Carrollton Directory Search
The Carrollton phone directory provides contact info for city offices, courts, and public records departments in Carroll County, Georgia. Carrollton is the county seat with a population of about 28,306. The main city number is 770-830-2000. This page has the direct lines you need for open records requests, court matters, voter services, and other government contacts in Carrollton and the wider Carroll County area.
Carrollton Quick Facts
Carrollton Phone Directory for Open Records
To get public records from the City of Carrollton, you need to submit an open records request. For all open records requests, you complete the form on the city website and send it to hbeaver@carrollton-ga.gov. That is the designated open records officer for the city. You can also mail or hand-deliver a written request to city hall. The process follows the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, which gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records.
The city's open records page at carrolltonga.com has the form you need. Fill it out with a clear description of the records you want. Be as specific as you can. If you ask for "all emails from 2024," that is a broad request and may take a long time and cost more. A narrower ask like "emails between two named people in March 2024" will get results faster.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the city must respond within three business days. They will either give you the records, tell you when to expect them, or cite a legal reason for denying the request. Fees for copies apply, and the first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. After that, the charge is based on the hourly rate of the employee who does the work.
| Open Records Email | hbeaver@carrollton-ga.gov |
|---|---|
| City Phone | 770-830-2000 |
| Request Form | carrolltonga.com |
| County | Carroll County |
Carrollton Phone Directory for Government Offices
Carrollton city hall is the hub for most city services. The main number at 770-830-2000 connects to the front desk, and staff can transfer you to the right department. Most city offices keep hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Some close for lunch. It is best to call ahead if you plan to visit in person, especially during busy times around the first of the month.
Carroll County government offices are in the same area of downtown Carrollton, since the city is the county seat. The county handles property records, tax records, court filings, and vital records. If you need a deed, a marriage license, or a court document, the Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court is the office to call. Many of Carroll County's records are available online through statewide search tools, which can save you a trip.
The city and county are different governments with different phone numbers, staff, and budgets. People mix them up all the time. A good rule of thumb: if it involves a city ordinance, utility bill, or local code, call the city. If it involves a court case, property deed, or county-wide service, call the county.
Carrollton Phone Directory and State Databases
You can search for records tied to Carrollton and Carroll County using statewide databases that cover all of Georgia. These tools are free to use for basic searches and can be accessed from any computer or phone.
The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search covers deed records, liens, UCC filings, and court documents for Carroll County and all other Georgia counties. It is one of the most useful tools for anyone looking up property records or past court filings in Carrollton. The image below shows the GSCCCA search portal.
From this portal, you can run a name search or search by document type. Basic lookups are free, but you may need to pay a small fee to view or download full documents.
The Georgia Secretary of State website is another resource for Carrollton residents. It handles business name searches, professional license lookups, and notary records. If you need to check whether a contractor or professional in Carrollton holds a valid state license, this is where you go. The site also has tools for campaign finance reports and charity registrations that are open to the public.
Carrollton Phone Numbers for Court Records
Since Carrollton is the seat of Carroll County, the county courthouse is right in town. The Clerk of Superior Court handles most of the records that people ask about: civil cases, criminal cases, real estate filings, and domestic relations matters. You can visit the courthouse during business hours to search records in person. Staff at the front desk can help you look up a case by name or case number. For certified copies of court documents, call ahead to ask about the fees and what forms of payment they take.
For records that go through the state system, the exemptions listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 may apply. These cover things like ongoing criminal investigations, certain juvenile records, and sealed court files. But most routine records like deeds, liens, and judgment filings are fully public. If the clerk office tells you a record is not available, ask them to put the reason in writing and cite the specific statute. That is your right under the law.
If you need help with a records search in Carroll County and do not want to do it yourself, there are local services and attorneys in Carrollton who handle this kind of work. The Carroll County Bar Association can point you to a lawyer if you need legal advice about a specific record or case.
Carrollton Directory for Voter Services
Voter registration and election info for Carrollton residents is handled by the Carroll County Board of Elections. You need to be registered at least 30 days before an election to vote. If you move within the county, update your address right away.
The Georgia My Voter Page lets you check your registration, find your polling place, and see what is on your ballot. It is a statewide tool run by the Secretary of State. You just need your name, county, and date of birth to pull up your record. The screenshot below shows the My Voter Page portal.
Use this page to verify your info before each election. It takes less than a minute and makes sure you know where to go on election day.
Carrollton Phone Directory and Georgia Law
The Georgia Open Records Act is the backbone of public records access in Carrollton and every other city in the state. The law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 says public records are open to any person. You do not need to be a Carrollton resident to make a request. You do not need to give a reason. The law puts the burden on the government to show why a record should be kept from the public, not on you to show why you should get it.
If a city or county office in Carrollton denies your request, they have to tell you why in writing. They must cite the exact part of the statute that allows the denial. If you disagree, you can take it to court. The law says the losing side may have to pay the other side's attorney fees. That gives offices a strong reason to follow the rules and not hold back records they should release.
Nearby Cities
Carrollton is in the western part of Georgia, not far from the Alabama state line. The cities below have their own phone directory pages with government contacts and records info.