Cobb County Jail

Jail Layout

Interview with Harry, Qtip, Hanna, DoneMyTime, Linda, Missy and Josh


JM: How many different blocks were there?
Harry: A pod through Z pod. There is also the infirmary.
Qtip: Im Not Sure I was In the l pod and there was l1-L6
Hanna: For the females there were 6 different blocks I think.
DoneMyTime: A-Z pods
Linda: I NEVER TRIED TO COUNT THEM BUT THERE WAS AT LEAST 6-8 ON THE FLOOR I WAS ON. I THINK.
Missy: I HAVE NO IDEA.WHY DOES THAT MATTER?
Josh: The facility is comprised on pods based on security level. I was initially assigned to Pod M-2 and later transferred to Pod L-2. Both were dormitory pods (i.e., no cells) with bunk beds and housed approximately 70 inmates. Both were more laid-back. Other pods are high security (e.g., violent offenders) and use cells.

JM: Did they have names? If so, what were they?
Harry: As stated before they are alphabetically named.
Qtip: l1 l2 l3 l4 l5 l6
Hanna: B PODS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
DoneMyTime: Mpod etc.. Lpod etc M-6 or L-1
Linda: L 1,L2,ECT.
Missy: YES I DONT KNOW ALL OF THEM BUT I CAN NAME A FEW.THERES ALFA,BRAVO,CAPPA,DELTA,AND G,L,M,O,THE REST I DON'T KNOW ABOUT.
Josh: I believe the pods are distinguished by letters (e.g., Pod A) and by number (e.g., Pod L-2). The letter indicates security level and each Pod has 5 or 6 divisions (e.g., Pods M-1 through M-5).

JM: Which inmates were housed in the different blocks?
Harry: Felons were housed in certain pods and misdemeanors in other pods. M-1 pod was where everyone goes first until you are tested for TB and other diseases. Then you are moved to whatever pod they have available. These inmates are ones doing time, and are a little bit more intimidating.
Qtip: Men and the dangerous criminals
Hanna: B-1 was the intake POD where you first come in to get accustomed to jail I guess. It's a short term POD for 7-10 days. This POD has two free phones so you can get out if thats possible.
DoneMyTime: Felons separate with bracelets labled felons from misdemeanors. Goes against innocent until proven guilty.
Linda: I COULDN'T TELL YOU BECAUSE I WAS ROOMED WITH MURDERS,BANK ROBBERS,CAR THIEVES SHOPLIFTERS AND SO ON.
Missy: WE WERE ALL HOUSED TOGETHER ONLY THE HIGH PROFILE INMATES WERE ON LOCK DOWN.
Josh: This is based on security level. High risk inmates are grouped together and wear orange uniforms. Lower risk inmates are grouped together and wear blue uniforms. There is not felony/misdemeanor segregation. Misdemeanors are indicated by blue arm bands and felonies by red arm bands. Both red and blue arm bands may be in the same Pod. The arm bands are the facility issued inmate identification.

JM: What do you remember being the nicest and worst parts about the different blocks?
Harry: The nicest part about the pod is when you get sleep. I never could really get good sleep due to the fact you are awaken every 6 hours for a head count. You must get out of bed and stand up, get counted and then you are able to lie back down. The worst would probably be the showers and toilets. M pod was pretty nasty as it is mainly people getting off dope and/or sobering up. Once moved to another pod the inmates are a little cleaner and try to keep the facilities cleaner. Still it is absolutely nasty. You must wear your sandals at all times. There is no telling what you might catch barefoot. Sandals are a must in the shower.
Qtip: I was only in L3 and it was pretty easy going except when the inmates got into fights
Hanna: I would have to say the nicest part of B-2 which was the second block they took me too, was the fact that they didn't paint over the windows, so you had some visual stimulation. The worst part of the blocks was the bathrooms, beds, showers, and temperature.
DoneMyTime: the library is ok, the worst is the bathrooms and it is freezing cold
Linda: NOTHING NICE ABOUT THE BLOCKS. WORST PART HAVING TO SLEEP ON THE FLOOR IN THESE THINGS CALLED BOATS. THEY NEVER CLEAN THEM.
Missy: THERE ARE NO NICE PARTS ABOUT JAIL BUT IF I HAD TO SPEAK ON THAT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY WHEN THIS ONE GUARD USED TO COME IN OUR CELL BLOCK EVERY NIGHT AND READ US A BIBLE VERSE BEFORE WE WENT TO BED.BUT THE WORST PART WAS JUST ABOUT EVERY PART OF BEING IN JAIL.THE NOISE,THE DISRESPECT FROM THE GUARDS.
Josh: Worst: Lights always on, inmates always shouting, and total boredom (very little reading material unless you have it shipped to you and no television). Bunk beds were metal with a thin mattress. After a while, causes body pain and sleeping becomes difficult. Best: Pods M-2 and L-2 were more laid-back and the inmates were generally friendly. The showers are almost always available and you can shower alone.