Towns County Inmate Population Search
The Towns County inmate population data is not published in recent state jail reports. This mountain county in far northeast Georgia has a small population and a limited detention operation. The jail in Hiawassee serves the entire county. Even without published capacity numbers, the same statewide tools that work for other counties apply here. You can search for inmates using free online databases or contact the sheriff's office. This page covers every option available.
Towns County Quick Facts
Towns County Inmate Population Data
The Towns County Sheriff's Office operates the jail in Hiawassee. This is a small facility serving a county of about 12,000 residents in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Specific capacity and inmate count data are not available in recent Georgia Sheriffs' Association reports. This is common for smaller facilities that may not submit data every reporting cycle.
Hiawassee sits near Lake Chatuge on the Georgia-North Carolina border. The area is mostly rural and the county sees far fewer arrests than urban areas. The jail handles all local bookings and short-term holding. Staff follow the same state standards for detention and inmate care as every other Georgia jail, regardless of size.
Call the Towns County Sheriff's Office if you need to find out whether someone is in custody. Staff can share charges, bond information, and other booking details.
| Facility | Towns County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Hiawassee |
| Current Data | Not available in recent reports |
| Contact | Towns County Sheriff's Office |
Search Towns County Inmates Online
The GDC Offender Query covers the entire Georgia state prison system. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database returns facility data, sentence details, and photos. This is the right tool for anyone sentenced to state prison from Towns County. People held at the county jail on local charges may not appear.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name in the form above to search state records.
VINELink covers most Georgia county jails. Search by name and the system shows custody status. Register for alerts to get phone, email, or text notifications when an inmate is released or moved. Updates arrive roughly every 15 minutes.
A phone call to the sheriff's office in Hiawassee remains the most direct approach for a small county like this.
Towns County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request most government records. The Towns County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. You can request arrest reports, booking logs, and other inmate documents. Copies cost ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 restricts some state prison files. Medical records need written consent. For state records, use the GDC Open Records Portal.
Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53.
Towns County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for Georgia jails. Find a Towns County inmate and register for phone, email, or text notifications. The system contacts you when status changes. You need a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours. For support, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Inmates in Towns County
Call the Towns County Sheriff's Office for the jail's visiting schedule and rules. Most Georgia jails require a photo ID and have a dress code. Smaller facilities often have limited visiting hours. Confirm the schedule before driving to Hiawassee, especially if you are coming from a distance.
For state prison visits, the GDC visitation process requires a notarized form mailed to the facility. Include your photo ID and any supporting documents like a marriage license or birth certificate. Processing takes several weeks, sometimes up to a month. The GDC does not accept email submissions. Plan well in advance if you want to visit someone at a state facility. All visitors need an approved application on file before they can schedule any visit.
Towns County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Towns County data may not appear every month. The report still gives useful context about jails in the region.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole statewide. If someone from Towns County has been released under supervision, DCS tracks them across about 180,000 offenders.
Towns County Inmate Search Tips
When searching for someone in Towns County, remember that the GDC search only shows state prison inmates. If the person was arrested recently, they are likely at the county jail and may not appear in any online database for several hours. Try VINELink first for county-level lookups. If that does not work, call the sheriff in Hiawassee.
Towns County is in a remote part of northeast Georgia. The mountain location means internet and phone service can be spotty in some areas. If you are having trouble reaching the jail by phone, try again during normal business hours when staffing is highest. For urgent matters, the sheriff is available through the county dispatch center around the clock.
Nearby Counties
Towns County is in the far northeast corner of Georgia. Check these mountain counties if you cannot find someone locally.