FOIA Request to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office regarding undocumented person’s arrest records on August 18, 2025.
The Macon Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The request seeks detailed records concerning inmates with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers from February 2, 2025, through July 2, 2025. Specifically, the request asks for a copy of all inmate records during this period, a list of detainees turned over to ICE, and the charges issued against each individual.
The request was made under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The Macon Times has also requested advance notice of any potential charges associated with accessing these records. As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have asked for a fee waiver citing their role as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
