Dooly County Georgia Public Records
Dooly County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,918. The county seat is Vienna. The county was created on May 15, 1821.
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is served by a Superior Court judge, a State Court judge, a Probate Court judge, a Clerk of Superior Court, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, and a Coroner.
The county is part of the Cordele Judicial Circuit, which also includes Crisp, Wilcox, and Turner counties. The Cordele Judicial Circuit is part of the Macon Judicial District.
The county is home to the Georgia Veterans State Park, which is located in the city of Vienna. The park is a popular destination for camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Dooly County Courthouse
Dooly County Georgia Court is located at:
Dooly County Courthouse
205 South Third Street
Vienna, GA 31092
Dooly County Court Jurisdiction
Dooly County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Georgia, located in the Middle Judicial Circuit. The address is:
Dooly County Courthouse
101 North Third Street
Vienna, GA 31092
Dooly County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Dooly County (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General Alfred Iverson clashed with Union forces led by General George Stoneman in Dooly County. The Confederate forces were victorious, and the battle is remembered as one of the most important Confederate victories in the state.
2. The Dooly County Courthouse Fire (1902): On April 15, 1902, a fire broke out in the Dooly County Courthouse, destroying much of the building and its records. The cause of the fire was never determined, but it is believed to have been caused by a faulty electrical system.
3. The Dooly County Cotton Mill Strike (1909): In 1909, a strike was organized by the Dooly County Cotton Mill workers in response to low wages and poor working conditions. The strike lasted for several months and resulted in a pay increase for the workers.
4. The Dooly County Tornado (1917): On April 6, 1917, a tornado struck Dooly County, killing four people and injuring dozens more. The tornado caused extensive damage to homes and businesses in the area.