Chattooga County

Chattooga County is located in the northwestern corner of Georgia, located in the Appalachian foothills along the Alabama state line. Established in 1838, Chattooga County was named after the Chattooga River and includes approximately 314 square miles of scenic, mountainous terrain. Chattooga County seat is Summerville, a charming town incorporated in 1839 that is the governmental and commercial hub. According to recent census estimates, Chattooga County has a population of approximately 24,500 residents. Chattooga County is bordered by Walker County to the south, Floyd County to the east, and Alabama to the west. Major landmarks include Cloudland Canyon State Park (shared with neighboring Dade County), the James H. Floyd State Park, and portions of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Historically, Chattooga County was shaped by agriculture, textile manufacturing, and carpet production. Chattooga County Courthouse, located at 10189 Commerce Street in Summerville, houses the Superior Court Clerk's office and vital county records. Chattooga County Tax Commissioner's office, located at 10189 Commerce Street, Suite 103, handles property tax collections and vehicle registrations. Chattooga County Tax Assessor's office, situated at the same address in Suite 102, maintains property appraisals and assessment records. What makes Chattooga County unique is its blend of Appalachian heritage, strong agricultural roots, and proximity to both Chattanooga, Tennessee and Rome, Georgia, offering rural character with regional accessibility.

Sheriff & Law Enforcement

Chattooga County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Chattooga County. It operates Chattooga County jail, processes arrests, and maintains criminal records. The office is involved in community policing and crime prevention programs specific to Chattooga County.

Police Departments

Law enforcement in Chattooga County is provided by Chattooga County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. The Summerville Police Department and the Trion Police Department are the primary city law enforcement agencies. These departments handle policing within their respective city limits and coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

Chattooga County Sheriff's Office, located at 35 North Street in Summerville, Georgia 30747, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Chattooga County. Chattooga County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same North Street location, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.

• Under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records are considered public records and can be requested from the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
• Written requests should specify the individual's name and approximate date of arrest.
• Response time for records requests is generally three business days under Georgia law.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Chattooga County, GA are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Criminal Records Search - Chattooga County, GA (Arrests, Jails & Most Wanted Rec.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Chattooga County, GA are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Chattooga County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Chattooga County Jail Roster Lookup, GA, Inmate Search.
• Sheriff's Office: Chattooga County Sheriff's Office | Chattooga County, GA.
• The bond and bail process allows release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

Chattooga County Superior Court, located at 10189 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia 30747, has general jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $15,000, divorce and family law matters, real property disputes, and equity cases. The Superior Court Clerk's office can be reached through the office maintains an official website at chattoogacountyga.us where limited case information may be available. Georgia Superior Courts follow the statewide case filing system.

• The Superior Court Clerk charges fees for certified copies, typically $1.00 per page plus a $2.50 certification fee.
• Online case searches may be limited; most full searches require in-person or written requests to the appropriate Clerk's office.

Chattooga County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 10189 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia 30747, is the official recorder of deeds and maintains land records for Chattooga County. The office can be reached at during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Available records include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, security deeds (mortgages), liens (mechanic's, judgment, tax), easements, right-of-way documents, plat maps, and subdivision plans.

• The Tax Assessor can be contacted for Chattooga County Tax Commissioner, located in Suite 103 at the same address (phone: 706-857-0704), handles property tax billing and collections.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court for a fee of $1.00 per page plus a $2.50 certification charge.

Birth and death certificates for Chattooga County, Georgia are maintained by the Georgia Department of Public Health, which oversees the statewide vital records system under § 31-10-1 et seq. Certified copies of birth certificates (for births occurring in Chattooga County) can be requested from Chattooga County Health Department, located at 10034 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia 30747 The fee for a certified birth certificate is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record requested simultaneously.

• Processing time is typically 7-10 business days for walk-in requests.
• Death certificates cost $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for additional copies.
• Eligible requestors include the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, or individuals with a court order.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek, an authorized third-party vendor, at additional cost.
• The marriage license fee is $56 with pre-marital counseling certificate or $76 without.

Business license and registration records in Chattooga County are maintained by multiple agencies depending on the type of business activity. Local business licenses for operations within unincorporated Chattooga County are issued through Chattooga County Tax Commissioner's office, located at 10189 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Summerville, GA 30747 Businesses operating within Summerville, Trion, or Lyerly must obtain municipal business licenses from the respective city clerk's office.

• The filing fee is typically $40 for initial registration and $35 for renewals.
• Corporate entities, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other formal business structures must register with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division.

Explore public records for 4 cities and communities in Chattooga County, Georgia.

Chattooga County's economy has historically been anchored by manufacturing, particularly textile and carpet production, reflecting the broader regional industry cluster centered in northwest Georgia. Major employers include Mohawk Industries facilities, which have manufacturing operations in Chattooga County contributing to the carpet and flooring sector that dominates Chattooga County. Agriculture remains significant, with poultry production, cattle farming, and timber harvesting providing important rural employment. According to recent U.S.

• Census estimates, the median household income in Chattooga County is approximately $43,000, below both the Georgia and national medians, reflecting Chattooga County's rural character and manufacturing-based economy.

Elections in Chattooga County, Georgia are administered by Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration, located at 10189 Commerce Street, Suite 201, Summerville, GA 30747. The Elections Office can be reached at during regular business hours. Voter registration is available online through the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov, where eligible Georgia residents can register, update their registration, check voter status, and view sample ballots. The voter registration deadline in Georgia is 29 days before any election (§ 21-2-224). Georgia offers online, mail-in, and in-person registration options. Voters can find their specific polling place by visiting the My Voter Page or contacting the Elections Office directly.