Butts County Georgia Public Records
Butts County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,655. The county seat is Jackson. The county was created on December 24, 1825.
Butts County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Butts 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 Henderson.
The county is served by a Sheriff, currently Gary Long, and a Probate Judge, currently Robert D. "Bobby" Reeves.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,655 people, 8,845 households, and 6,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 166.3 inhabitants per square mile (64.2/km2). There were 9,845 housing units at an average density of 68.2 per square mile (26.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 28.2% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were Irish, and 6.3% were German.
Of the 8,845 households, 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 37.3 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,837 and the median income for a family was $54,844. Males had a median income of $41,845 versus $31,945 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Butts County Courthouse
Butts County Georgia Court
Address: 25 Third Street, Jackson, GA 30233 Phone: 770-775-8215 Fax: 770-775-8223
Butts County Court Jurisdiction
Butts County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Jackson, Georgia. The address is 25 Courthouse Square, Jackson, GA 30233. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Butts County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler fought Union forces under General George Stoneman in Butts County. The Confederate forces were victorious, and the battle is considered one of the most important Confederate victories in the Atlanta Campaign.
2. The Butts County Courthouse (1890): The Butts County Courthouse was built in 1890 and is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction.
3. The Butts County Jail (1902): The Butts County Jail was built in 1902 and is the oldest jail in the state of Georgia. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction.
4. The Butts County Fair (1908): The Butts County Fair has been held annually since 1908 and is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Georgia. It is a popular event that features rides, games, food, and entertainment.
5. The Butts County Courthouse Fire (1917): On April 5, 1917, a fire destroyed the Butts