Chatham County Georgia Public Records
Chatham County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the fifth-most populous county in Georgia, with an estimated population of 295,358 in 2019. The county seat and largest city is Savannah.
The county government of Chatham County is composed of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and a County Manager, who is the chief executive officer. The Board of Commissioners is composed of seven 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 Chatham County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The Chatham County Police Department is responsible for providing police services to the unincorporated areas of the county.
The county is also served by the Chatham County Public Schools system, which is responsible for providing public education to the county's students. The county is also served by the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless, which is responsible for providing services to the homeless population in the county.
The county is also served by the Chatham County Health Department, which is responsible for providing public health services to the county's residents. The county is also served by the Chatham County Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible for providing emergency services to the county's residents.
Chatham County Courthouse
Chatham County Superior Court
Address: 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 652-7200 Fax: (912) 652-7201 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Chatham County Court Jurisdiction
Chatham County Superior Court is located in Savannah, Georgia and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Chatham County. The court is located at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Chatham County Historical Facts
1. 1733: James Oglethorpe and the first settlers of Georgia arrive in Chatham County and establish the city of Savannah.
2. 1742: The first African slaves arrive in Chatham County.
3. 1776: The Battle of Savannah is fought in Chatham County during the American Revolution.
4. 1864: Union forces occupy Savannah during the Civil War.
5. 1868: Chatham County is the first county in Georgia to ratify the 14th Amendment, granting African Americans full citizenship.
6. 1877: The first public school in Chatham County is established.
7. 1895: The first African American public school in Chatham County is established.
8. 1945: The Savannah River Site is established in Chatham County as part of the Manhattan Project.
9. 1954: The Supreme Court rules in Brown v. Board of Education that segregated schools are unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of Chatham County schools.
10. 1996: The Savannah International Airport opens in Chatham County.