Columbus, Georgia Public Records and Criminal Background Check

Columbus, Georgia is known for its historic architecture, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its diverse economy. The city council is composed of seven members, each elected to a four-year term. The council is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting laws and ordinances.

Columbus is located in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States. The area codes of this city are: 706, 762. Columbus coordinates are 32°29′32″N 84°56′25″W.

Columbus, Georgia Public Records & Government Resources

Use the verified government links below to access public records, criminal history, court cases, inmate information, and local agency contacts for Columbus, Georgia.

City of Columbus

Directory of Columbus city records and information

Columbus Police Department

510 10th Street • Columbus, GA 31901

Columbus Fire Department

510 10th Street • Columbus, Georgia 31906 • 706-653-3500

Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Business and corporate resources • 1200 6th Avenue • Columbus, GA 31902 • P: 706.327.1566 | 1.800.360.8552 • F: 706.327.7512

Municipal Court Clerk

Look up city records and documents • 100 10th Street, Government Center - Tower, 8th Floor • Phone: 706.653.4378

Columbus Georgia Municipal Court

Municipal court matters and information • 100 10th Street, Government Center - Tower, 8th Floor • Phone: 706.653.4378

Columbus Georgia Office of the Mayor

Information and departments of the city mayor • 100 Tenth Street • 6th Floor, Government Center Tower • Columbus, Georgia 31901

Columbus Public Library

3000 Macon Road • Columbus, GA 31906 • Phone: 706.243.2669 • FAX: 706.243.2710

The Columbus Times

Searchable newspapers and archives

U. S. Census Information

Quick, easy access to facts about people, business and geography

Columbus Georgia Parks and Recreation

Find things to do in Columbus • 107 41st Street • Columbus, GA 31904 • 706-653-4504

Elections and Registration Office

Lookup information and results on city elections • 100 10th Street • Columbus, Georgia 31901 • Phone: (706) 653-4392 • Fax: (706) 653-4394

Columbus Georgia Finance Department

Find information on city finances • Columbus Consolidated Government • P.O. Box 1340 • Columbus, GA 31902-1340 • Telephone: 706-653-4087 • Fax: 706-653-4086

Information Technology Department

100 10th Street • Columbus, Georgia 31901 • 706-653-4045

Columbus Georgia Criminal Records Search and Depository

Conduct background checks • Georgia Crime Information Center • CCH/Identification Services • Supervisor • P.O. Box 370748 • Decatur • Georgia 30037-0748 • Fax: Criminal History/Identification Services, 404-270-8417 • Email: gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us • Telephone Helpline: 404-244-2639

Columbus Georgia Criminal Records Information and Access

Search criminal cases, divorces and other civil cases • Administrative Office of the Courts of Georgia • 244 Washington Street • SW • Suite 300 • Atlanta, GA 30334 • Phone: 404.656.5171 • Fax: 404.651.6449

Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.

Columbus Georgia Inmate Search and Community Corrections

Georgia Department of Corrections • Inmate Info & Records: 404-656-4661 • Office of Public Affairs: 404-656-9772 • Email:info@dcor.state.ga.us