Cobb County Arrest Records and Booking Reports
Cobb County booking reports are managed by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and cover all arrests processed at the Adult Detention Center in Marietta. The sheriff's website provides online access to inmate records and detention information, and the county handles a large volume of bookings as one of Georgia's most populous counties in the northwest Atlanta metro area. This page explains how to search, what records include, and where to find additional data.
Cobb County Quick Facts
Cobb County Sheriff Inmate and Booking Records
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office manages the Adult Detention Center in Marietta, where all county jail bookings are processed. The sheriff's main website at cobbsheriff.org is the primary starting point for accessing inmate information. The site provides resources for checking on detained individuals, visitation procedures, and other detention services. Main phone for the sheriff's office is 770-499-4700.
Visit the Cobb County Sheriff's Office website for booking reports, inmate information, and adult detention center resources.
The Cobb County Sheriff's website provides access to adult detention center information, booking records, and custody status tools.
Cobb County is one of Georgia's largest and most active counties in the Atlanta metro area. The Adult Detention Center handles a significant volume of bookings. The sheriff's office is required under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 to maintain a jail docket and provide public access to it. Both online and in-person access are available.
Cobb County Adult Detention Center Details
The Adult Detention Center is the main intake and holding facility for Cobb County. All adults arrested in the county by the sheriff's office or other local law enforcement agencies pass through this facility for processing and booking. The center handles short-term detention, pre-trial holding, and transfers to other facilities as needed.
View the Cobb County Adult Detention Center page for current inmate information and facility details.
The Adult Detention Center page lists current services, visitation schedules, and information for people with family members in custody.
Cobb County also has a separate police department (770-499-3900) that handles law enforcement in the unincorporated county and some municipalities. Both the police department and the sheriff's office route arrestees through the same detention center. When you search booking records, you'll see arrests from both agencies combined in the jail log.
Note: For the most current inmate status, especially for recent bookings, contact the Adult Detention Center directly. Online records may have a short lag between booking and appearance in the digital system.
Open Records Requests in Cobb County
Cobb County booking records are public documents under the Georgia Open Records Act. You can request records in writing from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the office has three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is provided free. Additional staff time and copying may carry fees.
Common requests include full booking reports, incident reports, booking photos, or records from specific date ranges. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 may apply if records relate to an ongoing investigation or involve protected individuals. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a written explanation citing the specific statute. Booking photos are generally public records, with limited restrictions on commercial use under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19.
VINE Notification for Cobb County Inmates
Cobb County participates in the VINE victim notification system. VINE lets anyone register to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. If an inmate is released, transferred, or has any change in status, registered users get notified by phone, email, or text. Registration is free and available at any time through the VINE website.
For inmate communication services, family members can look into JailATM to send money or messages to someone held at the Cobb County facility. These third-party services connect to county detention systems and can be a more convenient alternative to in-person deposits.
State Records and Court Resources for Cobb County
The GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) maintains statewide criminal history records covering Cobb County arrests and dispositions. GCIC is useful when you need a formal criminal history or records covering multiple counties. Contact GCIC at 404-244-2639 or visit 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034. The GBI's GCIC FAQ explains how to request records and what the process involves.
For court cases linked to Cobb County bookings, search through Georgia Courts. The Cobb County Superior Court clerk handles criminal filings and can provide case status information. The court record shows what happened after arrest: charges filed, hearings scheduled, and final outcomes. Booking data from the sheriff and case data from the court together give you the complete picture of a case.
People convicted and sent to state prison appear in the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search. The GDC covers state-sentenced inmates, separate from those still in county custody. For written state offender verification, contact Inmate Records and Information, PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association reports statewide jail data that includes Cobb County. As of January 2026, Georgia's county jails held 25,487 inmates at 71.9% of total capacity, with about 67.9% of those inmates awaiting trial rather than serving sentences.
Cities in Cobb County
Cobb County includes several large cities. The following have dedicated booking report pages:
Nearby Counties
Cobb County borders several major counties in the Atlanta metro area. Check these pages for records that may cross county lines: