Atlanta Phone Directory
The Atlanta phone directory lists contact info for the city's main government offices, courts, and public service departments. Atlanta is the state capital and the largest city in Georgia, with a population of about 520,070 spread across parts of Fulton and DeKalb counties. This page covers phone numbers for the Atlanta Municipal Court, the City Solicitor, open records contacts, the Atlanta Police Department records unit, and the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Each listing comes from official city and county sources so you get the right number on the first try.
Atlanta Quick Facts
Atlanta Municipal Court Phone Directory
The Atlanta Municipal Court handles city ordinance cases, traffic violations, and misdemeanor offenses that take place within the city limits. It does not handle felony cases or civil suits. Those go to the Fulton County Superior Court. The Municipal Court is one of the busiest in the state, and its phone lines get heavy use throughout the week. If you can't get through on the first call, try again in the afternoon when call volume tends to drop off a bit.
You can reach the Atlanta Municipal Court at (404) 658-6940. The court is at 150 Garnett Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court has several divisions, and the main line can route you to the right one. Walk-in service is also an option if you need to pay a fine, check on a case, or pick up paperwork in person.
The court's website has case search tools and payment options online.
Visit court.atlantaga.gov to search cases, check court dates, or pay fines. The image below shows the Municipal Court homepage.
From this portal you can look up your case by name or citation number without calling the court. This saves time and works well outside of business hours when phone lines are closed.
City Solicitor Phone Numbers in Atlanta
The Atlanta City Solicitor is the prosecutor for all cases in the Municipal Court. This office decides which charges to bring, handles plea deals, and runs several diversion programs. If you have a pending case in the Municipal Court, the Solicitor's office is one you may need to call. The main number is (404) 658-6163. The office is at 150 Garnett Street SW, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The Solicitor's office runs programs that may help people avoid a conviction on their record. One is the Pre-Trial Intervention Traffic program, known as PTIT, which is for certain traffic offenses. There is also a Record Restriction program for people who qualify to seal old cases. A third option is the Bicycle Diversion Program. Each program has its own rules and you need to call to ask if your case is a good fit.
You can learn more about these programs at atlantasolicitor.com. The screenshot below shows the Solicitor's website.
The site lists each program with details on how to apply. Staff can also answer questions by phone during normal business hours.
Atlanta Open Records Phone Directory
Georgia law gives the public a right to inspect and copy most government records. This right is set out in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, which make up the Georgia Open Records Act. In Atlanta, each city department has a designated custodian who handles open records requests. The city's law department coordinates the process across all departments.
To make an open records request in Atlanta, you can submit your request through the city's official page at atlantaga.gov open records. Requests should be directed to the official designated custodians for each department. The city aims to respond within three business days, as state law requires. There is no charge for the first quarter hour of staff time. After that, the cost is based on the hourly pay of the lowest-paid worker who can pull the records. Copies run 10 cents a page for standard documents.
You do not need to state a reason for your request. The law says anyone can ask for public records. You do not need to be an Atlanta resident or even a Georgia resident. Just put your request in writing and send it to the right office. If the city denies your request, they must tell you why in writing and cite the specific part of O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 that allows the denial.
Atlanta Police Department Records
The Atlanta Police Department has its own Open Records Unit for police reports, incident reports, and accident records. This is separate from the city's general open records process. The APD Open Records Unit is at 226 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call them at (404) 546-7448. This is the direct line for police records only.
If you need a copy of a police report, you can go in person or call to ask about the process. Some reports are available by mail as well. Processing times vary based on how many requests are in the queue. For basic accident reports, turnaround is usually a few days. More detailed records with investigative files may take longer. Fees apply for copies and are set by city policy.
The APD Open Records Unit is your first stop for any police-related record in Atlanta. Do not call the main city number for these. Use the direct line instead. The staff there handles nothing but records requests and can tell you exactly what you need to bring or submit.
Fulton County Clerk Phone Directory for Atlanta
Most Atlanta residents fall under Fulton County for state court matters. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court handles civil cases, criminal felony cases, real estate filings, and more. The clerk's office is at 136 Pryor Street S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303. The main phone number is (404) 613-5313. This office sees a lot of traffic since Fulton County has the largest population of any county in the state.
A small part of Atlanta sits in DeKalb County. If you live on the DeKalb side, your cases go through the DeKalb County courts instead. Check your address to see which county you fall under before calling. The county line runs through parts of the city, and it does matter for court filings and property records.
You can search Fulton County court records online through the Fulton County Clerk website. The site has case search tools, a fee schedule, and filing instructions. For statewide searches across all Georgia counties, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at gsccca.org covers deed records, liens, and court filings. The GSCCCA page for Fulton County lists the clerk's contact details and office info as well.
Atlanta City Hall Phone Directory
The main phone number for the City of Atlanta is 404-330-6000. City Hall is at 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. This is the central number, and from here you can get routed to most city departments. However, for specific offices you are better off calling the direct line. The central switchboard is general purpose and wait times can be long during peak hours.
Atlanta runs dozens of city departments, and not all of them are in the same building. Some are scattered across offices in downtown Atlanta and beyond. If you know which department you need, check the city website first at atlantaga.gov for a direct number. That will save you from sitting on hold at the main line. The city website also has online services for permits, code enforcement complaints, and utility questions that you can handle without making a call at all.
Under the Georgia Open Records Act, most records held by these city departments are public. That includes emails, contracts, budgets, meeting minutes, and staff directories. If a department will not give you a phone number or contact info you need, you can submit an open records request as described above. The law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes clear that records are to be open for personal inspection by any citizen of the state.
Tips for Using the Atlanta Phone Directory
Getting through to a government office in a city this size takes some patience. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using this phone directory for Atlanta offices.
Call early in the day if you can. Lines are busiest between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. First thing in the morning at 8:00 AM or right after lunch at 1:00 PM tends to have shorter wait times. If you get a voicemail, leave a clear message with your name, number, and what you need. Staff do return calls, but it may take a day or two during busy periods.
Keep a record of who you spoke with and when. If you need to follow up, having a name and date helps you pick up where you left off. For open records requests, always put them in writing. A phone call is fine for general questions, but the law requires a written request to start the formal process under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. You can submit by email, fax, or in person.
Fulton County Phone Directory
Atlanta sits in Fulton County, and many public records for Atlanta residents are held at the county level. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court, and the Magistrate Court all serve Atlanta. 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 Atlanta have their own government offices and phone directories. If you need contact info for an office in one of these cities, check the pages below.