Bibb County Georgia Public Records
Bibb County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the 16th largest county in the state, with a population of 153,887 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is Macon, which is also the county's largest city.
The county government of Bibb County is composed of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and a County Manager, who is the executive body. The Board of Commissioners is made up of five members, each elected from a single-member district. The County Manager is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county government.
The county is served by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The county also has a number of other departments, including the Bibb County Fire Department, the Bibb County Public Works Department, and the Bibb County Planning and Development Department.
Bibb County is part of the Macon-Bibb County Unified Government, which was created in 2014 to combine the governments of Macon and Bibb County. The Unified Government is responsible for providing services to the citizens of both Macon and Bibb County.
Bibb County Courthouse
Bibb County Georgia Court is located at 601 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and mental health cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Bibb County Court Jurisdiction
Bibb County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Bibb County. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Bibb County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Dunlap Hill (1864): During the Civil War, the Battle of Dunlap Hill was fought in Bibb County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (1862): During the Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase occurred in Bibb County, Georgia. A group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
3. The Macon Telegraph Founded (1826): The Macon Telegraph, the oldest newspaper in Georgia, was founded in Bibb County, Georgia.
4. The Macon City Hall Built (1837): The Macon City Hall, the oldest city hall in Georgia, was built in Bibb County, Georgia.
5. The Macon Coliseum Built (1923): The Macon Coliseum, the oldest arena in Georgia, was built in Bibb County, Georgia.