July 10, 2025
New Warden at Autry State Prison
Michael Graham Promoted
FORSYTH, Ga. – Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Michael Graham, Deputy Warden of Security at Central State Prison (SP), to Warden at Autry SP, effective July 16, 2025. As Warden, Graham will be responsible for overseeing staff members and approximately 411 male offenders.
"Michael has worked his way up through the ranks and excelled at each position he has held," said Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. "We are confident that he will continue to uphold the GDC mission as takes on his new role as Warden at Autry SP."
Graham began his career with the Department in 2007 as a Correctional Officer at Telfair SP. In 2009, he transferred to Montogomery SP, and in 2010 he was promoted to Sergeant at Telfair SP. In 2012, he transferred to Wilcox SP as a Correctional Officer and then to Burruss Correctional Training Center (BCTC). During his tenure at BCTC he was promoted through the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. In 2019, he was promoted to Unit Manager at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, and to Deputy Warden of Security at Dooly SP later that year. In 2022, he transferred to his current role at Central SP as Deputy Warden of Security.
Graham is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Columbus State University. His departmental training includes Basic Correctional Officer Training, Basic Counselor Training, Sergeants Academy, Basic Management Training, Professional Management Training through Columbus State University, Supervision I, II, and III, Deputy Warden of Security Academy, and Warden’s Pre-Command.
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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 approximately 50,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit http://www.gdc.ga.gov .