How do I obtain an Open Records Request?

Obtaining Public Records

Thank you for your interest in the City of Clarkesville. The Georgia Open Records Act establishes the right to inspect and/or receive public records, excluding those records that are specifically exempted by court order or the law. To inspect and/or receive records, please complete the online form. Please be as specific as possible.  (Can you add a fillable form on the online form link? If so see exhibit #1 – if not, can we add a pdf form for people to print? Exhibit #2 If we go with pdf then we need to add wording about emailing it to me at skey@clarkesvillega.com or delivering it in person to the PD).

After Receiving Your Request
After receiving your request, the City of Clarkesville will notify you within three business days if there are records responsive to your request and if the records requested are subject to release (O.C.G.A.§ 50-18-71). The response will be provided in written format and will be sent via email when possible.

Charges
Responses shall include the cost to search, retrieve, copy, redact and/or supervise inspection of the requested document(s). The cost represents the hourly rate of the lowest-paid full-time employee who, in the opinion of the City, has the necessary skill and training to respond to your request. There is no charge for the first 15 minutes.

The fee for black and white, letter, or legal-size copies is 10 cents per page. Other types of documents are charged based on the City's expense to reproduce the record. Where fees for certain records are otherwise prescribed by law, such a specific fee shall apply. Payment is required upon receipt of the records. If records are requested to be certified, there is an additional fee of $1 for certification of the first record and 50 cents for each record thereafter.