FACTS ABOUT THE APPLING COUNTY DETENTION CENTER & SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
The new Appling County Detention Center, Sheriffs Office, Baxley Police Department and the 911 Dispatch Center was first occupied on December 6, 2000. Sheriff Mark Melton took office on January 1, 2017.The Complex has a total of 24,000 square feet of space.
The total cost of the construction was 3.6 million dollars paid entirely by SPLOST FUNDS.
The Detention Center consist of an 84 bed jail. The staff consist of 19 jailers, 1 Administrator and 1 Secretary.
Also, in the Detention Center are a Fireproof Evidence Room, Fireproof Records Room, Judges and Solicitors Office , First Appearance Room and a Secure Exercise Yard for Detainees.
APPLING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
BAXLEY, GEORGIA
