Hart County Georgia Public Records
Government
Hart 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 making policy decisions. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, and Probate Judge.
Facts
Hart County is located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia. It is bordered by Franklin, Madison, Elbert, and Stephens counties. The county seat is Hartwell. As of the 2010 census, the population of Hart County was 25,213. The county covers an area of 437 square miles. The county is home to several state parks, including Hart State Park, Victoria Bryant State Park, and Richard B. Russell State Park. The county is also home to the Hartwell Dam and Lake Hartwell, which is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
Hart County Courthouse
Hart County Georgia Court
Address:
Hart County Courthouse
83 North Forest Avenue
Hartwell, GA 30643
Hart County Court Jurisdiction
Hart County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Hartwell, Georgia. The address is: Hart County Courthouse, 83 North Forest Avenue, Hartwell, GA 30643. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Hart County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Chickamauga (1863): This battle was fought in the northwest corner of Hart County, Georgia, and was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. It was a Confederate victory, and resulted in the Union Army retreating to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (1862): This daring raid was led by Union spy James J. Andrews and his group of 22 Union soldiers. They stole a Confederate train in Big Shanty, Georgia (now Kennesaw) and attempted to make their way to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The raiders were eventually captured in Ringgold, Georgia, which is located in the southeastern corner of Hart County.
3. The Hartwell Dam (1955): This dam was built on the Hartwell River in Hart County, Georgia, and was the first major dam built on the Savannah River. It was built to provide hydroelectric power to the region, and is still in use today.
4. The Hart County Courthouse (1856): This courthouse was built in the center of Hartwell, Georgia, and is the oldest courthouse in the state. It is still in use today, and is a popular tourist attraction