Newnan Booking Reports
Newnan booking reports are maintained by the Coweta County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail that holds all people arrested in the city. Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County, and the sheriff's office provides an online inmate catalog where anyone can search Newnan booking records by name. The tool is free, publicly accessible, and does not require a formal records request. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., and reflect current and recent bookings in Coweta County.
Newnan Quick Facts
Coweta County Inmate Catalog
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office runs an inmate catalog through the Police to Citizen portal at cowetacosoga.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog. This is the direct source for Newnan booking reports. The catalog lists current and recently booked inmates, with charges, booking dates, and release information where applicable. You can search by name to find anyone processed through the Coweta County Jail, including people arrested in Newnan by city police or by sheriff's deputies.
Coweta County Sheriff inmate catalog for Newnan booking reports
The Coweta County inmate catalog through Police to Citizen provides searchable booking records for Newnan and the rest of Coweta County.
For direct contact, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office is at 770-253-1502. The Newnan Police Department can be reached at 770-254-2355 for questions about specific arrests made within city limits. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain complete records for all people in the county jail, which is why Newnan booking data lives with the sheriff rather than the city police.
The Booking Process in Newnan
When the Newnan Police Department or Coweta County Sheriff's deputies make an arrest, the person is transported to the county jail for booking. The booking step records the person's identity, takes a photograph, collects fingerprints, and logs the charges against them. That information then feeds into the public inmate catalog. The booking report is created at the jail, not at the police station, which is why you search through the sheriff's system rather than through a city website.
Bond hearings typically happen within 72 hours of arrest. A magistrate or superior court judge sets bond based on the charges and the individual's background. Bond amounts and payment status are reflected in the booking report once a hearing takes place. If bond is posted, the person is released. If not, they remain in custody. Some serious charges result in bond denials, and that will show in the inmate catalog as well.
Georgia Open Records Law and Newnan Arrests
Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a legal right to access government records, including jail booking data. The Coweta County Sheriff's inmate catalog exists because of that law. You do not have to prove you have a specific need for the information, and you do not have to be related to the person you are looking up. Anyone with internet access can view Newnan booking reports through the catalog.
Some records are shielded from public release. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, agencies may withhold files tied to open investigations, records that would expose a confidential informant, and juvenile records. Standard adult booking data from Newnan arrests is not covered by those protections. If a record you request is denied, the agency must cite the specific exemption in writing.
Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bans commercial mugshot websites from charging removal fees for booking photos. It does not stop the Coweta County Sheriff from making those photos available through its own public inmate catalog.
Custody Alerts and Inmate Services
To receive notifications when someone's custody status changes at the Coweta County Jail, sign up with VINELink. VINE sends free alerts by phone, text, or email. You can register at VINELink.com or call 1-800-846-3460. This is useful for family members, victims, or anyone else who needs to know when a person in custody is released, transferred, or has a status change.
To send money to a Newnan inmate, use JailATM.com. JailATM allows electronic deposits to inmate accounts and also handles some mail services. Video visitation options may be available through Securus Technologies. Check the Coweta County Sheriff's website or call 770-253-1502 for current visitation schedules and policies at the jail.
Statewide Records Access
The Coweta County inmate catalog covers local and recent bookings. For criminal history across Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's GCIC is the comprehensive source. GCIC holds statewide arrest records and court dispositions. The GBI is at 404-244-2639. If a Newnan resident was convicted and transferred to a state prison, use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search to find their location in the state system.
As of January 2026, the Georgia Sheriffs' Association reported statewide jail populations at about 71.9% of total capacity, with nearly 68% of all inmates awaiting trial. Coweta County follows a similar pattern, with most people in the jail not yet having a final court outcome.
Record Restriction for Newnan Residents
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 gives some Newnan residents the right to seek restriction of old arrest records. You may qualify if you were not convicted, had charges dismissed, or completed certain sentences. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, the First Offender Act, is another path if you completed your sentence under that program. A restricted record stays in law enforcement systems but does not appear in most civilian checks. Talk to a local attorney or legal aid group in Coweta County to find out if you qualify and how to file a petition.
Coweta County Booking Reports
Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County, and every arrest made in the city is processed at the Coweta County Jail. The county page covers the full jail system, sheriff's office contact information, and more resources for Coweta County booking records.