The Bacon County Jail, located in Alma, Georgia, holds adult inmates who are awaiting trial, awaiting sentencing, or are serving sentences for various crimes. Inmates at the facility may be facing misdemeanor or felony charges. To conduct a Bacon County inmate search, click here.

Jail Address

307 South Dixon Street
PO Box 237
Alma, GA, 31510

Bacon County Inmate Search

To conduct a Bacon County inmate search, click here. In addition, the sheriff’s office offers a free mobile app that can be used to conduct a Bacon County inmate search. To download the free app, click here.

Visitation

Jails in Georgia generally allow members of the public to visit inmates. Depending on the facility, in-person visits or virtual visits may be available. Every jail in Georgia has different hours and rules for visitation. For more information on visitation, please call the jail at 912-632-5166.

Inmate Mail / Bacon County Inmate Search

Inmates are allowed to receive mail from members of the public. However, before corresponding with an inmate via mail, it is advisable to confirm the inmate’s presence by conducting a Bacon County inmate search here. Each letter must include the sender’s name and return address. To send mail to an inmate, address it as follows:

Inmate’s first and last name
Bacon County Jail
PO Box 237
Alma, GA 31510

Prohibited Mail Items

Mail violations will result in the confiscation or return of the mail item. The following mail items are prohibited at the facility:

• Care packages
• Books or magazines
• Any letter or item altered by chemical substances
• Explicit materials

Inmate Communication

Inmates are offered various forms of communication while incarcerated. However, all forms of communication are closely monitored by jail staff, and violations will result in revocation of communication privileges. For more information on communicating with an inmate, please call the jail at 912-632-5166. The jail offers the following forms of communication:

• Video Visitation
• Landline Phone Calls
• Text Messaging
• Inmate Email

Programs

Each inmate at the facility is provided with basic necessities, including food and medical care. Many jails in Georgia allow inmates to work within the jail, such as in the kitchen or performing custodial duties. For a list of specific inmate programs, please contact the jail at 912-632-5166.

Sheriff’s Office

The local sheriff’s office is responsible for law enforcement, the investigation of crimes, the protection of residents, and administering the operations of the local county jail in the most efficient way possible. The office performs its duties with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.

Sheriff’s Office Address

307 South Dixon Street
PO Box 237
Alma, GA, 31510

About the County / Bacon County Inmate Search

The county, founded in 1914, is the 151st county in Georgia and is located in the southeastern portion of the state. The county is name for Augustus Bacon, who is a former senator from Georgia and president pro tempore. One of the most robust industries in the county is the blueberry industry, which provides significant income for the county. A detention center is also located in the county. To conduct a Bacon County inmate search, click here.

Demographics / Bacon County Inmate Search

As of 2020, there were slightly over 11,000 people in Bacon County, making it one of the smallest counties in the state. In the same year, the racial composition of the county was as follows: 72.74% White, 15.68% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.29% other, and 7.85% Hispanic. In addition, some individuals in the county reside at the local jail. To locate an inmate at the jail, click here.

Communities

City:

• Alma (county seat)

Unincorporated communities:

• Coffee
• Rockingham