Evans County Georgia Public Records
Evans County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,000. The county seat is Claxton. The county was created on August 11, 1914 from parts of Bulloch and Tattnall counties.
The county government of Evans County is a constitutional body made up of the Board of Commissioners, County Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Coroner, and Probate Judge. The Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the county and is responsible for setting policies, adopting ordinances, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The County Clerk is responsible for keeping records of the Board of Commissioners and other county offices. The Sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining order in the county. The Tax Commissioner is responsible for collecting taxes and issuing vehicle tags. The Coroner is responsible for investigating deaths and determining the cause of death. The Probate Judge is responsible for probating wills and administering estates.
Evans County Courthouse
Evans County Georgia Court
Address:
Evans County Courthouse
101 S. Green Street
Claxton, GA 30417
Evans County Court Jurisdiction
Evans County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Claxton, Georgia. The address is: Evans County Courthouse, 101 S. Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Evans County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Briar Creek (1779): During the American Revolution, a British force of over 1,000 men led by Lieutenant Colonel Mark Prevost attacked a Patriot force of about 600 men led by Colonel John McIntosh at Briar Creek in Evans County. The Patriots were defeated, but the battle was a strategic victory for the Patriots as it delayed the British advance into Georgia.
2. The Founding of Claxton (1890): The town of Claxton was founded in 1890 and named after the Claxton family, who had settled in the area in the late 1700s. The town quickly grew and became a center of commerce and industry in the region.
3. The Great Fire of Claxton (1902): On April 15, 1902, a fire broke out in Claxton that destroyed much of the town. The fire was caused by a spark from a passing locomotive and quickly spread throughout the town. The fire destroyed over 100 buildings and caused an estimated $100,000 in damages.
4. The Evans County Courthouse (1908): The Evans County Courthouse was built in 1908 and is still in use today. The courthouse is a two-story brick building with a clock