One of the key functions of the Board of Commissioners is to also receive certain requests for records under the Open Records laws of the State of Georgia. Requestors may make request of such records from the Commissioner’s Office during regular business hours of the County. The requests may be made in person or by US mail. If made by mail, it is recommended that this be sent via certified mail to ensure delivery and proper receipt. Butts County will not be responsible for Open Record Requests that we do not receive. For more information on how to request a public record, please click HERE.

Please do not fax open records requests to the County. The fax machine is no longer monitored regularly and is generally shut down when not in use.

The Open Records Act only requires the provision of records which actually exist and are on hand. Requests for records or documents in a particular format, layout or containing only specific criteria which that County has not actually created and has no reason to create for County purposes are not covered under the Act.

Please note that requests for Open Records from the following agencies must be made through these agencies; the Board of Commissioners Office only covers those departments that are under the direct control of the Board of Commissioners. Requests for records within agencies that we do not have jurisdiction over will be returned. For records pertaining to the following offices or agencies, please contact them directly.

• Any Butts County Court Office
• Coroner
• District Attorney’s Office
• Elections Office
• Library Board of Directors
• Sheriff’s Office (Including Animal Control & Code Enforcement)
• Tax Assessors
• Tax Commissioner

Otherwise, mail completed forms to 625 W. Third Street, Suite 4, Jackson, GA 30233. We do not accept requests by fax or email.