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How to Send Money to an Inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility (Options, Fees, and Requirements)
Sending money is straightforward once you know the rules—especially the one that trips people up most: you have to be on the approved visitor list.
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Scheduling a Visit at Wheeler Correctional Facility: Approval, Deadlines, and Managing Visits
Scheduling a visit at Wheeler Correctional Facility comes down to two things: getting approved first, then submitting your request before the cutoff. Here's how to handle approval, scheduling, changes, and common reasons visits get denied.
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The cheapest way to send money to someone in a Georgia prison (money order voucher vs. JPay fees)
Want to keep costs down? The free money order voucher is usually your cheapest option — but only if you're approved to send funds in the first place. Here's how the voucher stacks up against JPay fees, plus the one rule that can block any payment.
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Visitation
- Wheeler operates on a rotating visitation schedule—contact the facility for the current visiting days and hours.
- A completed Visitation Request Form submitted to the facility is required to become an approved visitor.
- Weekend visitation requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM Wednesday; state-holiday requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
Communication
- Securus pre-paid collect or direct-bill accounts for Wheeler can be set up online or by calling 1-800-844-6591, and multiple phone numbers may be added to a pre-paid account.
- Securus lists calling rates at $0.06 per minute and shows the cost of a 25-minute call as $1.50.
- Individual Securus deposits are limited to a maximum of $200.00 per deposit.
Mail & Letters
- Wheeler Correctional Facility mail should be addressed to P.O. Box 466, Alamo, GA 30411.
- GDC authorizes Union Supply to receive and deliver approved food and package orders for Wheeler inmates; family and friends may order through Union Supply.
- Mail orders to Union Supply should be sent to P.O. Box 619059, Dallas, TX 75261-9059 (Dept. 421, 2500 Regent Blvd).
Sending Money
- You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before you can use any payment method to send money to that inmate.
- Wheeler accepts a free mail-in money-order voucher you can create and send; allow up to two weeks for mail and processing.
- JPay's listed fees include $3.50 per transaction for transfers of $0.01–$20.00.
Facility Info
- Wheeler Correctional Institution is a medium‑security facility that opened in 1998 with a capacity of 2,874 beds.
- Visitation follows a rotating schedule; contact the facility for the current visitation days and hours.
- Housing includes multiple unit types: cellblocks, dormitories, and segregation units with specified pod and bed counts.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Wheeler Correctional Facility uses a rotating visitation schedule—check the current schedule or call ahead before making the trip. To visit, you must be approved: submit a completed Visitation Request Form to the facility. Some family members can be requested by the offender and reviewed for approval, while "Significant Relationship" visitors require the offender to initiate and complete a Significant Relationship Visitor Application for leadership review. Use the GDC visitation form to request visits, add visitors to an existing scheduled visit, or cancel. Plan ahead—weekend requests are due by Wednesday at 5:00 PM, and state-holiday requests are due by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday. Visits can be refused or revoked for security reasons or falsified information.
Read full guideCommunication
Wheeler Correctional Facility uses Securus for inmate phone services. Set up a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account online or by calling 1-800-844-6591—you can add multiple phone numbers to a single pre-paid account. Securus lists calls at $0.06 per minute, with a 25-minute call running $1.50. Deposits max out at $200 each, and pre-paid collect funding via the website, IVR, live agent, or check shows a $0.00 funding fee. Know the rules: calls may be monitored or recorded, call forwarding and three-way calling are prohibited, calls are limited to 25 minutes, and calls can only go to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. Set up and verify your Securus account before expecting calls or scheduling video visits. For at-home video, make sure you have a webcam or smartphone and stable internet.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Send personal mail to Wheeler Correctional Facility at P.O. Box 466, Alamo, GA 30411. For approved food or package items, the Georgia Department of Corrections authorizes Union Supply to accept and deliver orders for GDC inmates, including Wheeler. Mail Union Supply orders to P.O. Box 619059, Dallas, TX 75261-9059 (Dept. 421, 2500 Regent Blvd), or order by phone (1-562-361-5719 or toll-free 1-855-247-0563) or fax (1-310-603-1188). Union Supply charges a $2.95 shipping and handling fee on all orders, and GDC spending and weight limits apply. Always include the inmate's full name and GDC/inmate number.
Read full guideSending Money
Before sending money to an inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility, make sure you're on their approved visitor list—this is required for any deposit method. To send funds by mail, Wheeler accepts a free money-order voucher you can create and send, but plan ahead: mail delivery and processing can take up to two weeks. For faster options, deposit online or by phone through JPay. Small transfers start at $3.50 for $0.01–$20.00. If you get stuck, JPay offers 24/7 live-agent phone support. Have the inmate's name and facility ready, follow the voucher or vendor instructions closely, and note that deposits may be applied to outstanding inmate debts per facility procedures.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 16How do I get approved to visit an inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility?
To get approved, submit a completed Visitation Request Form to Wheeler for review. Some family members can be requested by the offender for approval, while significant-relationship visitors must be initiated through the offender’s Significant Relationship Visitor Application and reviewed by facility leadership.
VisitationWhat are Wheeler’s deadlines for requesting weekend or holiday visits?
Weekend visit requests must be submitted by Wednesday at 5:00 PM. State-holiday visit requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM three days before the holiday.
VisitationCan I add or cancel visitors after scheduling a visit at Wheeler?
Yes. The GDC online scheduling system lets you add visitors to a scheduled visit or cancel using the provided link.
VisitationHow do I set up a phone account for an inmate at Wheeler Correctional Facility?
Set up a Securus pre-paid collect or direct-bill account online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. You can add multiple phone numbers to a single pre-paid account.
CommunicationHow much do phone calls from Wheeler cost?
Securus lists calls at $0.06 per minute. A full 25-minute call is listed as $1.50.
CommunicationAre calls from Wheeler monitored and are there limits on call features or duration?
Yes—calls may be monitored or recorded. Call forwarding and three-way calling aren’t permitted, calls are limited to 25 minutes, and calls can only be placed to numbers on the offender’s Call Allow List.
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Wheeler Correctional Facility (Wheeler Correctional Institution) is a medium-security prison in Georgia that opened in 1998 and holds up to 2,874 people. Visitation follows a rotating schedule — contact the facility to confirm the current days and hours.
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