Clinch County Georgia Public Records
Clinch County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,798. The county seat is Homerville. The county was created on February 20, 1850.
Government:
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Board is the legislative and policy-making body of the county government. The Board sets the millage rate, adopts ordinances, and approves the budget.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, elected county-wide, and a State Court judge, elected from the county's four districts.
Demographics:
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,798 people, 2,619 households, and 1,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 24.2 inhabitants per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 3,072 housing units at an average density of 11.3 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 40.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.
Clinch County Courthouse
Clinch County Georgia Court is located at 100 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634. 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.
Clinch County Court Jurisdiction
Clinch County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Homerville, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 100 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634.
Clinch County Historical Facts
1. The Clinch County Courthouse was built in 1891.
2. The Clinch County Jail was built in 1895.
3. The Clinch County High School was established in 1902.
4. The Clinch County Fair was established in 1906.
5. The Clinch County Courthouse was destroyed by a tornado in 1916.
6. The Clinch County Courthouse was rebuilt in 1921.
7. The Clinch County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
8. The Clinch County Courthouse was renovated in 2000.
9. The Clinch County Courthouse was designated a Georgia Historic Site in 2002.
10. The Clinch County Courthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006.