Georgia Jail Association

The Georgia Jail Association is accepting nominations for the 2025 Awards, which will be presented at the 2026 Annual Training Conference.

Award Categories:

* 2025 Officer of the Year:
Honors a Correctional Officer/Deputy Sheriff involved in daily detention operations who demonstrates exemplary performance, service, spirit, and accomplishments.

* 2025 Detention Supervisor of the Year:
Recognizes a supervisor who demonstrates strong leadership and managerial ability while significantly improving detention operations.

* 2025 Paul J. Strickland Professional Service Award:
Honors a professional service provider (such as healthcare or food service personnel) who has enhanced detention facility operations through innovation and improved services.

* 2025 Detention Administrator of the Year:
Presented to an administrator who has promoted professional standards, implemented new programs, supported employee training, and demonstrated distinguished service over time.

* 2025 Training Officer of the Year:
Recognizes excellence and innovation in peace officer and law enforcement training.

Nominate a deserving employee or professional service provider today!

Annual Awards Nomination | GJA Online The GJA is accepting award nomination letters for our annual awards. Recipients will be honored at our annual training conference during the award ceremony banquet dinner. We are proud to highlight those individuals that strive to excel in work and life. Prepare and submit your letter today in...

A special thank you to Pay Tel Communications, Inc., for supporting the Georgia Jail Association as a Silver Sponsor.

Their partnership enables the Association to continue serving jail professionals throughout Georgia by promoting training, collaboration, and professional growth within the corrections community.

We appreciate PayTel’s support and commitment to those who work every day in Georgia’s jails.

We’re proud to recognize eBONDS as a Silver Sponsor of the Georgia Jail Association.

Their support helps the Association continue providing valuable training, resources, and networking opportunities for jail professionals across Georgia. Partnerships with organizations like eBonds strengthen our ability to serve the corrections community and promote excellence in our profession.

Thank you, eBonds, for your support and commitment to Georgia’s jail professionals.

Thank you to OD Security North America for being a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Georgia Jail Association Annual Training Conference.

Their partnership helps support a valuable opportunity for Georgia’s corrections professionals to come together for training, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas that strengthen our profession.

We appreciate OD Security North America’s support and commitment to the Georgia Jail Association.

We would like to recognize Guardian RFID as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Georgia Jail Association Annual Training Conference.

Partnerships like this play an important role in strengthening the corrections community and supporting opportunities for education, networking, and innovation within Georgia’s jail system.

We appreciate Guardian RFID for partnering with GJA and helping make this year’s conference a success.

We are proud to announce Legacy Commissary Services as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Georgia Jail Association Annual Training Conference.

Their continued support helps make this important event possible, bringing together corrections professionals from across the state for training, collaboration, and leadership development.

Thank you to Legacy Commissary for your commitment to supporting the mission of the Georgia Jail Association and the professionals who serve our communities every day.

🚨VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN🚨
2026 Georgia Jail Association Annual Training Conference

Join detention professionals from across Georgia August 3–7, 2026, in Cu***ng, GA, and showcase your company to leaders in the corrections industry.

Choose the level that fits your organization:

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSOR – $5,000
🥇 GOLD SPONSOR – $3,500
🥈 SILVER SPONSOR - $2500
🥉 VENDOR BOOTH – $600

📅 Vendor Show: Tuesday, August 4 | 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Buford, GA - Legacy Lodge @ Lake Lanier

👉 Register today: www.gjaonline.org

💬 Tag a company that should be at the 2026 GJA Conference!

National Institute for Jail Operations -NIJO Southern JAILCON is in Chattanooga, Tennessee this year.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventsquid.com/mobileapp.cfm?id=30761&ref=jailcon.org/?ref=jailtraining.org

ICYMI: Senate Republicans announced plans for a new forensic mental health hospital to alleviate jail overcrowding.

This marks Georgia’s first new forensic mental health hospital in over 60 years.

As a caucus, we are committed to prioritizing public safety and ensuring that those in need of mental health services receive the right care in the right setting, rather than in our county jails.

The hotel reservation link for the 2026 GJA Annual Training Conference is now live.
📍 Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier
🗓 August 3–7, 2026
We recommend securing your room as soon as possible.

👉 Reserve Your Room:
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