Search Sandy Springs Phone Directory

The Sandy Springs phone directory covers all city departments and public services in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Sandy Springs is in the northern part of Fulton County with a population of about 105,500. The main city number is 770-730-5600. This page lists phone numbers, addresses, and online tools for reaching city offices, police records, open records, and Fulton County agencies that handle court and property filings for Sandy Springs residents.

Sandy Springs Phone Directory for Open Records

Sandy Springs uses the JustFOIA platform for open records requests. Under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all public records are available for inspection and copying. Sandy Springs follows this law and has set up JustFOIA to make the process easier for the public. You can file a request online without calling or visiting city hall.

The Sandy Springs Open Records page explains the steps for filing a request and links to the JustFOIA portal.

From this page, you click through to the JustFOIA system at sandyspringsga.justfoia.com where you create an account and submit your request. The system tracks your request and sends updates by email as the city works on it. You can check the status at any time by logging back in. Most requests get a response within three business days as the law requires.

Sandy Springs Phone Directory City Hall

Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2005. The city runs a lean operation compared to older cities in the metro area. Many services are contracted out to private firms, but the city still handles open records, code enforcement, and municipal court matters directly. City hall is the main contact point for all city business.

Vehicle accident reports and initial police incident reports are available online in Sandy Springs. This is a useful feature that not all cities offer. You can pull up these reports through the city website without filing a formal open records request. For other types of police records, you go through the standard JustFOIA process. The police department reviews each request to make sure no exempt information is released.

Sandy Springs also has a municipal court that handles traffic cases, code violations, and city ordinance matters. The municipal court has its own phone line and schedule. Call city hall at 770-730-5600 and ask for the court clerk if you need to check a court date, pay a fine, or get a copy of a municipal court record.

Sandy Springs Phone Directory for County Records

Sandy Springs is in Fulton County. County-level records, including court filings, property deeds, and criminal case files, are held by the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. The main clerk office is at 136 Pryor Street S.W., Room 106, Atlanta, GA 30303. The phone number is (404) 613-5313. This is the same office that serves Atlanta, Roswell, and all other cities within Fulton County.

The Fulton County Clerk website has forms, fee schedules, and links to each division. You can also use the statewide GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search to look up real estate records, liens, and other filings tied to Fulton County. The database covers all 159 counties in Georgia. Basic name searches are free, though full document images may need a paid account. This is often the fastest way to look up a record without driving to the courthouse in Atlanta.

North Fulton residents, including those in Sandy Springs, can also use the Fulton County service center in North Fulton for some clerk services. The center runs by appointment only. Call (404) 613-5313 to set up a time. This saves the trip to downtown Atlanta for common tasks like filing documents or picking up copies.

Sandy Springs Phone Directory Request Steps

The JustFOIA platform makes filing a request in Sandy Springs straightforward. You go to the portal, create a free account, and describe what records you need. Include dates, names, and any reference numbers you have. The city staff will pull the records and send them to you through the portal. You get email updates as your request moves through the system.

Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 requires a response within three business days. Sandy Springs can give you the records, tell you when they will be ready, or explain why the records are exempt. The law lists the exemptions at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. These include ongoing investigations, certain medical records, and documents that would invade personal privacy. Everything else is open to the public.

Fees for open records in Sandy Springs depend on the request. The law allows agencies to charge for the actual cost of searching and copying records. Electronic copies are usually cheaper than paper. The city will give you a cost estimate before they start work if the request is going to cost more than a small amount. Simple requests, like a single police report or a permit record, are often free or cost just a few dollars.

Sandy Springs Phone Directory for Police Reports

Sandy Springs makes some police records available online. Vehicle accident reports and initial police incident reports can be accessed through the city website. That is faster than filing a formal request. For other records, you go through JustFOIA. The police department checks each request to protect exempt information before releasing any files.

If your request covers multiple incidents, you must submit a separate request for each one. The city uses this rule to keep requests organized and avoid delays. Each request gets its own tracking number in the JustFOIA system. You can follow the progress of each one independently. Response times vary based on the complexity of the request and the volume of requests the police department is handling at the time.

Criminal case records that have moved past the police stage are held by Fulton County. The clerk at (404) 613-5313 handles those files. For arrests that led to charges in Superior Court, the county clerk has the case file. The Sandy Springs police department keeps the initial report and any investigation materials. Both offices follow the Georgia Open Records Act and charge fees based on the actual cost of retrieving and copying documents.

Sandy Springs Phone Directory and State Law

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 applies to every city office in Sandy Springs. The law says that public records belong to the citizens of Georgia. Government offices serve as custodians. They must provide access unless a specific exemption applies. Sandy Springs has adopted the JustFOIA platform to meet this obligation in a way that is transparent and trackable for both the city and the requester.

If Sandy Springs denies a request, the denial must cite the specific statute that allows it. You have the right to challenge any denial in court. The law says the losing side may have to pay the other side's legal fees. This gives agencies strong motivation to follow the rules and respond to requests in good faith. Most requests in Sandy Springs are handled without any problems. The JustFOIA system creates a paper trail that helps both sides stay on the same page throughout the process.

Fulton County Phone Directory

Sandy Springs is part of Fulton County. Court records, property deeds, and county-level services go through the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court in Atlanta. For the full list of county department phone numbers, search tools, and office locations, visit the Fulton County phone directory page.

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Nearby Cities

Sandy Springs is in the northern part of the Atlanta metro area, close to several other cities with their own government offices. If you need to reach a department outside Sandy Springs, try one of these nearby cities.