Bartow County

Bartow County is located in northwest Georgia, approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, covering an area of approximately 470 square miles. Bartow County seat is Cartersville, a city rich in Native American history and known for its antebellum architecture. As of recent census estimates, Bartow County has a population of over 108,000 residents, making it one of the faster-growing counties in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Bartow County was created in 1832 from Cherokee territory and originally named Cass County, then renamed in 1861 after Francis S. Bartow, a Confederate officer killed at the First Battle of Manassas. Major landmarks include the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, one of the most intact Mississippian culture sites in the Southeast, and Red Top Mountain State Park on Lake Allatoona. Bartow County is also home to significant mineral resources, including vast deposits of marble and barite. What makes Bartow County unique is its blend of industrial heritage, particularly mining and manufacturing, alongside its growing suburban character as part of the Atlanta region. Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite 233, Cartersville, GA 30120. Bartow County Tax Assessor's Office is at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite 109, Cartersville, GA 30120. Bartow County Recorder's Office, which handles land records, operates as part of the Clerk of Superior Court's office at the same address.

The county is also served by a Superior Court serves Bartow County, Georgia and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of Bartow County. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Georgia online court portal.

Bartow County Superior Court is located in Cartersville, Georgia and is the court of general jurisdiction for Bartow County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, juvenile matters, and mental health cases.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Bartow County are considered public records under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), which requires government agencies to provide access to public records upon request.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online jail roster on the Sheriff's Office website, displaying photographs taken during the booking process.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Online case searches may be available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) website at www.gsccca.org, which provides access to real estate records and some court indexes.
• In-person searches are available at the Clerk of Superior Court's office, with fees typically ranging from $0.25 to $1.00 per page for copies and $2.50 for certification.

• Access to the GSCCCA system requires registration and charges per-document fees for viewing and printing.
• Certified copies of recorded documents are available from the Clerk of Superior Court for a fee of $2.50 plus copy costs.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for in-person requests at Bartow County health department is typically immediate if the record is found in the state system, while mail requests to the state office can take 2-4 weeks.
• Online ordering is available through the Georgia Department of Public Health's VitalChek service at www.gdph.georgia.gov, with expedited processing available for additional fees.
• Marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court of Bartow County, located at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite 164, Cartersville, GA 30120 (phone: 770-387-5075).
• The marriage license fee is $56, or $16 if the applicants complete a premarital education program.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Georgia Secretary of State Corporations Division maintains the official registry of business entity formations, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and registered trademarks.
• The Secretary of State's business search is available free online at www.ecorp.sos.ga.gov, where users can look up entity status, registered agents, officers, and filing history.
• Zoning information and land use permits are processed by the Planning and Zoning Department.