Public records

Public records in Georgia

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Statute: O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 and following.

Public records law in Georgia

Law: Georgia Open Records Act
Citation: O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 and following
Response deadline: The agency must respond within 3 business days, producing available records or giving a timeline for the rest (O.C.G.A. 50-18-71(b)(1)(A)). Any denial must cite the exact code section, subsection and paragraph (O.C.G.A. 50-18-71(d)). The first 15 minutes of search time are free.

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