Georgia Department of Corrections

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ADDRESS:
321 HWY 119 SOUTH / POST OFFICE BOX 235
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
PHONE:PHONE: (912) 754-2108 / FAX: (912) 754-7306
FAX:ADULT MALE FELONS
CONSTRUCTED: 1914
CAPACITY:250 STATE, 6 COUNTY
OPENED:1925
SECURITY LEVEL:MEDIUM
RENOVATED: 2001

MISSION:

Provide housing for state and county offenders and a general labor force supporting Effingham County Government.

HOUSING:

Four dormitories that house 64 offenders each. Six isolation/segregation cells.

WORK DETAILS

10 details consisting of 10-12 offenders each who help with the Effingham County workforce by cutting right-of-ways, cleaning out draining hitches/pipes, perform litter control, maintain county parks, and etc.

• SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
• MINIMUM
• MEDIUM

PROGRAMS:

• Academic: GED
• Counseling: Work Release, Pre-Release Programs, AA/NA, M4C
• Recreation: General Recreation
• Religious Activities: Various Worship Services, Bible Study, Choir
• Vocational/OJT:Food Service, Laundry, Carpentry, Small Engine Repair, Welding, Brick Mason, Flag Crews, Barbershop, Auto Mechanics, and Grounds Maintenance

DIRECTIONS:

Take I-75 South to I-16 East to Exit 137, Springfield then turn left on Hwy 119. Go approximately three blocks to the stop sign and make a right onto Hwy 119. Go approximately 1.5 miles to the stop sign and make a left onto Hwy 80 and an immediate right onto Hwy 119. Go approximately six miles to the stop sign and make a left onto Hwy 119. Go approximately four miles and make a right onto Hwy 119. Continue for approximately 11.5 to Springfield. At the first traffic light in Springfield go straight and make the first right into the prison.