Adairsville Police Department

Welcome to the City of Adairsville, Georgia web site. I trust that you will find the information contained within to be beneficial to your needs.

The City of Adairsville is a historic City that was established in 1854. Most of the buildings in the old section of the City are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

We are a fast growing residential, commercial and industrial City that lies in the northwestern portion of Bartow County. We are accessible via I-75, U.S. 41, Georgia 140 and Old Dixie Highway. We are the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Chattanooga, Tenn.

The police department is comprised of the Chief, Assistant Chief, and four Sergeants along with nine patrol officers, three reserve officers and two administrative assistants, when at full compliment. The department has a patrol division, investigation division and clerical/administration section. The patrol division is staffed 24/7, and all of our personnel are dedicated to the preservation of safety and service to our citizens and our visitors.

We invite you to come visit us and enjoy the peaceful, down home Southern atmosphere that we experience daily.

Sincerely,
Charles Stafford, Chief of Police

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Services We Offer

Georgia Criminal History Checks  A Georgia Criminal History check may be obtained at the Adairsville Police Department on Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The individual on whom the records check is being conducted must provide picture I.D. and sign a consent form. Consent forms must be obtained at the Adairsville Police Department. Fees: City Residents or persons seeking employment in the city limits, $5.00. Non City residents or persons seeking employment outside the city limits, $15.00.

Fingerprinting   The Adairsville Police Department offers fingerprinting services for job applicants, adoption, citizenship, etc. The service is available Monday - Friday, excluding city holidays from 8 am to 5 pm. Those seeking fingerprints must provide their own cards. There is a $5.00 fee per card.

Police Reports  The Records Section of the Adairsville Police Department keeps incident and accident reports as well as other department records. A case number or name is needed to provide these reports to you. Accident Report Fee $2.00. Incident Report Fee is based on size or report.

Open Records Requests  Open Records Requests may be submitted by phone, person, or mail during office hours. Send all mail to the attention of Open Records Section. Please provide as much of the following information as possible including date of request, name of requestor, phone number(s), date and time of incident/accident, case number, and person(s) involved. Within 72 hours, you will receive a response to your request. There is a charge for this request. The charge is based on the fees set forth by the open records act and will be accessed depending upon the research involved and what material is asked for. You will be notified of the cost prior to the information being provided.

Accident Reports  When requesting a copy of your accident report, please be prepared to supply as much of the following information as possible. Click here for more information.

Paying Citations  If you do not wish to appear in court you must pay your citation before your court date. Payments maybe made Monday - Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Adairsville Municipal Court or 24 hours a day online at www.ticketfastpay.com or by mail. Personal checks are not accepted.