Ben Hill County Georgia Public Records
The government of Ben Hill County, Georgia is comprised of a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making decisions on county policies. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Tax Commissioner, and Probate Judge.
Ben Hill County is located in south-central Georgia and is part of the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Ben Hill County was 17,634. The county seat is Fitzgerald. The county is named after Benjamin Harvey Hill, a Confederate Senator and U.S. Congressman from Georgia. The county is home to the Georgia State Prison, which is the largest prison in the state.
Ben Hill County Courthouse
Ben Hill County Georgia Court is located at 101 North Peterson Avenue, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. It is a Superior Court of Georgia that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Ben Hill County Court Jurisdiction
Ben Hill County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Ben Hill County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Griswoldville (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General Howell Cobb clashed with Union forces led by General George Stoneman in the Battle of Griswoldville. The Confederate forces were victorious, and the battle was a major victory for the Confederacy.
2. The Founding of Fitzgerald (1896): The city of Fitzgerald was founded in 1896 by Benjamin Hill, a former state senator and railroad executive. The city was named after Hill's son, Fitzgerald Hill, and quickly became a major hub for the railroad industry in the region.
3. The Great Flood of 1929: In 1929, a massive flood swept through Ben Hill County, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses. The flood was so severe that it was declared a national disaster, and the federal government provided relief funds to help the county recover.
4. The Ben Hill County Courthouse (1937): The Ben Hill County Courthouse was built in 1937 and is still in use today. The courthouse is a historic landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.