2006 Georgia Code - 17-4-62  17-4-62. In every case of an arrest
without a warrant, the person arresting shall, without delay,
convey the offender before the most convenient judicial officer
authorized to receive an affidavit and issue a warrant as
provided for in Code Section 17-4-40. No such imprisonment shall
be legal beyond a reasonable time allowed for this purpose; and
any person who is not brought before such judicial officer
within 48 hours of arrest shall be released.