The Jail System
Georgia has 183 jails in 159 counties. The total jail population in 2017 is unavailable.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2017, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of State of Georgia correctional authorities was 66,146 located in 56 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. The Georgia Department of Corrections had a staff of 9,779 employees and budget of $1.23 billion.