Alpharetta Phone Directory Search
The Alpharetta phone directory lists contact info for city government offices, the police department, and public records contacts in this north Fulton County city. Alpharetta has a population of about 67,275 and sits along the GA-400 corridor north of Atlanta. This page covers phone numbers for the City Clerk, the Alpharetta Police Department records unit, the JustFOIA open records portal, and the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court that handles county-level records. Each listing comes from official city and county sources so you can reach the right office on the first call.
Alpharetta Quick Facts
Alpharetta Phone Directory City Clerk
The Alpharetta City Clerk is Lauren Shapiro. You can reach the clerk's office at 678-297-6003. The City Clerk handles meeting minutes, city ordinances, resolutions, and official records for the city government. This is the first office to call if you are not sure which department has the record you need. Staff can route your question or take your request directly and pass it to the right person.
Alpharetta City Hall is at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The building houses most city departments, so if you need to visit in person you can handle several things at once. Hours are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The city website has a full staff directory if you need to reach a specific department or person by name.
For open records requests, the city uses the JustFOIA platform at alpharettaga.justfoia.com. This is an online portal where you can submit, track, and manage requests. The system sends email updates as your request moves through the review process. You do not need to call the clerk to make a records request, though you can if you prefer. The portal is the official way to submit a formal written request to the city.
The city also has a dedicated page for open records requests. Visit alpharetta.ga.us to read the city's open records policy and find instructions for submitting a request. The page notes that the city has an open records request form for all requests for police records. This is the correct starting point for any law enforcement file you need from the Alpharetta Police Department.
Alpharetta Police Phone Directory
The Alpharetta Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Police records, including incident reports and accident records, are available through the open records process. For police-specific records, the city directs you to use the open records request form on the city website. This is a separate process from general city records in some cases, because police records may involve different review steps for redaction or exemption checks.
The department is based at Alpharetta City Hall. You can contact them through the main city phone lines or through the JustFOIA portal. For basic questions about whether a report is on file or how to get a copy, a phone call to the clerk's office at 678-297-6003 can point you in the right direction. For formal records requests, use the online portal to make sure everything is documented and tracked.
Some police records in Alpharetta may be withheld under state law. Active criminal investigations, records that could put someone at risk, and certain other categories are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. If the department denies your request, they must put the reason in writing and cite the specific exemption. You have the right to challenge a denial in court.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Professional Licensing Division, a state resource that is part of the Alpharetta phone directory for verifying licensed professionals in the area.
The licensing portal lets you search for any professional license holder in Alpharetta or anywhere in Georgia. This is a free tool run by the Secretary of State.
Alpharetta Phone Directory County Records
Alpharetta is in Fulton County, so all state court matters, property filings, and county-level records go through Fulton County offices. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court handles civil cases, criminal felony cases, real estate filings, and other county records. The clerk's main office is in downtown Atlanta at 136 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303. The phone number is (404) 613-5313.
You can search Fulton County records online at the Fulton County Clerk website. The site has case search tools, fee schedules, and filing instructions. For Alpharetta residents who need to look up a deed, a court case, or a lien, this is the county resource to use. The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org also covers Fulton County records as part of its statewide database.
The screenshot below shows the Fulton County Clerk homepage.
From this site you can access court records, real estate indexes, and contact info for the various clerk divisions. Fulton County is the largest county in Georgia, so the office sees heavy traffic. Plan for longer phone wait times during the middle of the day.
Alpharetta Phone Directory Open Records
The Georgia Open Records Act gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records. This applies to all city and county records in Alpharetta. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the General Assembly has declared that open government is a strong public policy of Georgia. Public access should not be delayed. The law covers documents, emails, contracts, budgets, photographs, and any other record that a government agency creates or receives.
Alpharetta must respond to your request within three business days. There is no charge for the first 15 minutes of staff time. After that, the fee is based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can pull the records. Copies run 10 cents per page for standard paper. Electronic records may be sent by email at no extra cost if the city already has them in digital form. You do not need to be an Alpharetta resident to file a request. Anyone can ask for public records, and you do not need to give a reason.
If the city denies your request, they must explain why in writing and cite the specific exemption under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Common exemptions include active law enforcement investigations, medical records, social security numbers, and attorney-client communications. If you believe the denial is wrong, you can file a complaint with the Fulton County Superior Court under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73. The court can order the city to hand over the records and may award attorney fees if the denial was not in good faith.
Using the Alpharetta Phone Directory
Alpharetta is a mid-size city with a well-organized government. Phone lines are usually not as crowded as those in Atlanta or other large metro cities. You can often get through on the first call during morning hours. If you hit a voicemail, leave a clear message with your name, number, and what you need. Staff tend to return calls within a day.
For records requests, the JustFOIA portal is the best option. It gives you a tracking number and email updates, so you always know where your request stands. For quick questions that do not need a formal request, calling the clerk at 678-297-6003 works fine. Staff can answer basic questions over the phone and tell you whether you need to submit a formal request or not.
Alpharetta has its own municipal court that handles traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and other misdemeanor matters. For more serious cases like felonies or civil lawsuits, those go through the Fulton County Superior Court. Property records, deeds, and liens are also at the county level. Knowing which level of government holds the record you need will save you time and help you call the right number from the start.
Fulton County Phone Directory
Alpharetta sits in Fulton County, and many public records for city residents are held at the county level. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Court, and Magistrate Court all serve Alpharetta. For a full list of Fulton County government phone numbers, court contacts, and office locations, visit the Fulton County phone directory page.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Alpharetta have their own government offices and phone directories. If you need contact info for an office in a nearby city, check the pages below.