Dekalb County Georgia Public Records
Dekalb County is located in the state of Georgia and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The county seat is Decatur. As of the 2010 census, the population was 691,893, making it Georgia's fourth-most populous county.
Government
Dekalb County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a county executive, who is elected countywide. The county executive is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county government.
Education
Dekalb County is served by the Dekalb County School District, which is the third-largest school district in Georgia. The district operates over 100 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The district also operates several magnet schools and alternative schools.
Transportation
Dekalb County is served by the MARTA public transit system, which operates bus and rail services throughout the county. The county is also served by several major highways, including Interstate 20, Interstate 285, and Georgia State Route 400.
Economy
Dekalb County is home to several major employers, including Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the DeKalb Medical Center. The county is also home to several major shopping centers, including the Mall at Stonecrest and North DeKalb Mall.
Dekalb County Courthouse
Dekalb County Georgia Court Address: 556 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: (404) 371-2261
Dekalb County Court Jurisdiction
Dekalb County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Dekalb County. The court is located at 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Dekalb County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Utoy Creek (August 5-7, 1864) – During the American Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler fought Union forces under General William T. Sherman in the Battle of Utoy Creek. This battle was part of Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 (September 22-24, 1906) – This three-day race riot was sparked by a false accusation of rape against a black man. It resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people, mostly African Americans, and the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses.
3. The Great Atlanta Fire of 1917 (May 21, 1917) – This devastating fire destroyed over 300 buildings in downtown Atlanta, including the city hall and the state capitol. It was the largest fire in the city's history and caused an estimated $5 million in damages.
4. The Atlanta Child Murders (1979-1981) – During this two-year period, 28 African American children and young adults were murdered in the Atlanta area. The case was eventually solved and the perpetrator, Wayne Williams, was convicted of two of the murders.