Bacon County Georgia Public Records
Bacon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,096. The county seat is Alma. The county was created on December 10, 1914 and named for Augustus Bacon, a former United States Senator from Georgia.
Government
Bacon County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting ordinances, and approving the county budget. The Board also appoints a County Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.
The county is also served by a Superior Court, a Probate Court, and a Magistrate Court.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,096 people, 4,093 households, and 2,945 families residing in the county. The population density was 33.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 4,717 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.2% white, 23.3% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.7% were English, and 8.3% were Irish.
The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.7 years.
Bacon County Courthouse
Bacon County Courthouse 201 South Pierce Street Alma, GA 31510 Phone: (912) 632-2044 Fax: (912) 632-2045
Bacon County Court Jurisdiction
Bacon County Superior Court is located in Alma, Georgia and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Bacon County.
Bacon County Historical Facts
1. The Bacon County Courthouse was built in 1914.
2. The Bacon County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
3. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a black man in Bacon County in 1877.
4. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a woman in Bacon County in 1878.
5. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a white man in Bacon County in 1879.
6. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a black woman in Bacon County in 1881.
7. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a white woman in Bacon County in 1882.
8. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a black man for murder in Bacon County in 1883.
9. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a white man for murder in Bacon County in 1884.
10. The Bacon County Courthouse was the site of the first trial of a black woman for murder in