Burke County Georgia Public Records
Burke County is located in the east central part of the state of Georgia. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,316. The county seat is Waynesboro.
Burke County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a sheriff, a probate judge, a clerk of superior court, a tax commissioner, and a coroner.
The county is home to several state parks, including Magnolia Springs State Park, George L. Smith State Park, and Watson Mill Bridge State Park. It is also home to several historic sites, including the Burke County Courthouse, the Burke County Jail, and the Waynesboro Historic District.
Burke County Courthouse
Burke County Georgia Court
Address:
Burke County Courthouse
200 East 6th Street
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Burke County Court Jurisdiction
Burke County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Waynesboro, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. The address is Burke County Courthouse, 200 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830.
Burke County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Burke County (1864): During the Civil War, the Battle of Burke County was fought in Burke County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General William J. Hardee defeated Union forces under General John M. Corse. This battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign and was a major victory for the Confederacy.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (1862): The Great Locomotive Chase was a daring raid by Union soldiers on a Confederate train in Burke County, Georgia. Led by James J. Andrews, the raiders commandeered the train and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The raiders were eventually captured and eight of them were executed.
3. The Founding of Waynesboro (1783): Waynesboro, the county seat of Burke County, was founded in 1783. It was named after General Anthony Wayne, who had served in the Revolutionary War. The town quickly grew and became an important trading center in the region.
4. The Founding of Girard (1820): Girard was founded in 1820 and was named after Stephen Girard, a wealthy Philadelphia banker. The town quickly grew and became an important trading center in the region