Baldwin County Georgia Public Records
Baldwin County is located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,337. The county seat is Milledgeville. Baldwin County is part of the Milledgeville, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The current chairman is Sam Chapman. The county also has a sheriff, coroner, tax commissioner, and probate judge, all of whom are elected to four-year terms.
The county is served by the Baldwin County School District, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to Georgia College & State University, a public liberal arts university.
Baldwin County is home to several state parks, including Oconee National Forest, Mistletoe State Park, and Hard Labor Creek State Park. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Old Governor's Mansion, the Old State Capitol, and the Old Capital Museum.
Baldwin County Courthouse
Baldwin County Georgia Court Address: 112 Court Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Phone: (478) 445-4373
Baldwin County Court Jurisdiction
Baldwin County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Baldwin County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Baldwin County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Allatoona Pass (October 5, 1864): During the Civil War, Union forces under the command of Major General William T. Sherman fought Confederate forces under the command of General Samuel G. French in a battle that resulted in a Union victory.
2. The Founding of Milledgeville (1803): Milledgeville was founded as the new capital of Georgia in 1803. It served as the state capital until 1868.
3. The Founding of Fort Gaines (1817): Fort Gaines was established in 1817 to protect the port of Darien from the British. It was the site of a major battle during the Civil War.
4. The Founding of St. Simons Island (1736): St. Simons Island was founded in 1736 by General James Oglethorpe. It was the site of a major battle during the Civil War.
5. The Founding of Fort McAllister (1861): Fort McAllister was established in 1861 to protect the port of Savannah from the Union Navy. It was the site of a major battle during the Civil War.