Crisp County Georgia Public Records
Crisp County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,439. The county seat is Cordele. The county was created on August 17, 1905 and named for Charles Frederick Crisp, a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia.
Government
Crisp County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Chairman of the Board is elected county-wide. The current Chairman is William "Bill" Slaughter.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, elected county-wide, and a State Court judge, elected from the Cordele Judicial Circuit.
Education
Crisp County is served by the Crisp County School District, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
Transportation
Crisp County is served by two major highways, U.S. Route 280 and Georgia State Route 300. The county is also served by the Cordele Intermodal Services Center, a rail and trucking hub.
Economy
The economy of Crisp County is largely based on agriculture, with peanuts, cotton, and corn being the primary crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants, including a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant and a Georgia-Pacific lumber mill.
Crisp County Courthouse
Crisp County Georgia Court is located at 206 North 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. The court also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate matters. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Crisp County Court Jurisdiction
Crisp County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Crisp County, located at 206 North 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Crisp 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 war in Georgia.
2. The Founding of Cordele (1884): Cordele was founded in 1884 by the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad. The town was named after Cordelia Hawkins, the daughter of the railroad's president.
3. The Great Flood of 1929: In 1929, a massive flood swept through Crisp County, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses. The flood was caused by heavy rains and the failure of the Flint River Dam.
4. The Crisp County Courthouse Fire (1937): On April 15, 1937, a fire broke out in the Crisp County Courthouse, destroying much of the building. The fire was believed to have been caused by a faulty electrical system.
5. The Crisp County Airport (1941): In 1941, the Crisp County Airport was opened. The airport was used by the U.S. Army