Dodge County Georgia Public Records
Dodge County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,796. The county seat is Eastman. The county was created on August 18, 1870 and named after William E. Dodge, a businessman and philanthropist from New York City.
Dodge County is part of the Eastman, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Dodge County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Chairman of the Board is elected at-large. The current Chairman is Jimmy Kitchens.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, elected county-wide, and a State Court judge, elected from the county's two judicial circuits.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,796 people, 8,072 households, and 5,717 families residing in the county. The population density was 46.2 inhabitants per square mile (17.9/km2). There were 9,541 housing units at an average density of 20.2 per square mile (7.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 39.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were Irish, and 6.3% were German.
Of the 8,072 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 38.7 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,917 and the median income for a family was $41,845. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,845 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Dodge County Courthouse
Dodge County Superior Court
201 North Way
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: (478) 374-4541 Fax: (478) 374-4545
Dodge County Court Jurisdiction
Dodge County Superior Court is located in Eastman, Georgia and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Dodge County. The court is located at 201 S. Macon Street, Eastman, GA 31023.
Dodge County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Sunshine Church (1864): During the Civil War, the Battle of Sunshine Church was fought in Dodge County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General Alfred Iverson.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (1862): During the Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase occurred in Dodge County, Georgia. A group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
3. The Founding of Eastman (1871): Eastman, Georgia was founded in Dodge County in 1871. It was named after W.D. Eastman, a prominent local businessman.
4. The Founding of Rhine (1873): Rhine, Georgia was founded in Dodge County in 1873. It was named after the Rhine River in Germany.
5. The Founding of Chauncey (1874): Chauncey, Georgia was founded in Dodge County in 1874. It was named after Chauncey Depew, a prominent politician and railroad executive.