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Georgia Gazette Mugshot Removal Service
Is your booking photo or arrest listing on TheGeorgiaGazette.com following you in Google? We determine whether you qualify under Georgia law or the Gazette’s Second Chance Policy, prepare and send a compliant request with the right documents, then clear the listing from Google, Bing, and other Georgia mugshot sites. Pay after removal is available, with a money-back guarantee on agreed removals.
- ✓ Pay after removal available
- ✓ Money-back guarantee on agreed removals
- ✓ Georgia law and Second Chance Policy requests
- ✓ Google, Bing, and image cleanup included
- ✓ 10+ years, 10,000+ records removed
Reviewed by Joseph Chierotti, Defamation Defenders · Updated October 2026
Can you remove a mugshot from The Georgia Gazette?
Yes, if you qualify — and many people do. The Georgia Gazette says it complies with Georgia’s mugshot law (O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19), which requires free removal of a booking photo in eight specific situations, such as dismissed charges or an acquittal. For pending cases and convictions, the Gazette runs a separate Second Chance Policy that reviews requests case by case.
The Georgia Gazette is a digital news publication whose “Jail Bookings” section posts booking photos and arrest information from Georgia counties. Those pages are indexed by Google, so a single booking can sit at the top of your search results long after the case ended.
The Georgia Gazette doesn’t charge for removal. Its removal pages state it will never ask for or accept compensation in exchange for removal. Defamation Defenders does not pay publishers and cannot buy a removal. Our fee covers determining eligibility, gathering records, preparing and sending a compliant request, following up, and removing the listing from Google, Bing, and other sites.
Key facts about Georgia Gazette removal
| Who publishes it | The Georgia Gazette, LLC, a digital news publication |
|---|---|
| Legal standard it follows | Georgia’s booking photograph law, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, and O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 |
| Free removal categories | Eight categories under Georgia law (listed below) |
| How the law says to request | Written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery |
| Online option | A convenience form with proof upload is also offered |
| Stated processing goal | Works to complete requests within 30 days of receipt |
| Convictions and pending cases | Second Chance Policy, reviewed by an anonymous committee |
| Fee charged by the Gazette | None; it says it will never accept compensation for removal |
Sources: Georgia Gazette Removal Request and Second Chance Policy pages, reviewed October 2026. Policies can change; we re-check before every request.
Who qualifies for free removal under Georgia law
According to The Georgia Gazette’s removal page, which cites Georgia’s Consumer Protection Division, you qualify for removal of your photograph if:
- Access to your case or charges was restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.
- Before any indictment or charging document, your case was never referred for prosecution and the arresting agency closed it.
- Before any charging document, the statute of limitations expired.
- Before any charging document, your case was referred to the prosecutor but later dismissed.
- Before any charging document, the grand jury returned two no bills.
- After indictment or accusation, all charges were dismissed or nolle prossed.
- You pleaded or were found guilty of drug possession, were sentenced under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2, and successfully completed probation.
- You were acquitted of all charges by a judge or jury.
A qualifying written request includes your name, date of birth, date of arrest, and the arresting law enforcement agency, sent by certified mail with return receipt requested or statutory overnight delivery. The Gazette asks people not to send private information such as Social Security numbers or driver’s license photos.
Learn more about Georgia’s rules in our Georgia mugshot removal guide.
Convicted or case still pending? The Second Chance Policy
If your case doesn’t fit the eight categories, the Gazette’s Second Chance Policy may still allow removal, even after a conviction. A Second Chance Committee reviews each request. According to the policy, it weighs:
| Factor | What the policy says |
|---|---|
| Severity of the offense | Serious and violent charges are less likely to be removed, especially with a conviction, but are reviewed case by case |
| Time since booking | Lower-level offenses need at least one year since booking; DUI (even if reduced) and felony or violent charges need at least two years |
| Outcome and sentence | For concluded cases, applicants provide outcome, plea, and sentencing paperwork |
| Criminal history | Repeat offenders do not qualify |
| Harm vs. public interest | The committee weighs the impact of the publication against the public’s access to the information |
The committee may deny a request for any reason allowed by law and may not explain a denial. A clear, complete, well-documented application gives you the best chance. If a request is denied, search result suppression can still push the listing down for your name.
What we handle for Georgia Gazette removals
Eligibility and documents
A compliant request
Google, Bing, and images
Other Georgia sources
How to remove The Georgia Gazette from Google
Confirm the listing
Search your name and arrest county in Google web and image search. Save each Georgia Gazette URL.
Request removal at the source
Send a qualifying request under Georgia law, or apply under the Second Chance Policy.
Wait for removal
The Gazette says it works to complete requests within 30 days of receipt.
Clear search results
Ask Google and Bing to drop the outdated page and photo, then re-check your results.
Our Georgia Gazette removal process
Free confidential review
Send the Gazette link or your name and booking county. We check every copy of your booking online.
Eligibility and quote
We tell you which path fits and give a firm quote and written guarantee for agreed removals.
Request prepared and sent
Documents gathered, request written, and delivery handled the way the law requires.
Search and site cleanup
Google, Bing, image results, and duplicate mugshot sites.
Confirmation
We verify the removal and stay on it if anything is re-posted.
How long Georgia Gazette removal takes
| Stage | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Free review | Usually same or next business day |
| Getting court disposition records | Depends on the clerk’s office; often the longest step |
| Gazette processing | The Gazette says it works to complete requests within 30 days of receipt |
| Google and Bing cleanup | Begins as soon as the listing is removed |
Repeated follow-up emails can slow things down, according to the Gazette. We track the request and follow up appropriately.
Will my Georgia Gazette mugshot come back?
Removed listings can resurface on other sites that scrape Georgia booking data. We remove duplicates in the same project and verify your search results.
Free re-removal. If a mugshot we removed is re-posted on the same site, we remove it again at no additional cost. See our removal guarantee.
Can you request Georgia Gazette removal yourself?
Yes. The Gazette accepts requests directly and does not charge. Doing it yourself works best when you already have your disposition paperwork and only one listing. People typically come to us when:
- They aren’t sure which category or policy applies
- They need help getting court records
- The listing is also on other mugshot sites
- The page is gone but the photo still shows in Google
- A Second Chance request was denied
| Do it yourself | Defamation Defenders | |
|---|---|---|
| Gazette fee | None | None; we never pay publishers |
| Eligibility review | On your own | Included |
| Compliant request and delivery | On your own | Prepared and tracked |
| Google, Bing, and images | Your follow-up | Included |
| Other mugshot sites | Separate requests | Handled together |
Pay after removal. Money back if we can’t remove it.
Our Georgia Gazette terms are in writing before work begins.
Pay after removal
Available on Georgia Gazette projects.
Money-back guarantee
If we can’t complete a removal we agreed to, you get your money back.
Free re-removal
If a mugshot we removed is re-posted on the same site, we remove it again free.
Firm price first
Quote before work starts. Payment plans, all major cards, and Zelle accepted.
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Georgia Gazette removal FAQs
How do I get my mugshot removed from The Georgia Gazette?
If you qualify under Georgia law, send a written request with your name, date of birth, date of arrest, and arresting agency by certified mail, return receipt requested, or statutory overnight delivery. The Gazette also offers an online form with proof upload. For convictions or pending cases, apply under its Second Chance Policy. We can handle the whole process.
Does The Georgia Gazette charge to remove mugshots?
No. The Gazette states it will never ask for or accept compensation in exchange for removal. Our fee is for our work on eligibility, documents, the request, and search engine and other-site cleanup, not a payment to the Gazette.
Who qualifies for free removal in Georgia?
People whose charges were restricted, never referred, dismissed, nolle prossed, no-billed twice, time-barred before charging, acquitted, or who completed drug-possession probation under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2.
Can I get my mugshot removed if I was convicted?
Possibly, through the Second Chance Policy. The committee considers the offense, time since booking, the outcome and sentence, criminal history, and public interest. Repeat offenders do not qualify.
How long do I have to wait to apply under the Second Chance Policy?
The policy calls for at least one year since booking for lower-level offenses and at least two years for DUI and for felony or violent charges.
How long does Georgia Gazette removal take?
The Gazette says it works to complete requests within 30 days of receipt. Getting court records first can add time.
Will removing it from the Gazette remove it from Google?
Not instantly. Google and Bing can keep showing the outdated page or photo until they recrawl. We handle that cleanup.
What documents do I need?
For Georgia law requests, your name, date of birth, date of arrest, and arresting agency, plus proof of qualification if you use the online form. Second Chance requests need outcome and sentencing paperwork for concluded cases.
What if my Second Chance request is denied?
The committee may deny requests without detailed explanations. We can review whether anything was missing, and use search result suppression to reduce the listing’s visibility.
Is my booking on other Georgia mugshot sites?
Often. Booking data is shared widely. We check and remove duplicates together.
Does removal change my criminal record?
No. Removing a website listing doesn’t change court or police records. Record restriction in Georgia is a separate legal process.
How much does Defamation Defenders charge?
It depends on your case and how many sites are involved. You get a firm quote after a free review. Pay after removal is available.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. We keep your review and documents confidential.
Are you affiliated with The Georgia Gazette?
No. Defamation Defenders is independent and not affiliated with The Georgia Gazette, its Second Chance Committee, or any Georgia agency.
Find out if your Georgia Gazette mugshot can be removed, free
Send the Georgia Gazette link or your name and booking county. We’ll tell you which removal path fits and give you a firm quote. Call 1-800-785-1749 or request your free review online.
Defamation Defenders is an online reputation and content removal company, not a law firm, and nothing on this page is legal advice. We are not affiliated with The Georgia Gazette, its Second Chance Committee, or any Georgia government agency. We do not pay publishers for removal. Removing a website listing does not restrict, seal, or change any official record.
Published · Last updated by the Defamation Defenders team