Jail Information · Columbia County · Georgia

Columbia County Jail Information

Columbia County Detention Center — address, phone, visitation, and bail help.

If someone you care about was arrested in Columbia County (Appling area — including arrests by county or local agencies that book here), they are typically held at the Columbia County Detention Center. This page covers facility contact info, inmate lookup, visitation, mail and phone notes, and how to post a bail bond with Anytime Bail Bonding.

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Facility

Columbia County Detention Center

Primary booking and detention facility for Columbia County arrests.

Columbia County Detention Center

Address: 2273 County Camp Road, Appling, GA 30802
Jail phone: (706) 541-0754

Inmate Lookup

Looking Up an Inmate in Columbia County

Search current bookings online, or call the Detention Center:

Columbia County inmate inquiry →
Jail phone: (706) 541-0754
Have the person’s full name ready (and booking / ID number if you have it).

Visitation

Visiting Information

Columbia uses video visitation (remote or lobby terminals). Policies change — confirm on the sheriff site before you schedule.

Schedule remote video visits through ICSolutions → or call 888-506-8407 (typically schedule at least 24 hours ahead; up to ~14 days out)
Lobby video terminals are also available (may involve wait time if busy)
Inmates in permanent housing who have not lost privileges typically get up to three 20-minute visits per week
Minors (except legal spouses) generally need a parent/guardian for on-site visits; dress code and conduct rules apply
Full rules: Rules for Visitation (Sheriff) →

General bail FAQ →

Mail, Money & Phone

Deposits, Property, Mail, and Phone Calls

Money: Lobby kiosk (cash or card) anytime, or deposit online at JailATM →. Money orders / certified checks can be mailed to the inmate at P.O. Box 310, Appling, GA 30802 (include full name and housing unit).

Property: Accepted at the Detention Center lobby anytime — mainly jury-trial clothing (timing rules apply) and screened medical items (inhalers, eyeglasses, etc.). Photo ID required to pick up released property. Details: General Information →.

Personal mail (updated): As of late 2025, personal letters/photos are digitally delivered. Use the facility’s published mail address (currently a processing P.O. Box — confirm on the sheriff site before mailing). Packages and legal mail still follow facility rules.

Phone: The jail does not accept incoming calls or messages for inmates. Outbound collect/debit calls go through ICSolutions (888-506-8407).

Bail Bonds

How Bail Works at This Jail

If bond is set, Columbia County typically accepts a professional bail bond (approved bondsman), a cash bond (full amount plus fees), or in some cases a property bond (Columbia County property rules apply). Georgia law also assesses a small sheriff bonding fee on bonds originating here — confirm current amount at the facility.

Most families use a licensed bondsman. Premiums are often about 10%–15% of the total bail. Anytime Bail Bonding serves Columbia County from our Augusta team — available 24/7. For the jail’s approved-bondsman list, call (706) 541-0754; to start with us, call Augusta.

Get Bail Now →
(706) 823-1111

Full bail process guide →

Timing

How Long Until Release?

After bail is posted, release typically takes 2–8 hours depending on booking volume, time of day, and whether any holds (warrants, probation, etc.) are on the inmate. Multiple releases at once can add wait time. We monitor bonds we handle and keep families updated.

Call (706) 823-1111 for status on a bond we are posting.

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