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Webster County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Webster, GA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Webster County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Webster County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

7235 Washington Street
Preston, Georgia 31824

Fax Number

229-828-8870

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Webster County Jail?

Webster County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Webster County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Preston police department at 229-828-7503 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Webster County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Georgia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Georgia.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Webster County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 229-828-7503.

Webster County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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More Information

Webster county jail was established shortly after Kinchafoonee County became Webster county in the time frame of 1855 - 1856. The jail design is a one story 'Late Victorian' style. This first jail was a wooden box frame structure with two highly placed windows, and is preserved in excellent condition today. It stands next door to the second jail Webster county constructed in 1910. Both of these jails have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The second jail constructed in Webster county, was a box-style, two-story, red brick building. This second jail construction was created to replace the old wooden Webster jail. This new jail held prisoner right up to the 1990's and also functioned as the sheriff's office. It was more than twice the size of the older jail with more than 10 windows.

Webster County, was originally named Kinchafoonee county. Kinchafoonee was Georgia's 104th county. The name change of the county occurred in February 21, 1856 in honor of Daniel Webster, a New England orator and statesman. The first Sheriff was Carey T. Cox serving in the years of 1853-1855.

While, Webster county was a sleepy Georgia town back in the 1880's, it certainly had its share of controversy and excitement. Webster county is known for the hanging of a White woman, something that was unheard of in those days. Susan Eberhart was a 19 year old housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Enoch F. Spann. It was said, Susan had an affair with Mr. Spann. It was said, Mr. Spann wanted to kill his invalid wife, and he attempted to kill her on many occasions. This last successful attempt ended with him involving Susan Eberhart. According to a statement from Susan Eberhart, she was forced to take part in the murder under duress. She feared for her own life from her violent employer, Enoch F. Spann. Though many in the town had compassion for this young girls plight, the Governor of Georgia did not see fit to grant mercy. Therefore, on May 2, 1873 Susan Eberhart was hung at the Webster county court house.

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