Find Woodstock Phone Directory
The Woodstock phone directory brings together contact info for city offices, the police department, and Cherokee County services that handle records for Woodstock residents. The main city line is 770-592-6000. With a population of about 39,381, Woodstock sits in Cherokee County and relies on county courts for most legal filings. This page lists the phone numbers, online portals, and steps to reach the right office in or near Woodstock.
Woodstock Quick Facts
Woodstock Phone Directory for Open Records
The purpose of the Open Records Act is to encourage public access to government information. In Woodstock, the city follows this law and makes records available to anyone who asks. You do not need to be a resident. You do not need to state a reason. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 sets the rules every city office must follow.
The city's open records policy page at woodstockga.gov explains how to submit a request. You can file by email, in person at city hall, or by mail. The city asks that you describe the records you need with enough detail so staff can find them. The more specific your request, the faster the response. Under state law, the city has three business days to respond. They can give you the records, tell you when they will be ready, or explain why the records are exempt.
Fees follow state guidelines. The first fifteen minutes of search time are free. After that, the city can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can fulfill the request. Paper copies cost about 10 cents per page. Electronic copies are usually cheaper.
Woodstock Police Phone Directory
To request public records from the Woodstock Police Department, you use a separate online portal. The department runs its records requests through JustFOIA at woodstockga.justfoia.com. This portal lets you submit, track, and receive records without visiting in person. It works for incident reports, accident reports, and other police documents.
The JustFOIA system creates an account for you so you can check the status of your request at any time. Staff review each request and respond within the time limits set by state law. Most routine police reports are available within a few business days. Records tied to active cases may be held back under the exemptions in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
For general police questions that do not involve a records request, call the Woodstock Police Department at its non-emergency line. Do not use the JustFOIA portal for questions or complaints. It is just for document requests. If you are not sure what records exist, call first and ask. Staff can help you figure out what to request before you file through the portal.
Cherokee County Court Phone Directory
Woodstock is in Cherokee County, and court records for Woodstock residents are held at the county level. The Cherokee County Clerk of Superior Court handles civil cases, criminal cases, real estate recordings, and other court filings. The courthouse is in Canton, the county seat. You can search records in person during business hours or use the online tools available through the clerk's website at cherokeecourtclerk.com.
The GSCCCA page for Cherokee County shows the clerk's contact details and links to county record searches. The screenshot below shows the Cherokee County page on the GSCCCA site.
Visit gsccca.org for Cherokee County clerk contact info.
From the GSCCCA, you can also run statewide searches for deed records, lien filings, and UCC documents across all 159 Georgia counties. Basic name searches are free. This is a useful tool when you need to look up property records or court filings in Cherokee County without making the drive to Canton.
Cherokee County also offers its own open records request process through NextRequest. The screenshot below shows the Cherokee County open records portal.
You can reach the county open records portal at cherokeecountyga.nextrequest.com. This covers county-level records that fall outside the city of Woodstock's jurisdiction, including sheriff's office reports, county administration documents, and court-related files.
How Woodstock Phone Directory Searches Work
Finding the right contact in Woodstock depends on what you need. City records go through city hall at 770-592-6000. Police records go through JustFOIA. Court and property records go through Cherokee County. Each office has its own process, but the same state law covers them all. The Open Records Act applies to every government agency in Georgia, from the smallest city to the largest county.
Start by calling the main city number if you are not sure where to begin. Staff at city hall can tell you which department handles the type of record you need. From there, you can either call that department directly or use the appropriate online portal. Written requests are required to start the formal open records process. Phone calls are good for asking questions, but the clock on the three-day response window does not start until you put your request in writing.
For records that span multiple agencies, you may need to file separate requests with each one. A single request to city hall will not pull records from the police department or the county clerk. Each operates on its own. Plan ahead and submit all your requests at the same time to avoid delays.
Woodstock Phone Directory for County Link
Woodstock sits in Cherokee County. Many public records for Woodstock residents are held at the county level, not the city level. The Cherokee County Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court, and the Magistrate Court all serve Woodstock. For a full list of Cherokee County phone numbers, court contacts, and office locations, visit the Cherokee County phone directory page.
Tips for Woodstock Phone Directory
Call city hall early in the morning for shorter wait times. The best window is right at opening when phones are quietest. If you reach voicemail, leave a message with your name, number, and a brief note. Staff usually return calls the same day.
Use the online portals whenever you can. Both JustFOIA for police records and NextRequest for county records create a paper trail that helps you track your request without follow-up calls. The city's general open records process also accepts email submissions, which gives you a written record of your request and the city's response.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Woodstock have their own phone directory pages with government office contacts and public records info. If you need to reach an office outside Cherokee County, try one of these nearby cities.