Fannin County Georgia Public Records
Fannin County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,682. The county seat is Blue Ridge. The county was created on January 21, 1854.
Fannin County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board of Commissioners is the legislative body of the county and is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and appropriating funds. The Board of Commissioners is also responsible for appointing the County Manager, who is the chief administrative officer of the county.
The county is also served by a Superior Court Judge, a State Court Judge, a Probate Judge, a Sheriff, a Clerk of Court, a Tax Commissioner, a Coroner, and a District Attorney.
The county is part of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, which also includes Gilmer and Pickens counties. The Superior Court Judge is elected to a four-year term, and the State Court Judge is elected to a four-year term. The Probate Judge is appointed by the Governor.
The county is served by the Fannin County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail. The Sheriff is elected to a four-year term.
The county is served by the Fannin County School System, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The school system is overseen by a five-member Board of Education, which is elected from single-member districts.
Fannin County Courthouse
Fannin County Georgia Court
Address: 400 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Phone: 706-632-2044 Fax: 706-632-2045 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fannin County Court Jurisdiction
Fannin County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Fannin County, located at 400 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Fannin County Historical Facts
1. The Trail of Tears: In 1838, the Cherokee Nation was forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands in Fannin County, Georgia, as part of the Indian Removal Act. This event, known as the Trail of Tears, saw thousands of Native Americans forced to march hundreds of miles to Oklahoma.
2. The Fannin County War: In 1864, a group of Confederate soldiers known as the Fannin County War began a campaign of guerrilla warfare against Union forces in the area. The war lasted for several months and resulted in the deaths of many Union soldiers.
3. The Battle of Pickett’s Mill: In 1864, the Battle of Pickett’s Mill was fought in Fannin County. This battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign and saw Union forces defeat Confederate forces.
4. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: In 1890, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway was built in Fannin County. This railway was used to transport passengers and goods between the towns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville.
5. The Fannin County Courthouse: In 1895, the Fannin County Courthouse was built in Blue Ridge. This