Charlton County Georgia Public Records
Charlton County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,171. The county seat is Folkston. The county was created in 1854 from a portion of Camden County.
Charlton County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the annual budget, and approving county ordinances. The county is also served by a Superior Court Judge, a State Court Judge, a Probate Judge, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, and a Clerk of Superior Court.
The county is part of the Waycross, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the eastern United States. The county is also home to the Stephen C. Foster State Park, which is located on the western edge of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Charlton County Courthouse
Charlton County Georgia Court is located at 25 Courthouse Square, Folkston, GA 31537. 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.
Charlton County Court Jurisdiction
Charlton County Superior Court is located in Folkston, Georgia and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Charlton County. The court is located at 68 Kingsland Drive, Folkston, GA 31537.