New Superintendent at Paulding Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

Commissioner: Tyrone Oliver

Director of Public Affairs: Joan Heath

Ronald Barnes Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Ronald Barnes to Superintendent at the Paulding Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (RSAT), effective February 1, 2023. As Superintendent, Barnes will be responsible for overseeing staff and supervising 235 male detainees.

"Barnes has been a dedicated and dependable employee since beginning his career twenty-six years ago," said Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. "We are confident that both detainees and staff will benefit from his leadership and commitment to the mission at Paulding RSAT."

Barnes began his career with the GDC in 1997 as a Correctional Officer (CO) at Hays State Prison (SP). During his tenure with the agency, he was promoted to TACT Squad Commander, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Unit Manager. In 2020, he was promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Hays SP, where he currently serves.

Barnes' departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training, Professional Management Program through Columbus State University, Sergeants Academy, POST Instructor Training, and Deputy Warden of Security Training.

About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising nearly 52,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 10,500 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit https://gdc.georgia.gov.