Dooly State Prison, GA

Before planning a visit to Dooly State Prison, check the facility's posted visitation days and hours. You'll need to be approved first—complete the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility. Once approved, request visits through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) online visitation form. Pay attention to deadlines: weekend visitation requests must be in by 5:00 PM Wednesday, and state holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. If plans change after you've scheduled, GDC's online tools let you add a visitor to an existing reservation or cancel a scheduled visit.

Address mail to Dooly State Prison using the facility mailing address listed in the GDC "Find a Facility" tool. Every envelope needs the inmate's full name and their GDC/inmate number. Food and approved vendor packages must go through Union Supply—no exceptions. You can order by mail, phone, or fax, but orders received after the program deadline won't be accepted, so confirm cutoffs before placing an order. Union Supply adds a $2.95 non-refundable shipping and handling charge, and GDC spending and weight limits apply. For juvenile offenders, approved family or friends may order one property package per month through the Georgia Inmate Package system.

Dooly State Prison is at 1412 Plunkett Road, Unadilla, GA 31091—use this for mapping, mail, or confirming you're headed to the right place. Driving from I‑75 South? Take exit 122/Highway 230 and follow Plunkett Road; the prison will be on your right in the Unadilla area. Before traveling or sending mail, double-check phone numbers, department addresses, and current procedures on the Georgia DOC "Locations" page rather than relying on third‑party listings. If you believe someone isn't receiving proper medical care, follow Georgia DOC's escalation steps—start with the inmate's counselor and work up the chain, including the Office of the Ombudsman if the issue remains unresolved. Have the inmate's full name and ID ready when contacting staff.

Dooly State Prison is a medium-security Georgia institution housing general population inmates. Its facility profile lists operating capacity, construction year, opening year, and published visitation days and hours. The prison also has an isolation/segregation unit with 71 beds. Dooly operates an on-site farm producing fresh vegetables shipped to other state facilities—this provides structured work assignments for inmates. Education options include GED and Adult Basic Education courses, plus other programs and vocational opportunities. If your loved one is asking about a routine transfer, statewide policy generally requires 12 months at an institution with no Disciplinary Reports in the prior six months. Meeting that standard doesn't guarantee approval.