Columbus Georgia Phone Directory

Columbus phone directory listings cover the consolidated government offices, courts, and public agencies that serve the city and Muscogee County. Columbus is Georgia's first consolidated government, which means the city and county merged into one body. With a population of 201,830, it is the second largest city in the state. This guide has the phone numbers, addresses, and hours you need to reach the right office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the public can request most records held by these offices.

Columbus Phone Directory for the Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main record-keeping office in Columbus. Because of the consolidated government structure, the clerk handles records for both the city and Muscogee County. The office sits at 100 10th Street in downtown Columbus. You can also send mail to P.O. Box 2145, Columbus, GA 31902. The clerk keeps land records, civil and criminal case files, notary records, and much more. This is the first place to call for most public record requests in the Columbus phone directory.

The main phone line is (706) 225-4370. That number connects you to the front desk, and staff can transfer you to the right division. But if you already know which section you need, call the direct line to save time. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, and most simple requests get handled on the spot. For more involved searches, the staff may need up to three business days to pull files.

Direct Lines for the Columbus Phone Directory

The clerk office has several divisions, and each one has its own phone number. Using the direct line can cut your wait time. Here are the numbers you will use most often when searching the Columbus phone directory for specific departments within the clerk's office.

The Board of Equalization line is (706) 225-4350. Call this number for property tax appeal questions. For real estate records like deeds and liens, call (706) 225-4358 and then press option 2. That line handles title searches and deed copies. The Superior Court criminal division picks up at (706) 225-4353, while the Superior Court civil division is at (706) 225-4372. If you have a State Court criminal matter, call (706) 225-4368. State Court civil cases use (706) 225-4361.

Appeals go through a separate line at (706) 225-3266. Notary and passport services are at (706) 225-3208. These are two common needs that people sometimes forget the clerk handles. If you need to get a document notarized or apply for a passport in Columbus, that is the number to use. The general Columbus Consolidated Government line is 706-653-4000, and it works as a catch-all when you are not sure which office to try first.

Columbus Phone Directory for Municipal Court

The Columbus Municipal Court Clerk office is on the 8th Floor of the Government Center Tower at 100 Tenth Street. Reginald Thompson serves as the Municipal Court Clerk. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902. This court handles city code violations, traffic cases, and certain misdemeanor offenses within Columbus city limits.

The Columbus Consolidated Government courts portal at courts.columbusga.gov has details on the Municipal Court Clerk office and the types of cases it processes. You can find forms, court schedules, and general information on the site.

The Municipal Court Clerk phone directory listing for Columbus shows the following contact details.

After checking the court portal above, you can call (706) 653-4378 to reach the Municipal Court Clerk. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Payments for fines and fees are accepted during business hours. If you cannot make it to the office, ask about mail-in options when you call.

Recorder's Court in the Columbus Phone Directory

The Recorder's Court of Columbus handles arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony and misdemeanor cases. It sits at 702 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is a separate location from the Government Center, so make sure you go to the right building.

The Recorder's Court page on the Columbus courts site at courts.columbusga.gov/Recorders-Court lists current schedules, judges, and court procedures. If you need to find out when a case is set for hearing, the website is a good first stop.

The court page shown above gives the address, hours, and a summary of case types heard at the Recorder's Court. For questions about a pending case or to confirm a court date, call the main clerk line at (706) 653-4370 and ask to be connected. The Recorder's Court does not have a widely published direct number, so going through the main line or the website is the best route.

Columbus Phone Directory and GSCCCA Records

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, known as GSCCCA, runs a statewide database that includes Muscogee County records. This is a key resource in the Columbus phone directory because it lets you search deed records, lien records, and real estate filings online without calling the clerk's office. The GSCCCA clerk page for Muscogee County is at gsccca.org, and it lists the current clerk, office address, and a link to the search portal.

The GSCCCA page shown above gives direct access to the clerk profile for Muscogee County. From there you can reach the statewide search tool to look up recorded documents. The search covers real estate records, UCC filings, and other recorded instruments. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, agencies must make records available within three business days when a request is made. The GSCCCA database gives you instant access to many of these records for Columbus and all of Muscogee County.

There is no charge to view basic index information on the GSCCCA site. You do need an account to see document images. The search tool is useful for anyone in Columbus who needs to check property records, verify a lien, or find a recorded document before visiting the clerk's office in person. It saves a trip and a phone call in many cases.

Columbus Courts Homepage Phone Directory

The main courts portal for the Columbus Consolidated Government is at courts.columbusga.gov. This site serves as the central hub for all court-related phone directory information in Columbus. It covers the Superior Court, State Court, Juvenile Court, Municipal Court, and Recorder's Court. Each court section on the site has its own page with contact info, forms, and schedules.

The courts homepage pictured above shows the layout of all Columbus court departments in one place. If you are not sure which court handles your matter, start here. The site breaks down jurisdiction by case type. Traffic tickets, for instance, go to Municipal Court. Felony cases start at Recorder's Court. Civil lawsuits over a certain dollar amount go to Superior Court, while smaller claims go to State Court or Magistrate Court.

Bookmarking this page is a good idea if you deal with Columbus court records on a regular basis. It is the fastest way to find the right phone number for any court division in the city.

Open Records Requests in the Columbus Phone Directory

The Columbus Consolidated Government follows the Georgia Open Records Act. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, any person can request public records from a government agency, and the agency must respond within three business days. Columbus handles open records requests through its various departments. Police records, for instance, go through the Open Records Compliance Office.

The Columbus Police Department open records page at columbusga.gov/police explains how to request police reports, incident records, and other law enforcement documents. The page walks you through the steps and lists what information you need to include in your request.

The open records page shown above covers the request process for Columbus police files. For records from other departments, contact the specific office that holds the files. The general consolidated government line at 706-653-4000 can point you to the right place if you are not sure where to send your request. Fees for copies follow the state schedule: 10 cents per page for standard copies, and the first 15 minutes of search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(d). After that, the agency can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can complete the task.

How to Use the Columbus Phone Directory

Start with the main clerk line at (706) 225-4370 if you are not sure which office to call. The front desk staff can route your call or give you a direct number. For court case questions, try the courts website first. For property and deed records, the GSCCCA search tool is the quickest path. If you need police records, go through the open records process on the city website.

Columbus offices typically respond to phone inquiries and walk-in requests during normal business hours. The consolidated government structure means that city and county services sit under one roof in many cases, which simplifies the process. You will not get bounced between a city clerk and a county clerk like you might in other parts of Georgia. That is one advantage of the consolidation. Most records are readily available, and the office states that records are provided within three business days of a valid request.

When visiting in person, bring a valid photo ID. The Government Center at 100 10th Street houses most of the offices listed in this Columbus phone directory. Parking is available in the lots and garages near the building. The courthouse at 702 10th Street is a short walk away for Recorder's Court matters.

Nearby Cities in the Georgia Phone Directory

Columbus sits in the western part of the state along the Chattahoochee River. Other Georgia cities with phone directory pages on this site include Macon and Albany. Macon is about 100 miles to the east and serves as the Bibb County seat under its own consolidated government. Albany is roughly 100 miles to the south in Dougherty County.

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Muscogee County Phone Directory

Because Columbus and Muscogee County share a consolidated government, the county page covers the same offices listed here. For additional details on county-level departments, boards, and commissions, visit the Muscogee County phone directory page. The county page includes departments that serve areas outside the Columbus city core as well.

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