Georgia Department of Corrections

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ADDRESS:
322 PONCE DE LEON AVE, NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
PHONE:(404) 206-5103/5075 / FAX: (404) 206-5133
POPULATION:ADULT MALE FELONS
CONSTRUCTED: 1920's
CAPACITY:245
OPENED:1970
SECURITY LEVEL:MINIMUM
RENOVATED: 1991

MISSION:

Atlanta Transitional Center has a dual mission. First, prepare adult male felons who are nearing the end of their incarceration to assume responsible citizenship. Second, maintain an OJT work force of felons who have up to forty-two months left on their sentence to operate outside details for various state agencies at no cost to taxpayers. Metro SP is the host facility.

HOUSING:

Two five-story buildings with resident housing on three floors in each building which consists of rooms that sleep from 2-6.

WORK DETAILS

We provide nine OJT details located at various state agencies in Custodial Maintenance, Food Service, Building Maintenance, Auto Repair/Maintenance, Landscaping and Laundry Services.

PROGRAMS:

• Counseling: Family Violence, Work Adjustment Groups, Job Readiness, Victim Impact, BASICS World of Work, AA/NA, Level II Alcohol & Drug Groups, M4C
• Recreation: General Recreation, Yard Call, Wellness Walk
• Religious Activities: Various Worship Services, Bible Study, Muslim Services & Prayers