Search Cobb County Inmate Population
Cobb County's inmate population is one of the largest in metro Atlanta, with hundreds of people held at the Adult Detention Center in Marietta at any given time. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and posts inmate data on its website. Finding someone in custody here is straightforward because the sheriff maintains an online lookup tool. State-level databases from the Georgia Department of Corrections also cover inmates tied to Cobb County cases. Between the sheriff's site and the GDC tools, you have several free ways to search. This page covers each method and explains what information you can expect to find.
Cobb County Quick Facts
Cobb County Adult Detention Center Inmate Information
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office operates the Adult Detention Center at 1825 County Services Parkway in Marietta. This is the primary holding facility for people arrested in Cobb County. The jail books thousands of inmates each year, processing arrests around the clock. Staff handle intake, classification, and housing assignments for every person who comes through the doors.
The detention center is a large facility. It holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving short terms. People awaiting trial on felony or misdemeanor charges make up the bulk of the population. Once someone is convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months, they typically transfer to a state prison run by the GDC. Until that transfer happens, though, the person remains in the Cobb County inmate population.
You can find details about jail operations on the Cobb County Adult Detention Center page. The sheriff's site has information on visiting hours, inmate services, and how to look up someone in custody.
The screenshot below shows the Cobb County Sheriff's Office homepage, which serves as the starting point for inmate searches and jail information.
From this page you can navigate to the jail section, which has current inmate data and links to the detention center's policies.
| Facility | Cobb County Adult Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008 |
| County Seat | Marietta |
| Sheriff's Office | cobbsheriff.org |
How to Search Cobb County Inmate Population Online
The Cobb County Sheriff provides an online inmate search on its website. Go to the Adult Detention Center page and look for the inmate search tool. You can search by name or booking number. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, and booking date. This is the most direct way to check the current Cobb County inmate population.
The screenshot below shows the detention center information page on the sheriff's website.
The page lists general jail information along with links to search tools and visitation details.
For inmates who have been sentenced and moved to state custody, the GDC Offender Query is the right tool. Enter a name or GDC ID and the system pulls up the person's current facility, sentence length, and earliest possible release date. This database covers all state prisons and some transitional centers. It does not cover people still in county jail awaiting trial.
You can also try VINELink to check custody status. VINELink covers the Cobb County jail and lets you set up alerts. If someone you are tracking gets released or transferred, the system notifies you by phone, email, or text. It is free to use and updates frequently throughout the day.
Cobb County Inmate Population Records and Open Records Requests
Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public access to most government documents. This includes booking logs, arrest reports, and jail rosters from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. You can submit a written request to the sheriff's office and expect a response within three business days. Copies of records cost ten cents per page for standard documents.
Not all records are open. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts certain files from public release. Central office records at state facilities, inmate disciplinary reports, and housing assignments are restricted. Medical records need written consent from the inmate. If you need GDC records about a Cobb County offender who has been moved to state prison, use the GDC Open Records Portal to file your request online.
Probation records fall under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 and are confidential. Parole records have similar protections under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. So while much of the Cobb County inmate data is public, some categories stay off limits unless a court orders otherwise.
Cobb County Inmate Population Alerts Inmates
VINELink is a nationwide victim notification system. It works well for tracking inmates in Cobb County. After you find someone in the system, register for alerts. You will get a call, email, or text when the person's custody status changes. The service is completely free. The inmate will not know you signed up.
You need to create a four-digit PIN when you register a phone number. If VINELink calls and you miss it, the system tries again for 24 hours. For help, call their support line at (833) 216-6670. The system covers most county jails in Georgia and updates about every 15 minutes for local facilities like the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Visiting Inmates at the Cobb County Detention Center
The Cobb County Sheriff sets visitation rules for the Adult Detention Center. Check the sheriff's jail page for the most current schedule. You will need a valid photo ID to enter. Most visits happen during set hours on specific days of the week. Some visits may be conducted through video rather than in person, depending on the facility's current policy.
If the person you want to visit has been transferred to a state prison, the process is different. The GDC requires a completed Visitation Request Form that must be notarized and mailed to the facility. Include a copy of your ID and any supporting documents like a marriage license. Processing takes several weeks, so plan well ahead of your intended visit date.
Cobb County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail capacity and inmate counts across the state each month. You can check this report to see how the Cobb County jail compares to other large facilities in Georgia. Statewide, about 68% of county jail inmates are pre-trial detainees. Cobb County's numbers tend to reflect this pattern given its busy court docket.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles people on probation and parole. If someone has been released from Cobb County custody and is now under community supervision, DCS is the agency to contact. They oversee about 180,000 adult felony offenders across the state. The GDC manages people in custody. DCS takes over once they are out.
For statewide facility information, the Georgia Department of Corrections website has a full directory of prisons, transitional centers, and county jails that house state inmates.
Cities in Cobb County
Cobb County includes several cities in the northwest metro Atlanta area. Inmates from these cities are booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. If you are looking for someone arrested in any of these places, start with the Cobb County inmate search.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cobb County. If you are not sure where someone is held, check neighboring jails too. Transfers between county facilities happen regularly in metro Atlanta.