Find Cobb County Mugshots for Free (Georgia)

Conduct a free Cobb County mugshot search on anyone today with the proper tools and links provided within this resource.

Because of the Georgia Open Records Act and the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the public has the right to look at many of government records—like custody details and mugshots.

Arrest records give you a wealth of details, from charges filed to bail amounts, bond information and even booking images. Use this resource to track down jail records and inmate images in Cobb County, Georgia.

Where To Look Up Cobb County Jail Images for Free

You can locate custody photos in Cobb County by browsing jail rosters online, searching a database, submitting a formal records request or even heading over to the local office in person.

Most records are housed at the county-level resources. For more recent arrests, though, you may want to start by checking city or local government websites. In some cases, particularly for offenders serving longer sentences, state prison sites may also provide inmate photos, if available.

A detailed overview of how to explore detainee pictures at the county level can be found in the next section, which covers several approaches you might take—from using online databases, to submitting public records requests and even tapping into other useful resources.

Perform a Cobb County Mugshot Search at No Cost

Here’s everything you need to know for running a free mugshot search in Cobb County, Georgia.

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office provides a useful Inmate Inquiry tool—ideal for anyone who needs to pull up booking information or get details on an inmate’s arrest.¹

Input the individual’s name (formatted ‘last name first name’ with a space between), Sheriff’s Office Identification (SOID) or their serial number.

Once that’s in, select ‘In Custody’ to refine your search to those currently held at the Cobb County Detention Center. If you’re unsure whether they’re still in custody though, go ahead and select ‘Inquiry’ to get a list of both current detainees and those previously released.

After clicking the search button, this online directory will show results with each arrestee’s name alongside personal information—like date of birth, race, and sex—as well as their custody status, current location and SOID.

For anyone wanting more detailed information, click on the ‘last known booking’ link which reveals specifics about the individual’s latest arrest.

You’ll find that it’s organized into several distinct sections, when you open up a person’s record:

• Booking Information (agency ID, arrest date and time)
• Personal Information (full name, date and place of birth, race, sex, location, SOID, physical description and complete address)
• Visible Scars & Marks
• Arrest Circumstances (arrest agency, officer, location and serial #)
• Charges (offenses, warrants and case details)
• Bond Information (status and amount)
• Release Information (attorney, officer and release date)

Booking photos are no longer viewable on the Cobb County Sheriff’s site as per O.C.G.A. 35-1-19. If you’re looking to obtain these images, you’ll need to contact the Cobb County Adult Detention Center or the Sheriff’s Office directly.² Submitting a public record request through the Public Records Menu is also another option.³

Cobb County Adult Detention Center
1825 County Services Pkwy,
Marietta, GA 30008

Phone: (770)-499-4200

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
185 Roswell St NE
Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: (770)-499-4728

You can either head to the Cobb County Police Department Central Records office in person, or—if mailing’s more convenient—send your request to the address provided below for records requests.⁴

Cobb County Police Department
Central Records
545 S. Fairground Street
Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: (770)-499-4185

Seekers can also review the methods of retrieving arrest records in Cobb County to uncover more inmate lookup tools, arrests and bail details. VINELink, as well as other third-party services, can be useful; however, they might not offer images.

Available Welfare Services for Inmates

It’s crucial to know what services are accessible to prisoners in order to support their rehabilitation as well as their urgent needs.⁵ These services contribute greatly to their overall well-being.

• Cash Bond: Bonds must be paid full in cash—no checks or credit cards.⁶ Now, when court requirements are met, the bond amount will be returned to the surety but only the person listed on the bond receipt can pick up the refund in person at the Clerk’s Office.

• Telephone Calls: Inmates can make outgoing calls daily, though they can’t receive any incoming ones. Their calls are at $0.12 per minute via Global Tel Link (GTL); however, to accept these collect calls, recipients need a GTL account, which can be set-up by contacting (800)-483-8314 or GTL Billing at (877)-650-4249 for assistance in billing.

• Detainee Mail: To send mail or funds to a Cobb County inmate, you’ll need to use specific addresses for each type of correspondence. Personal mail—which includes things like greeting cards and photos (no Polaroids)—should go to the Sheriff’s Office postal mail box:

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office – Georgia
Inmate’s Full Name and SOID number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, Maryland 21131

• Inmate Accounts: Detainees can receive money for things they’re allowed to buy—like approved items. Send cash by US Postal Money Order, in person (9 AM – 7 PM), by phone at 888-988-4768 with Site ID-153 and inmate ID, online via ConnectNetwork or at the facility kiosk.

• Visitation: At the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, both public and professional visitors have access to video visits. Public visitors must register with a valid ID to schedule 30-minute sessions for up to four (4) people. Meanwhile, professional visits—though they too require ID—are unlimited and not recorded.

View Arrest Images via Cities Within Cobb County GA

With the right tools and city-specific resources, you can find police photographs throughout the larger cities in Cobb County, Georgia.

Marietta City: In Marietta, Georgia, you can find arrest records and related information through official channels. Download and complete the Marietta Police Department Records Request Form and send it to [email protected], fax it to 770-794-5301 or visit the MPD Records Office at:⁷

Marietta Police Department (MPD)
MPD Records Office
240 Lemon St NE
Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: 770-794-5308
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Smyrna City: Residents of Smyrna City can access records at the City Police Department’s Records & Identification Section, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.⁸ Police reports, though, aren’t immediately available—they’re ready about three business days after the initial filing date.

Smyrna Police Department
ATTN: Records and Identification Section
2646 Atlanta Rd
Smyrna, GA 30080

Phone: (770) 434-9481

Mableton City: To submit an Open Records Request in Mableton City, contact the city’s records custodian directly.⁹ Requests can be verbal or written, though written requests are preferred for clear documentation.

Office of the City Clerk
1400 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Ste 134-200
Mableton, Georgia 30126

Phone: (404)-927-9502
Email: [email protected]

Now that you’re familiar with accessing local and county records, it’s time to dive into options for viewing jail images at the state and federal levels across Georgia—find out more in the next section.

Access Georgia Prison Mugshots for State & Federal Inmates

Mugshots—typically snapped at the time of arrest, are the images most people recognize. However, in some states, you’ll also find that mugshots are taken for inmates housed in state facilities.

Access to these prison images varies by location and county-level databases usually won’t list them. Even if an inmate was originally from the area, their state prison mugshot may not appear in county resources.

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDOC) not only runs the prisons but also stores records of every inmate in the state accessible through its offender locator tool—which anyone can access after agreeing to the terms—users can search by entering the inmate’s name or a description.¹⁰

For federal inmate information dating back to 1982, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) free online inmate lookup tool lets you search by name or inmate number.¹¹

Thanks to Georgia’s Open Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Cobb County residents have the right to view public records but they cannot legally be used to harass or intimidate others per Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).¹²

To get the best results, use this resource when performing a Cobb County mugshot search—it gives you accurate, up-to-date information; uncover more about the records of any individual in the state—just review the steps for accessing public records in Georgia.