The Macon County Detention Center, built in 1999, is a 75 bed facility for holding sentenced and unsentenced individuals who have less than a year to serve or are awaiting sentencing.

The facility has three male dormitories. Two of the dormitories hold 24 inmates each and one dormitory holds 12 inmates.

There is one female dormitory, which holds 12 female inmates.

There is a medical isolation cell and two single lock down cells for inmates with special needs.

The dorms are under watch by the control room operator and detention officers, who make regular rounds throughout the facility. In addition, there are more than 20 video cameras, which also provide surveillance throughout the facility.

The detention center has an agreement with the local health department to take care of inmates in need of non-emergency medical attention.

The detention center has a work release program that allows a sentenced inmate, who meets certain requirements, to be checked out of the facility at 7 a.m. and return at 7 p.m.

Inmates are also given the opportunity to take part in Bible studies and worship services twice a week.
There are also counseling and substance abuse programs offered to inmates.

The following are responsible for the administration of
The Macon County Detention Center.


• Capt. Tim Holland / Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm /(828) 349-2264
• Ms. Lu Sharpe / Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm / (828) 349-2270
• Sgt. Doug Hampton / Mon. - Fri. 7am - 5pm / (828) 349-2264
• Sgt. Robert Young / Mon. - Fri. 4pm - 5am / (828) 349-2264