Early County Georgia Public Records
Early County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,008. The county seat is Blakely.
Early County is part of the Albany, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The county government of Early County is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Georgia, as well as by the Georgia Code. The county government is responsible for providing services such as public safety, public health, judicial services, land use planning, tax assessment, and recreation services.
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board is the county's legislative body, and is responsible for setting overall policy for the county. The Board also has the power to levy taxes, adopt ordinances, and approve the county budget.
The county is also served by a number of other elected officials, including a Sheriff, Clerk of Superior Court, Tax Commissioner, Coroner, and Surveyor.
Early County Courthouse
Early County Georgia Court is located at 100 Court Square, Blakely, GA 39823. It is a county court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Early County Court Jurisdiction
Early County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Blakely, Georgia. The address is 100 Court Square, Blakely, GA 39823. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also handles probate matters, such as wills and estates.
Early County Historical Facts
1. 1818 - Early County was created from portions of Decatur and Irwin counties.
2. 1819 - The first county seat of Early County was established at Blakely.
3. 1820 - The first courthouse was built in Blakely.
4. 1821 - The first school in Early County was established in Blakely.
5. 1822 - The first newspaper in Early County was established in Blakely.
6. 1825 - The first post office in Early County was established in Blakely.
7. 1827 - The first church in Early County was established in Blakely.
8. 1836 - The first railroad in Early County was built from Blakely to Bainbridge.
9. 1837 - The first cotton gin in Early County was established in Blakely.
10. 1838 - The first bank in Early County was established in Blakely.