Atkinson County Georgia Public Records
Atkinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,375. The county seat is Pearson. The county was created on August 15, 1917.
Government
Atkinson County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Chairman of the Board is elected at-large. The current Chairman is Robert D. "Bob" McLeod.
The county also has a Sheriff, currently Sheriff David Moore, and a Probate Judge, currently Judge Robert D. McLeod.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,375 people, 3,093 households, and 2,213 families residing in the county. The population density was 24.2 inhabitants per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 3,717 housing units at an average density of 10.7 per square mile (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 40.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were American, 8.2% were English, and 6.2% were Irish.
Of the 3,093 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.2% were non-families, and 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 39.2 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945 and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $30,945 versus $25,813 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.
Atkinson County Courthouse
Atkinson County Georgia Court is located at:
Atkinson County Courthouse
106 South Pearson Street
Pearson, GA 31642
Atkinson County Court Jurisdiction
Atkinson County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Pearson, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Atkinson County Historical Facts
1. The first county seat of Atkinson County was established in 1858 in the town of Pearson.
2. The first courthouse in Atkinson County was built in 1859.
3. The first school in Atkinson County was established in 1867.
4. The first railroad in Atkinson County was built in 1871.
5. The first newspaper in Atkinson County was established in 1872.
6. The first bank in Atkinson County was established in 1873.
7. The first telephone line in Atkinson County was established in 1883.
8. The first electric lights in Atkinson County were installed in 1887.
9. The first paved road in Atkinson County was built in 1908.
10. The first hospital in Atkinson County was established in 1912.