GDC-Wheeler Correctional Facility - CoreCivic

Private Facility

Last Updated: February 24, 2024
Address
195 N Broad St, Alamo, GA 30411
Beds
2874
County
Wheeler
Phone
912-568-1732
Fax
912-568-1710
Mailing Address
195 N. Broad S, Alamo, GA 30411

WCF is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at WCF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 912-568-1732.

The inmates housed at GDC-Wheeler Correctional Facility - CoreCivic located at 195 N Broad St in Alamo, GA are placed according to their custody level and are incarcerated by a private company contracted by a government agency and are paid a per diem or monthly rate, either for each inmate in the facility or for each bed available. The facility is well-trained and well-staffed. This doesn't come without some controversy as the "price of incarceration" is big business and critics claim there is a monetary benefit to keeping people locked up. The flip side is this facility undergoes rigorous inspections and are some of the be maintained in the US.

For inmates that show a willingness to learn new things, there are educational and vocational training programs here that will prepare them for a successful reentry when released.

Wheeler Correctional Institution, owned by private prison company CoreCivic but managed by the Georgia Department of Corrections, was constructed in 1998 with a capacity to house 2874 inmates. Operating at a medium-security level, its primary objective is to ensure public safety while providing a safe and secure environment for medium-security offenders contracted by the State of Georgia.

The housing infrastructure at Wheeler Correctional Institution comprises eight main units, including a combination of cellblocks and dormitory-style units. Three cellblocks feature three pods each, accommodating between 80 to 88 inmates. Additionally, there are three dormitory-style units with six pods housing approximately 48 inmates and three more dormitory-style units with seven pods housing between 64 to 84 inmates. The institution also includes two segregation units, one with 98 total beds and the other with 80 total beds.

In terms of work details, inmates at Wheeler Correctional Institution are engaged in various maintenance tasks, including building and grounds maintenance. They also provide labor for the Cities of Alamo and Glenwood, Wheeler County, the Wheeler County Board of Education, Little Ocmulgee State Park, and recycling initiatives.

Programs offered at Wheeler Correctional Institution aim to support the educational, vocational, and therapeutic needs of its inmate population. Academic offerings include General Education Diploma (GED) courses, Adult Basic Education, and wellness and health programs. Counseling services encompass both individual and group sessions, addressing issues such as family violence, substance abuse, and personal development through programs like Confronting Self and Thinking for a Change. Recreational activities and religious services are also available, along with faith-based programs.

Furthermore, vocational training opportunities are provided in various fields such as computer technology, plumbing, electrical work, horticulture, masonry, and carpentry. These programs aim to equip inmates with valuable skills that can enhance their prospects for employment and successful reintegration into society upon release.

Inmate Locator

GDC-Wheeler Correctional Facility - CoreCivic publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Georgia. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

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Visitation Information

The first step in the visitation process is to become an approved visitor. To do so, you must first fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit a completed form to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated. Please include a copy of supporting documentation (photo id, marriage license, and birth certificate) along with the application. Consent forms must be notarized before they can be processed. All visitors must apply regardless of age. They must also be mailed to the facility where the offender is currently housed (email forms will not be accepted).

Visitation Resources

Dress Code - For adults: No tank tops, no mesh or see-through clothing, t-shirts cannot be sleeveless. No chest, shoulders, or stomach exposed. A skirt may not be more than 2 inches above the knee. No stretch pants or shorts may be worn. Only children are permitted to wear shorts. No Contraband is Permitted

Top 3 Reasons for Visitor Arrests: Cell phones, Drugs, and Tobacco

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