Gordon County Georgia Public Records
Government
Gordon County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Clerk of Superior Court, Tax Commissioner, and Probate Judge.
Facts
Gordon County is located in the northwestern part of Georgia, and is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Gordon County was 55,186. The county seat is Calhoun. The county is named for William Washington Gordon, a prominent Georgia politician and railroad executive. The county is home to Red Bud Park, a popular recreation area.
Gordon County Courthouse
Gordon County Georgia Court is located at 100 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. 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.
Gordon County Court Jurisdiction
Gordon County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Calhoun, 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 address is:
Gordon County Courthouse
100 South Wall Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Gordon County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Resaca (May 14-15, 1864): During the Civil War, the Battle of Resaca was fought in Gordon County, Georgia. It was the first major battle of the Atlanta Campaign and resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase occurred in Gordon County, Georgia. A group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
3. The Gordon County Courthouse (1890): The Gordon County Courthouse was built in 1890 and is the oldest courthouse in the county. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Calhoun-Gordon County Line (1860): The Calhoun-Gordon County Line was established in 1860 and is the oldest county line in the state of Georgia.
5. The Gordon County Fair (1890): The Gordon County Fair has been held annually since 1890 and is one of the oldest county fairs in the state.