Fayette County Georgia Public Records
Fayette County is located in the north-central part of the state of Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is the county seat of Fayette County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 106,567.
Fayette County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a Board of Education, which is elected from single-member districts.
The county is served by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The county is also served by the Fayette County Fire Department, which is responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services.
The county is served by the Fayette County Public Library System, which operates five branches throughout the county.
The county is served by the Fayette County Tax Commissioner, which is responsible for collecting taxes and providing other services related to taxation.
The county is served by the Fayette County Superior Court, which is responsible for handling civil and criminal cases.
The county is served by the Fayette County Clerk of Court, which is responsible for maintaining court records.
The county is served by the Fayette County Probate Court, which is responsible for handling probate matters.
Fayette County Courthouse
Fayette County Georgia Court
Address:
Fayette County Courthouse
1 Center Drive Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone: 770-305-5402
Fayette County Court Jurisdiction
Fayette County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Fayetteville, Georgia. 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. The court is located at:
Fayette County Courthouse
1 Center Drive
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Fayette County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman in a battle near Fayetteville.
2. The Fayetteville Riot (August 18, 1868): A mob of white citizens attacked African Americans in Fayetteville, resulting in the deaths of two African Americans and the destruction of several homes and businesses.
3. The Fayetteville Tornado (April 6, 1936): A tornado struck Fayetteville, killing seven people and injuring dozens more.
4. The Fayetteville Race Riot (August 6, 1966): A group of African Americans clashed with police in Fayetteville, resulting in the death of one African American and the injury of several others.
5. The Fayetteville Bus Boycott (August 28, 1966): African Americans in Fayetteville boycotted the city's bus system in protest of segregated seating. The boycott lasted for several weeks and resulted in the desegregation of the bus system.