Dunwoody Phone Directory
The Dunwoody phone directory covers city government offices, court contacts, and public records resources for this DeKalb County city. Dunwoody has a population of 51,795 and sits in the northern part of metro Atlanta. This page lists the phone numbers you need for City Hall, the records clerk, police reports, the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, and the statewide GSCCCA search portal. Each number comes from official city or county sources so you can reach the right office on the first try.
Dunwoody Quick Facts
Dunwoody City Hall Phone Directory
Dunwoody City Hall is the main hub for city services and public records requests. The building is at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The records clerk at City Hall handles all open records requests for the city. You can call 678-382-6700 to reach the clerk and ask about the status of a request or get help with the process.
The city will respond to any request for records within three business days. That time frame comes from the Georgia Open Records Act, which sets the rules for how fast a government office must act on your request. If you have difficulty submitting a request, please contact the records clerk at the number listed. Staff can walk you through it over the phone or help you fill out the right form in person.
Walk-in visits work fine for simple requests. Bring a valid photo ID. For anything that takes more time to pull, the clerk may ask you to come back or wait for a call. Most routine requests get handled quickly, but large requests with lots of pages can take the full three days. The city does not charge for the first quarter hour of staff time spent on a search. After that, costs depend on how long the search takes and how many pages you need copied.
Dunwoody Open Records Phone Directory
Georgia law gives the public a right to inspect and copy most government records. This right comes from O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, which form the Georgia Open Records Act. In Dunwoody, the city clerk's office serves as the point of contact for all open records requests. You can submit your request online, by email, or in person at City Hall.
The city's open records page at dunwoodyga.gov has all the details on how to file a request. The page explains what to include, how long it takes, and what fees apply. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The law says anyone can ask. You do not need to live in Dunwoody or even in Georgia.
If the city denies your request, they must tell you why. The denial must cite the specific part of O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 that allows it. Most records are open. But some things like personnel files, ongoing investigations, and certain legal documents have limits on what the city can release. When in doubt, submit the request and let the city tell you what they can and cannot share.
Standard copies cost 10 cents per page. Electronic records sent by email are often free or much cheaper. If you want to look at records in person without getting copies, there is no charge for that. The city must let you inspect records during normal business hours at City Hall.
Dunwoody Police Records Phone Directory
Police reports in Dunwoody are available at City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Dunwoody Police Department works through the city's open records process for report requests. If you need a copy of an incident report, accident report, or arrest record, you go through the same records clerk at 678-382-6700.
The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court website at dksuperiorclerk.com is where you look up court cases that come from Dunwoody police activity. Arrests in Dunwoody go through the DeKalb County court system since Dunwoody does not have its own superior court. The image below shows the DeKalb Clerk homepage.
From this site you can search case records, check court dates, and find contact info for specific court divisions that handle cases from Dunwoody. The clerk's office serves all of DeKalb County, so when you search, you may want to narrow by the defendant name or case number to find Dunwoody-specific records.
Dunwoody Phone Directory for DeKalb Courts
Dunwoody falls under DeKalb County for all state court matters. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court keeps records for civil cases, criminal cases, real estate filings, and more. The main clerk office is at 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030. This is the courthouse that serves Dunwoody residents for superior court and state court needs.
You can search DeKalb County court records online through the clerk's website at dksuperiorclerk.com. The site has a case search tool, fee schedule, and filing instructions. For land records and deed searches across all Georgia counties, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at gsccca.org/search covers the whole state.
The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up deed records, lien records, and other recorded documents for DeKalb County and every other county in Georgia. The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA search page.
The search tool shown above gives you access to real estate records, UCC filings, and court filing indexes. There is no charge to view basic index data. You need an account to see full document images. This tool is useful for anyone in Dunwoody who needs to check property records or verify a lien before making a trip to the courthouse in Decatur.
Dunwoody Phone Directory for City Services
Beyond records and court contacts, the Dunwoody phone directory covers several city departments that residents call on a regular basis. The main city line at 678-382-6700 connects to most departments. But if you know which office you need, using a direct number saves time.
The city runs departments for community development, parks and recreation, public works, and code enforcement. Each has its own staff and in some cases its own phone line. The city website at dunwoodyga.gov lists contact info for all departments. If you call the main line, the front desk can route you to the right person. Wait times are usually short since Dunwoody is a smaller city compared to Atlanta or other large metro cities nearby.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, records held by these city departments are public. That means emails, contracts, meeting minutes, budgets, and staff directories are all available through an open records request. If a department will not give you a phone number or piece of info you need, you have the right to file a formal request. The law is clear that public records must be open for inspection by any person.
Dunwoody incorporated in 2008, so it is a fairly new city. Before that, all services came through DeKalb County. Some county services still apply. For instance, DeKalb County handles water and sewer for Dunwoody. The DeKalb County tax commissioner handles property tax. Keep this in mind when you are looking for the right phone number. Some calls go to the city and some go to the county.
How to Use the Dunwoody Phone Directory
Start with the records clerk at 678-382-6700 if you are not sure who to call. The clerk handles open records requests and can point you to the right office for other needs. For court cases, use the DeKalb Clerk website at dksuperiorclerk.com. For property records, try the GSCCCA search tool first since it lets you search from home without a phone call.
Call early in the day for the shortest wait. Mornings before 10:00 AM tend to be less busy. If you get voicemail, leave a clear message with your name, phone number, and what you need. Staff at Dunwoody City Hall do return calls, though it may take a day during busy weeks. For open records requests, always put them in writing. A phone call is fine for general questions, but the law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires a written request to start the formal process.
Keep a record of who you spoke with and when. This helps if you need to follow up later. For requests that take more than three business days, you have the right to ask for an update. The city must give you one under the Open Records Act. If you think the city has not followed the law, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General's office.
DeKalb County Phone Directory
Dunwoody sits in DeKalb County, and many public records for Dunwoody residents are held at the county level. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court, and the Magistrate Court all serve Dunwoody. For a full list of DeKalb County government phone numbers, court contacts, and office locations, visit the DeKalb County phone directory page.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Dunwoody 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.