Fulton County Georgia Public Records
Fulton County is located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2019, the population was 1,062,937, making it Georgia's most populous county and the most populous county in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its county seat is Atlanta, the state capital.
Fulton County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, which has both legislative and executive authority within the county. The chairman of the Board of Commissioners is elected county-wide. The other six commissioners are elected from single-member districts. The most recent election was held in November 2020.
The county has a number of departments and agencies, including the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, the Fulton County Police Department, the Fulton County Fire and Rescue Department, the Fulton County Department of Health and Human Services, the Fulton County Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Fulton County Department of Planning and Community Development.
Fulton County is home to several major universities and colleges, including Georgia State University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Morehouse College. It is also home to the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium.
Fulton County Courthouse
Fulton County Superior Court
185 Central Avenue SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: 404-612-4444 Fax: 404-730-5444 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fulton County Court Jurisdiction
Fulton County Superior Court is the highest court in Fulton County, Georgia. It is located at 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.
Fulton County Historical Facts
1. 1864: The Battle of Atlanta was fought in Fulton County during the American Civil War.
2. 1868: The Georgia State Capitol was moved from Milledgeville to Atlanta, located in Fulton County.
3. 1877: The first telephone exchange in the South was established in Atlanta, Fulton County.
4. 1881: The first public school in Georgia was established in Atlanta, Fulton County.
5. 1895: The Atlanta Race Riot occurred in Fulton County.
6. 1906: The Atlanta Constitution was founded in Fulton County.
7. 1925: The Fox Theatre opened in Atlanta, Fulton County.
8. 1936: The first modern Olympic Games held in the United States were held in Atlanta, Fulton County.
9. 1964: The Atlanta Braves baseball team moved to Atlanta, Fulton County.
10. 1996: The Centennial Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, Fulton County.