Union City Phone Directory Search

The Union City phone directory covers contacts for city government offices, the city clerk, police records, open records services, and Fulton County court contacts that handle cases for Union City residents. Union City sits in Fulton County with a population near 28,195, and the city manages its own local government while county-level court services run through the Fulton County offices in Atlanta. This page brings together the phone numbers, web links, and office details you need to reach the right department.

Union City Clerk Phone Directory

The Union City Clerk's office handles open records requests, city ordinances, business licensing, and other administrative tasks. The main city phone number is 770-964-1441. This line connects to city hall and staff can transfer you to the right department. The clerk's office is the best first call for most public records questions at the city level. If you are not sure where to start, this is the number to try.

Union City has an open records page at unioncityga.gov that explains the request process. To obtain records, you need to complete and submit a request for public records through the city's JustFOIA portal. That system keeps everything organized and gives you a way to track your request from start to finish. The portal is at unioncityga.justfoia.com. You create an account, describe the records you need, and submit. The city then processes your request and sends you updates by email.

The screenshot below shows the Union City open records page with details on how to submit a public records request.

From this page you can access the JustFOIA portal link, read the city's open records policy, and find contact information for the clerk's office. It is the best starting point for any records question at the city level.

Union City Phone Directory for Open Records

The right to access public records in Georgia comes from O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-77, the Georgia Open Records Act. Under this law, the city must respond within three business days of receiving a written request. You do not need to be a Union City resident. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Anyone can ask. The law is clear on this point.

The first quarter hour of staff time is free under Georgia law. After that, fees are based on the hourly pay of the lowest-paid full-time employee who can do the work. Copies cost 10 cents a page. For large requests, ask for a cost estimate up front so there are no surprises. Electronic copies sent by email are usually cheaper than paper. If you just want to look at the records in person, there is no charge for that. The city must let you view public records at city hall during normal business hours.

If the city denies a request, they must cite the specific exemption from O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73 that applies. You can challenge a denial in court. The losing party may have to pay the winner's legal fees, which gives the city a strong reason to follow the rules. Most requests in Union City are handled without issues, and the JustFOIA portal makes tracking easy.

Union City Police Records Phone Directory

The Records Division for Union City police is located in the Police Department at 5060 Union Street. This is a separate location from city hall. Police records include incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement documents. For police open records requests, you should submit a written request through the department's records division.

Call 770-964-1441 and ask for the police records division, or visit the department in person during business hours. Staff can tell you what records are available and walk you through the request process. Some police records may be exempt from disclosure under Georgia law. Active investigations, juvenile records, and victim information are common exemptions. The department must tell you which exemption applies if they deny all or part of your request.

Response times for police records vary based on the complexity of the request. Simple requests like a single incident report may come back within a few days. More involved requests that need searching through older files or multiple case records will take longer. Put your request in writing to start the formal clock under the Open Records Act. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74, the agency must give you a timeline if they cannot complete your request within the standard three-day window.

Fulton County Clerk Phone Directory

Union City is in Fulton County, and most court records for Union City residents are handled by the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk's office manages civil cases, criminal cases, real estate recordings, and other court documents. The Fulton County Courthouse is in downtown Atlanta. That is where most in-person court business takes place for Union City residents who need county-level services.

You can also submit open records requests to the county through the Fulton County open records page. This is separate from the city of Union City's process. County records include things like property tax files, county contracts, public health records, and the full range of court filings. If you need county-level documents, use the county's process. For city-level records, use the Union City JustFOIA portal.

Fulton County is one of the largest counties in Georgia, and its clerk office handles a high volume of filings. Wait times can be longer than what you would find in smaller counties. For routine searches, using the online tools saves time compared to visiting in person. The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org also covers Fulton County deed records, lien filings, and court indexes for all 159 Georgia counties.

Georgia Open Records Act and Union City

Georgia's Open Records Act applies to every government office in Union City and Fulton County. The law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 says public records belong to the people of Georgia. Government agencies hold those records as custodians and must make them available unless a specific exemption applies. The definition of a public record is broad. It covers any document, paper, letter, map, tape, photograph, computer file, or similar material made or received by a government agency in the course of its work.

Union City has made the process more accessible by using the JustFOIA portal. The system logs every request and response, creating a transparent record of interactions between the public and city government. This goes beyond what many Georgia cities offer. You can browse past requests to see if the records you need have already been released. The Georgia Secretary of State website also has info about state-level records and business filings.

Most requests in Union City are handled without issues. The city's process is clear and the portal makes tracking easy. If you ever have trouble with a request, document everything and reference the specific statute sections when following up. The law is on the side of public access, and agencies that drag their feet risk being held accountable in court.

Union City Phone Directory Tips

Call the main number at 770-964-1441 first thing in the morning. Early calls tend to get through faster. If you need police records, remember that the records division is at 5060 Union Street, not at city hall. For court records, go through the Fulton County Clerk or call their office in Atlanta.

Use the JustFOIA portal for open records requests whenever possible. It is faster than email or in-person requests, and it gives you a clear trail of your request and the city's response. Written requests start the three-day response clock under state law. A phone call does not count as a formal request. Keep a record of any calls you make, including who you spoke with and when, in case you need to follow up later.

Fulton County Phone Directory

Union City is in Fulton County, and many public records for Union City residents are held at the county level. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court, and the Magistrate Court all serve Union City. For a full list of Fulton County government phone numbers, court contacts, and office locations, visit the Fulton County phone directory page.

View Fulton County Phone Directory

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Union City have their own government offices and phone directories. If you need contact info for an office in one of these areas, check the pages below.