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ACA ACCREDITATION

At the most recent ACA conference 16 GDC facilities earned re-accreditation. This achievement reflects the dedication of our professionals who uphold our mission and commitment to excellence in public safety and rehabilitation.
We’ re also proud of our staff who presented before a national audience of peers, showcasing Georgia’ s leadership in corrections.
Congratulations to the following facilities: Bacon Probation Detention Center Baldwin State Prison Calhoun State Prison Emanuel Women’ s Facility Hancock State Prison
Hays State Prison Johnson State Prison Lee State Prison Helms Facility Montgomery State Prison
Patten Probation Detention Center Smith State Prison Washington State Prison Whitworth Women’ s Facility Wilcox State Prison
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