address in the official listings. One facility there is at 1003 Holloway Drive, Quitman, GA 31643.

Morgan, GA is a good reminder to watch for similar place names and multiple entries in the same town. The listings include an address at 28959 North Bermuda Street, Morgan, GA 39866, described as Adult Male Felons and classified as Medium Security. There's also a separate address at 27823 Main Street, Morgan, GA 39866.

Planning Considerations Verify Before Travel

• ✓ Confirm the exact street address on the official GDC locations listing before you travel (for example: 332 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405; 95 John Wilson Street, Nahunta, GA 31553; 1003 Holloway Drive, Quitman, GA 31643; 28959 North Bermuda Street, Morgan, GA 39866; 27823 Main Street, Morgan, GA 39866).
• ✓ Match the address to what is on your paperwork, including spelling, street type, and ZIP code.
• ✓ If you see multiple entries in the same town (like Morgan), double-check you are using the one that matches your documents.

Don't stop at the city name. Your paperwork may reference a facility name, a security level, or a population type, and the official listings sometimes show those details right next to the address. The Atlanta address is labeled Close Security; the Morgan address at 28959 North Bermuda Street is listed for Adult Male Felons and classified as Medium Security. If your documents and the listing don't match, you could end up calling the wrong place or driving to the wrong address.

1. Look up the facility on the official GDC locations listing. Write down the address exactly as shown.
2. Compare it to your paperwork. Check the city, street line, and any classification notes that appear on your documents.
3. Call to confirm if anything doesn’t match. If the address, facility name, or classification looks different, confirm the correct location before you travel.
4. Save a copy for travel day. Keep a screenshot or printout of the official listing so you can reference it if your GPS route looks off.

What you can reliably pull from these listings is location-based: street addresses, and in a couple of cases, classification details like Close Security or Medium Security plus an offender-type label. The listings do not include the day-to-day details families usually need, like visiting hours, check-in procedures, ID rules, or transportation options.

• ✓ Is this the exact address I should use for visits, mail, and paperwork for this person?
• ✓ Does the facility name on my documents match the current name used on the official listing?
• ✓ Do I need to be on an approved visitor list, and if so, how do I apply?
• ✓ What are the current visiting days and hours for the housing unit my loved one is in?
• ✓ Are visits scheduled in advance, and what happens if I arrive late?
• ✓ What ID is accepted, and are there special rules for minors or non-family visitors?
• ✓ Are there dress code rules that routinely cause visitors to be turned away?