DEKALB COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Dekalb County gets a B.
Georgia has the fastest statutory clock graded so far (3 business days) and a permissive booking-photo regime. The drag is fragmentation: no statewide free public case search, GBI criminal history is in-person only, and PeachCourt is filing infrastructure rather than a public records portal. Strong law, uneven infrastructure.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Dekalb County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-27 06:10 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 06:10 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 06:10 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 06:10 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 06:10 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · GA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the GA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · GA
Children Missing From Georgia (Statewide)
Active Georgia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Shamar Hutchinson (GA)
Merrilyn Terry (GA)
Noah Ansley (GA)
Wondrease Demps (GA)
Ron’dre Cooper (GA)
Della Stewart (GA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Georgia Court Cases
Most recent Georgia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 24-51605- | Mario Terrell Smith | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59760 | Rohan Hugh Harrison and Marcelene Orinthia Harrison | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59758 | Allison Deanna Davis | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59759 | Cadence Lilmae Harris Spearman | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59757 | Terri Ann Betts | 07/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00303 | THOMAS v SKY 1 BEAUTY | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59756 | Casey Lee Reed | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-50791- | Brandon Michael Joseph Dibois and Melissa Nicole Dibois | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-51628- | Jasmine Adrieanna Gaston | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59755 | Osaozenomwan Cynthia Lucia Ogiefa | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41255 | Ian Christian Richards | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59752 | Luther Ray Mosley, Jr. and Canzata Shermaine Mosley | 07/25/2026 |
Cities in Dekalb County
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Common Questions
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What's the right place to search court cases in Dekalb?▼
DeKalb County, GA court cases: DeKalb County Superior Court (https://www.dekalbsuperiorcourt.com/) for felonies, civil over $15K, family/divorce. DeKalb County State Court for misdemeanors and civil under $15K. DeKalb County Magistrate Court (https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/magistrate-court). DeKalb County Probate Court for wills, estates. Statewide: GA Courts (https://georgiacourts.gov/) directory. Records request to Clerk of Court for case files. Federal: PACER for U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). O.C.G.A. §15-6 governs Superior Courts. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). Atlanta Journal-Constitution for court coverage.
Where can I find out if converting a one-family house into a two-family home is legal?▼
Clarkston, GA (DeKalb County) two-family conversion zoning rules: City of Clarkston Planning & Zoning (https://www.clarkstonga.gov/) for local zoning code. DeKalb County GIS zoning viewer (https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning-sustainability/zoning) for parcel-level zoning. Submit zoning verification request or building permit application. Clarkston Code of Ordinances on Municode (https://library.municode.com/ga/clarkston). Single-family zones generally prohibit two-unit conversion; variance required from Zoning Board of Appeals. Statute O.C.G.A. §36-66 governs zoning (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2024/title-36/chapter-66/). Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). Building Department for permit review.
How do I run a background check in Dekalb?▼
DeKalb County, GA background check: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Information Center (https://gbi.georgia.gov/criminal-history) — $25 name-based or fingerprint via GAPS (https://gaps.gbi.ga.gov/). DeKalb County Sheriff (https://www.dekalbsheriff.org/) for local arrest records and inmate search. DeKalb County Police records (https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/police). Live scan via GAPS-approved vendors. Court records: DeKalb County Superior Court (https://www.dekalbsuperiorcourt.com/) and statewide GA Courts (https://georgiacourts.gov/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 governs CHRI. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. §42-8-60).
What's the process to clear a criminal record in Colquitt?▼
To clear a criminal record in Colquitt, GA (Miller County), Georgia's record restriction process is governed by O.C.G.A. §35-3-37. Eligible offenses include arrests not resulting in conviction, dismissed charges, and certain misdemeanors after waiting periods. The 2020 Second Chance Law (HB 226) expanded eligibility for some non-violent offenses after 4 years. File a Petition for Restriction in the Miller County Superior Court at 155 South 1st Street, Colquitt, GA 39837 (229-758-4102). The GBI processes the actual record clearing. Forms and detailed eligibility info are at https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/obtaining-criminal-history-record-information-frequently-asked-questions. Sources: GA Record Restriction (https://gbi.georgia.gov/), O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-35/).
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Albany?▼
To check for an active warrant in Albany, GA (Dougherty County), contact the Albany Police Department at 201 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-2100), or the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-3259). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.dougherty.ga.us/. Court bench warrants appear in the Dougherty County Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate court records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at https://www.gsccca.org/ provides additional document searches. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: Dougherty County (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/), GSCCCA (https://www.gsccca.org/).
How can I look up assaults on a particular date?▼
To look up assaults on a particular date in Helen, GA (White County), contact the Helen Police Department at 7445 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 (706-878-2009), or the White County Sheriff's Office at 96 Old Highway 75, Cleveland, GA 30528 (706-865-5177). File a Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) request specifying date, approximate time, and location. Standard fees: $0.10 per page or $0.10 for the first quarter-hour of search time. Closed-case incident reports are public; ongoing investigations may be redacted. The GBI publishes aggregate crime data at https://gbi.georgia.gov/. Sources: Helen GA (https://www.cityofhelen.org/), White County (https://www.whitecounty.net/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Dekalb County, GA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Dekalb County, GA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for GA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (GA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in GA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in GA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in GA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for GA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOHN DAY | MARIETTA |
| NOVAMED MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | ATLANTA |
| CARLOS LOPEZ | ATLANTA |
| D BROOKS | ATLANTA |
| ORRIN SCOTT SWAYZE | MARIETTA |
| PHILIP NEWMAN | CONYERS |
| SCIENTECH MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. | STOCKBRIDGE |
| ROBERT PIERRON | ATLANTA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| 3550 TOWNSEND - FKA PEACHTREE TOWNPARK - | CHAMBLEE |
| SEACO ASPHALT EMULSIONS | CONLEY |
| CLAIREBROOKE TOWNHOMES (FKA - AVALON TOW | CHAMBLEE |
| PONTIAC PLACE LOT 17 | ATLANTA |
| 8451 NORRIS LAKE WAY | SNELLVILLE |
| INLINER SOLUTIONS, LLC | STONE MOUNTAIN |
| THE LINKS AT SOUTHLAND - LOT 5 | STONE MOUNTAIN |
| HANCOCK HEIGHTS LOT 59 | DECATUR |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (GA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Managing the loan or lease |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Creditors Bureau Assoc | Written notification about debt |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A FAMILY CARE CENTER | 1128b8 |
| A LOVING TOUCH | 1128b8 |
| A-BELL TRANSPORTATION | 1128b8 |
| ACTION NON-EMERGENCY TRANS. CO | 1128b8 |
| ADAMS LOVING PRO HEALTH CARE | 1128b7 |
| AMERI-CARE EMS, INC | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC | 1128Aa |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Metro City Bank | Doraville |
| Tandem Bank | Tucker |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from GA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Federal Jury Convicts Michigan Man for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Georgia
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien, Convicted Felon, and Austell Man Face Federal Charges Following Tri-County Narcotics Operations
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Former CPA Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Funds Stolen from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Two Illegal Aliens and Marietta Man Face Federal Charges After Seizure of Nearly 500 Pounds of Methamphetamine
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Seventh Defendant Pleads Guilty in Atlanta to Milledgeville Meth Trafficking Case
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Significant federal prison sentences handed down for drug- and firearm-related charges
Jul 17, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA
Jul 24, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Dekalb County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Another Georgia cop accused of misusing Flock data in growing trend
A DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy was accused of misusing Flock camera data. He adds to growing list of Georgia law enforcement with similar charges.
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Georgia Cops Keep Getting Arrested And Fired For Illegally Using Flock Cameras To Stalk People, But Surely Those 17 Bad Apples Aren't Representative Of The Entire Bunch
Nearly 20 officers have been fired and charged with crimes related to their illegal use of the surveillance technology, and the number continues to rise.
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DeKalb deputy charged with Flock camera misuse; more Georgia officers fired
Police say the license plate readers help locate suspects and solve crimes, but a growing number of critics say the technology amounts to an invasion of privacy.
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Another Georgia officer arrested over alleged Flock camera misuse as internal audits continue uncovering cases
A former DeKalb sheriff's sergeant is accused of misusing Flock license plate readers, the latest arrest in Georgia surveillance tech abuse investigations.
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DeKalb County's $18.9 million no-bid Flock camera deal just produced its first felony case
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3 Georgia inmates who escaped DeKalb County Jail captured in Florida, officials say
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Why a Georgia judge faces formal judicial misconduct charges
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DeKalb County child molestation suspect captured in Alabama
Authorities in Alabama captured a fugitive wanted in a DeKalb County child molestation arrest on Thursday.