Towns County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records are generally considered public information and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office in writing.
• The request should specify the type of records sought and the time period.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the Sheriff's Office records division, though some jurisdictions may charge a fee for copies.
• Processing times for records requests vary but must be fulfilled within three business days under Georgia law unless an extension is granted.
• No tribal law enforcement agencies operate in Towns County, and the Georgia State Patrol provides highway enforcement along US 76 and State Route 515.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Towns County Magistrate Court, located at 48 River Street, Suite B, handles civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory (eviction) proceedings, criminal warrants, and preliminary hearings.
• The Superior Court Clerk's office charges fees for certified copies (typically $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee).

• Standard searches cost approximately $25 annually or can be purchased on a per-document basis.
• Certified copies of recorded instruments can be requested in person or by mail from the Clerk's office, with fees set by state law.
• The Tax Assessor provides a free online property search tool through Towns County website at townscountyga.org, allowing users to search by owner name, address, or parcel number.
• The GIS mapping system provides aerial imagery, parcel boundaries, flood zone information, and topographic data.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Death certificates follow the same fee structure.
• Processing time is typically immediate for in-person requests if records are readily accessible, or within 3-5 business days for mail requests.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Towns County Probate Court with no waiting period in Georgia; the fee is approximately $56-76 depending on whether applicants complete a premarital education program.
• Online orders typically take 7-10 business days for delivery and incur additional processing fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This database includes formation documents, registered agents, annual registration status, and officer information.