Henry County Georgia Public Records
Henry County is located in the north-central part of the state of Georgia, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 203,922. The county seat is McDonough.
Henry County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a Board of Education, which is elected from single-member districts.
The county is served by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement, and the Henry County Fire Department, which is responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services.
The county is home to several state parks, including Panola Mountain State Park, High Falls State Park, and Tugaloo State Park. It is also home to several historic sites, including the Nash Farm Battlefield, the McDonough Square Historic District, and the Nash House Museum.
Henry County Courthouse
Henry County Georgia Court
Address:
Henry County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square McDonough, GA 30253
Henry County Court Jurisdiction
Henry County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in McDonough, Georgia. The address is 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and appeals.
Henry County Historical Facts
1. 1821 - Henry County is created from part of the Creek Indian Nation.
2. 1822 - The first county seat is established in McDonough.
3. 1829 - The first courthouse is built in McDonough.
4. 1864 - The Battle of Jonesboro is fought in Henry County during the Civil War.
5. 1871 - The first public school in Henry County is established in McDonough.
6. 1872 - The first railroad line is built in Henry County.
7. 1873 - The first newspaper, The Henry County Herald, is published in McDonough.
8. 1877 - The first telephone line is installed in Henry County.
9. 1881 - The first bank is established in McDonough.
10. 1883 - The first post office is established in McDonough.