Colquitt County Georgia Public Records
Colquitt County is located in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,498. The county seat is Moultrie.
Government
Colquitt 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 setting policy for county government.
The county is also served by a Superior Court judge, a State Court judge, a Probate Court judge, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, and a Clerk of Superior Court.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 45,498 people, 16,945 households, and 12,072 families residing in the county. The population density was 56.2 inhabitants per square mile (21.7/km2). There were 19,845 housing units at an average density of 24.5 per square mile (9.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 28.2% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.9% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.7% were English, and 8.3% were Irish.
The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 37.2 years.
Colquitt County Courthouse
Colquitt County Georgia Court is located at 100 S Main St, Moultrie, GA 31768. 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.
Colquitt County Court Jurisdiction
Colquitt County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Moultrie, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 100 S Main St, Moultrie, GA 31768.
Colquitt County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Griswoldville (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General Howell Cobb clashed with Union forces led by General George Stoneman in the Battle of Griswoldville. The battle was a Confederate victory, and it was the last major battle of the Atlanta Campaign.
2. The Colquitt County Courthouse Fire (1902): On April 15, 1902, a fire destroyed the Colquitt County Courthouse in Moultrie, Georgia. The fire destroyed all of the county records, including marriage and land records.
3. The Great Moultrie Race Riot (1919): On August 1, 1919, a race riot broke out in Moultrie, Georgia. The riot was sparked by a dispute between a white man and a black man over a woman. The riot resulted in the death of one white man and the injury of several others.
4. The Colquitt County Tornado (1936): On April 6, 1936, a tornado struck Colquitt County, Georgia. The tornado destroyed several homes and businesses and killed two people.