Floyd County Georgia Public Records
Floyd County is located in the northwestern part of the state of Georgia. It is part of the Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,317. The county seat is Rome.
Floyd 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, a tax commissioner, a probate judge, a clerk of superior court, a state court judge, a district attorney, and a coroner.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Rome-Floyd County Parks and Recreation Department, and the Rome-Floyd County Library. The county also has several museums, including the Rome-Floyd County Historical Museum, the Rome-Floyd County Museum of Art, and the Rome-Floyd County Museum of History.
The county is served by the Rome City School District, the Floyd County School District, and the Coosa Valley Academy. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including Berry College, Georgia Highlands College, and Shorter University.
Floyd County Courthouse
Floyd County Georgia Court is located at 3 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. It is a Superior 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.
Floyd County Court Jurisdiction
Floyd County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Rome, Georgia. The address is 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome, GA 30161. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, juvenile matters, and mental health cases.
Floyd 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 the Battle of Brown's Mill, which took place in Floyd County, Georgia.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the American Civil War, Union soldiers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate locomotive, the General, and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Floyd County, Georgia.
3. The Rome-Floyd County Courthouse (1850): The Rome-Floyd County Courthouse was built in 1850 and is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use. It is located in downtown Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.
4. The Rome-Floyd County Library (1912): The Rome-Floyd County Library was established in 1912 and is the oldest public library in Georgia. It is located in downtown Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.
5. The Rome-Floyd County Museum (1930): The Rome-Floyd County Museum was established in 1930 and is the oldest museum in Georgia. It is located in downtown Rome, Floyd County