Douglas County Georgia Public Records
Douglas County is located in the state of Georgia and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 132,403, making it Georgia's seventeenth most populous county. The county seat is Douglasville.
Douglas County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a sheriff, district attorney, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and other county officials.
The county is home to several state parks, including Sweetwater Creek State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking. The county also has several golf courses, including the popular Chapel Hills Golf Club.
The county is served by the Douglas County School System, which includes twenty-one elementary schools, seven middle schools, and five high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including the prestigious Woodward Academy.
The county is served by the Douglas County Public Library System, which includes seven branches. The county is also home to several museums, including the Douglas County Historical Society Museum and the Douglas County African American Heritage Museum.
Douglas County Courthouse
Douglas County Georgia Court
Address: 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134 Phone: 770-920-7252 Fax: 770-920-7253 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Douglas County Court Jurisdiction
Douglas County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Douglasville, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and juvenile cases. The court is located at 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134.
Douglas County Historical Facts
1. 1821 - The Treaty of Indian Springs is signed, ceding most of the Creek Nation's land in Georgia to the United States.
2. 1832 - The city of Douglasville is founded in Douglas County, Georgia.
3. 1864 - The Battle of Atlanta takes place in Douglas County, Georgia.
4. 1868 - The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, granting African Americans full citizenship and the right to vote.
5. 1877 - The first public school in Douglas County, Georgia is established.
6. 1885 - The first telephone line is installed in Douglas County, Georgia.
7. 1895 - The first electric street car line is established in Douglas County, Georgia.
8. 1920 - The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, granting women the right to vote.
9. 1940 - The Douglas County Courthouse is built in Douglasville, Georgia.
10. 1954 - The Supreme Court of the United States rules in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.