Hall County Georgia Public Records
Government
Hall County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of Hall County. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances. The Board of Commissioners is also responsible for appointing the County Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county.
Facts
Hall County is located in the north-central part of the state of Georgia. It is the second most populous county in the state, with an estimated population of 202,924 in 2019. The county seat is Gainesville. The county is home to Lake Lanier, the largest lake in Georgia. The county is also home to the University of North Georgia, which is the state's sixth-largest public university. The county is served by the Gainesville-Hall County Airport, which offers commercial flights to Atlanta and other cities.
Hall County Courthouse
Hall County Georgia Court
Address: 225 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501 Phone: 770-531-6950 Fax: 770-531-6951 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hall County Court Jurisdiction
Hall County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia. The address is 225 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Hall County.
Hall County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Gainesville (August 1864): During the Civil War, the Battle of Gainesville was fought in Hall County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph E. Johnston defeated Union forces under General William T. Sherman.
2. The Gainesville Tornado (April 1936): On April 6, 1936, a tornado struck Gainesville, Georgia, killing 203 people and injuring 1,600. It was the deadliest tornado in Georgia history.
3. The Gainesville Massacre (June 1946): On June 25, 1946, four African-American sharecroppers were lynched in Gainesville, Georgia. The incident sparked national outrage and led to the passage of the first federal anti-lynching law.
4. The Gainesville Eight (August 1970): On August 11, 1970, eight anti-war activists were arrested in Gainesville, Georgia, for protesting the Vietnam War. The activists, known as the Gainesville Eight, were charged with conspiracy to disrupt the Democratic National Convention.
5. The Gainesville Five (May 1982): On May 20, 1982, five African-American men were arrested in Gainesville, Georgia, for the murder of a white man. The men, known as