Haralson County Georgia Public Records
Haralson County is located in the northwestern part of the state of Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is bordered by Carroll, Polk, Paulding, and Coweta counties. The county seat is Buchanan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,780.
The county government is led 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, and a state court judge.
Haralson County is home to several state parks, including Red Top Mountain State Park, High Falls State Park, and Sweetwater Creek State Park. The county is also home to the Haralson County Historical Society, which preserves the history of the county.
Haralson County Courthouse
Haralson County Georgia Court is located at 70 Murphy Campus Blvd, Buchanan, GA 30113. 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 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Haralson County Court Jurisdiction
Haralson County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Haralson County. The court is located at 70 Murphy Campus Blvd, Buchanan, GA 30113. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Haralson County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Allatoona Pass (October 5, 1864): During the Civil War, Union forces under the command of Major General William T. Sherman fought Confederate forces under the command of General Samuel G. French in the Battle of Allatoona Pass. The Union forces were victorious, and the battle was a major turning point in Sherman's Atlanta Campaign.
2. Haralson County Courthouse Fire (April 18, 1877): The Haralson County Courthouse was destroyed by a fire that started in the basement. The cause of the fire was never determined, but it was believed to have been caused by a faulty stove.
3. Haralson County Courthouse Rebuilt (1878): After the fire, the Haralson County Courthouse was rebuilt and completed in 1878. The new courthouse was a two-story brick building with a cupola on top.
4. Haralson County Established (December 20, 1856): Haralson County was created from parts of Carroll and Polk Counties. The county was named after Hugh A. Haralson, a former Georgia congressman.