CLerk of courts

Clerk of State and Superior Court

The Clerk of the Superior Court is a Constitutional Officer, which means the position was created by an act of the Legislature in the State Constitution. This Clerk has been a county Constitutional Officer since the framers of the Georgia Constitution of 1798 provided for election of the Clerk of Superior Court in each Georgia County. The Clerk is elected every four years. As the keeper of the records. The Clerk is responsible for protecting the integrity of public records and public funds, establishing an index and issuing every paper under the court seal.

Court Deputy Clerks

Chief Deputy Clerk

Sherry Smith
770-467-4745
ssmith@c178.net

deputy clerk - civil division

Tammy Chapman
770-467-4746
tchapman@c178.net

deputy clerk - state court criminal

Erica Jordan
770-467-4745
ejordan@c178.net

deputy clerk - state court criminal

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‍770-467-
cnash@c178.net

deputy clerk - state court ticket

Susan McWilliams
770-467-4747
smcwilliams@c178.net

deputy clerk - real estate

Thalia Beck
770-467-4356
tbeck@c178.net

deputy clerk - real estate

Caroline Ruffin
770-467-4356
cruffin@c178.net

Clerk of State and Superior Court
Debbie L. Brooks
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1046
Griffin, GA 30224
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‍Physical Address:
132 E. Solomon St. Griffin, GA 30223

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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e-filing: Odyssey E-File

Phone: 770-467-4309

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2019 The Spalding County Clerk of Courts’ Office is excited to announce that Notary Applications are now available online. This service includes New Applicants, renewing applicants and offers the ability to provide a change of address. Applicants will go to GSCCCA.ORG, Click on the Notary and Apostilles button, Click on Notaries then select Notary Public Application form and follow directions.
You will need to complete the form and bring the completed application to the Spalding County Clerk of Court’s Office, along with your Georgia Drivers’ License and the application fee of $55.00.
‍We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards and business checks.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 - New Notary Law