Department of Corrections
Welcome to Our Department
The City of Atlanta Department of Corrections' mission is to provide a safe and secure correctional environment; enhance public safety through partnerships with the community and law enforcement.
Elder Dancy, Chief of Corrections
Chief Elder Dancy oversees the overall operation and administration of the Atlanta City Detention Center, Grady Hospital Detention, and carries out the mandate of the Atlanta Municipal Court. His responsibilities also include providing essential services to vulnerable citizens during emergencies and critical incidents, as well as working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve a safer community. Additionally, he manages a $20.2 million budget, and approximately 200 employees.
Natasha Johnson
Deputy Chief
nnjohnson@atlantaga.gov
Timothy Quiller
Deputy Chief
tquiller@atlantaga.gov
Marnita Travis
Major
mwardlaw@atlantaga.gov
Carsandra Wiggins
Major
CKwiggins@atlantaga.gov
Allen McDaniel
Major
admcdaniel@atlantaga.gov
Kawanna Williams
Director
kswilliams@atlantaga.gov
The City of Atlanta Department of Corrections' mission is to provide a safe and secure correctional environment; enhance public safety through partnerships with the community and law enforcement.
The City of Atlanta Department of Corrections' vision is to protect the public while striving for excellence through exemplary customer service and promoting community involvement.
Integrity: We will strive to uphold the public trust by being honest, competent, and consistent in our beliefs and actions. We will hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct.
Teamwork: We value working as a team and we recognize that more can be accomplished working together than working individually.
Striving For Excellence: We strive to deliver “best in class” services and we promote, and reward excellence as demonstrated by our employees.
Fiscally Sound Stewardship: We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public assets is essential for public confidence in government.
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