Georgia

Use the facility’s listed mailing address, and include your loved one’s name and GDC number on the envelope. Some jails use a separate central mail processing address, for example Gwinnett County says most incoming mail must be addressed to JailATM.com for the Gwinnett County Jail at its Atlanta mail processing address.

For GDC facilities, food packages are handled through Union Supply using the vendor’s ordering instructions. For some county jails, commissary and adding funds may be done through a jail services site, for example Floyd County uses JailATM for commissary orders and adding funds.

First, fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated. After you’re approved, GDC says scheduled visit requests are submitted through its online request form when required.

Go with the official facility or sheriff’s office page, and treat the third-party listing as unverified. Some guides also include disclaimers that their information is general and not legal advice, and details can be out of date.

Yes, they can be. GDC states calls may be subject to monitoring and recording, so avoid sharing sensitive information over the phone.