Macon State Prison: inmate search, address, visiting and mail
Official contact details for families, plus how Georgia sentence credits work. From GDC sources.
Address and phone
Macon State Prison
2728 Hwy 49 South, Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-3400
From the official GDC page. [Source]
Facility facts
| Capacity | 1762 |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1994 |
How GDC describes this facility
Ensure public safety and effectively house offenders while operating a safe and secure facility. House close security inmates. This is a Tier I & II facility.
Quoted from the official GDC page. [GDC]
Visiting
Visiting hours listed by GDC: [GDC]
Effective July 1, 2019 , the Visitation Schedule will change for the next six months. Below is the schedule for July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Last name beginning with letters M – Z Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Last name beginning with letters A – L Holidays All Visitors Hours: 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM Effective July 1, 2019 , the TIER Visitation Schedule will change for the next six months. Below is the schedule for July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Wednesday, 09:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Last name beginning with letters A – L Friday, 09:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Last name beginning with letters M - Z
- Every visitor, of any age, must mail a Visitation Request Form to the facility, with a copy of photo ID and supporting documents. Emailed forms are not accepted. [GDC visiting]
- Once you are approved, request a scheduled visit online.
- Cell phones, smartwatches and other wireless devices are not allowed.
Schedules change. Call (478) 472-3400 or check GDC before every trip.
Mail and phone
- Phone calls go through Securus. Calls are $0.08 a minute and last at most 25 minutes, and only numbers on the person's Call Allow List can be called. [GDC mail]
- Check GDC's Contact an Offender page for current mail rules before you write.
How sentence credits work here
Credit rules come from Georgia law and are the same at every GDC facility. Read Georgia's current good-time and earned-time rules, with sources.
FAQ
How do I find someone at Macon State Prison?
Use the official GDC Offender Query. Search by name or GDC number. The record shows the person's current facility.
What is the address of Macon State Prison?
2728 Hwy 49 South, Oglethorpe, GA 31068. Phone: (478) 472-3400. Source: the GDC facility page.
How do I send mail to someone at Macon State Prison?
Follow the mail rules on GDC's Contact an Offender page. Use the person's full name and GDC number, and confirm the current facility in the Offender Query first.
Sources: GDC facility page · GDC visiting · GDC mail · Last verified: · Corrections