Berrien County Georgia Public Records
Berrien County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,286. The county seat is Nashville. The county was created on December 19, 1856, from portions of Irwin, Lowndes, and Coffee counties. It was named for John Macpherson Berrien, U.S. Senator from Georgia.
Government
Berrien County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Chairman of the Board is elected county-wide. The current Chairman is Robert L. "Bobby" Burns.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, elected in a county-wide, non-partisan race. The current judge is Judge Robert D. "Bob" Guy.
The county is also served by a Probate Court judge, elected in a county-wide, non-partisan race. The current judge is Judge Robert D. "Bob" Guy.
The county is also served by a State Court judge, elected in a county-wide, non-partisan race. The current judge is Judge Robert D. "Bob" Guy.
The county is also served by a Magistrate Court judge, elected in a county-wide, non-partisan race. The current judge is Judge Robert D. "Bob" Guy.
The county is also served by a Juvenile Court judge, elected in a county-wide, non-partisan race. The current judge is Judge Robert D. "Bob" Guy.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,286 people, 7,541 households, and 5,323 families residing in the county. The population density was 39.3 inhabitants per square mile (15.2/km2). There were 8,845 housing units at an average density of 18.0 per square mile (6.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 28.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were English, and 6.2% were Irish.
Of the 7,541 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 39.7 years.
Berrien County Courthouse
Berrien County Georgia Court is located at 201 North Davis Street, Nashville, GA 31639. It is a Superior Court 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.
Berrien County Court Jurisdiction
Berrien County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Nashville, Georgia. It is a county court that handles civil and criminal cases. It has jurisdiction over all matters arising in Berrien County, including probate, juvenile, and family law. The court also handles appeals from lower courts.
Berrien County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Kettle Creek (1779): This battle was fought during the American Revolutionary War in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was a major victory for the Patriots and helped to secure the state of Georgia for the American cause.
2. The Burning of Darien (1793): This event occurred during the Creek War, when the British and their Creek allies burned the town of Darien, Georgia. The town was destroyed and many of its inhabitants were killed or taken captive.
3. The Battle of New Orleans (1815): This battle was fought during the War of 1812 and was a major victory for the United States. It was the last major battle of the war and helped to secure the United States’ victory.
4. The Founding of the City of Bainbridge (1825): This city was founded in what is now Decatur County, Georgia. It was named after Commodore William Bainbridge, a hero of the War of 1812.
5. The Founding of the City of Nashville (1836): This city was founded in what is now Berrien County, Georgia. It was named after the city of Nashville, Tennessee, and was the first city in