Habersham County Georgia Public Records
Habersham County is located in the northeast corner of the state of Georgia. It is part of the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,041. The county seat is Clarkesville.
Habersham 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, clerk of court, probate judge, tax commissioner, and coroner.
Habersham County is home to several state parks, including Tallulah Gorge State Park, Moccasin Creek State Park, and Unicoi State Park. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Habersham County Courthouse, the Clarkesville Historic District, and the Habersham County Jail.
Habersham County Courthouse
Habersham County Georgia Court Address: 545 Monroe Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523 Phone: (706) 839-0502 Fax: (706) 839-0503
Habersham County Court Jurisdiction
Habersham County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Habersham County, located at 545 Monroe Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Habersham County Historical Facts
1. The Habersham County Courthouse was built in 1875.
2. The first Habersham County Fair was held in 1876.
3. The Habersham County Historical Society was founded in 1877.
4. The first Habersham County High School was established in 1878.
5. The first Habersham County Jail was built in 1879.
6. The first Habersham County Courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1881.
7. The Habersham County Courthouse was rebuilt in 1882.
8. The first Habersham County Public Library was established in 1883.
9. The first Habersham County Courthouse Annex was built in 1884.
10. The first Habersham County Courthouse was renovated in 1885.
11. The first Habersham County Courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1886.
12. The Habersham County Courthouse was rebuilt in 1887.
13. The first Habersham County Courthouse Annex was destroyed by fire in 1888.