Houston County

Houston County is located in the central part of the state of Georgia, approximately 100 miles south of Atlanta. Houston County seat is Perry, which is the administrative center for this thriving middle Georgia community. Houston County was created in 1821 from land ceded by the Creek Nation and was named after John Houstoun, an early governor of Georgia. Houston County includes approximately 380 square miles and has a population of approximately 163,000 residents as of recent census estimates, making it one of the most populous counties in middle Georgia. Houston County is home to Robins Air Force Base, the largest single-site industrial complex in Georgia and a major economic driver for Houston County. Houston County is known for hosting the Georgia National Fair each fall in Perry, which attracts visitors from across the state. Major cities within Houston County include Warner Robins, Perry, and Centerville. Houston County Recorder's Office, located within the Clerk of Superior Court at 201 Perry Parkway in Perry, maintains land records and property transactions. Houston County Tax Assessor's Office, located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway in Warner Robins, handles property valuations and tax assessments. Houston County Board of Commissioners oversees county administration and operates from the Carl Vinson Government Center in Warner Robins. Houston County's strategic location along Interstate 75 makes it a transportation and logistics hub for central Georgia.

Sheriff & Law Enforcement

Houston County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Houston County. It operates Houston County jail, processes arrests, and maintains criminal records. The office is key to making sure of public safety and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies in Houston County.

Police Departments

Houston County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Houston County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in Warner Robins, Perry, and Centerville. Each city department handles law enforcement within its jurisdiction, while the Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas. These agencies collaborate on major crimes and public safety initiatives, making sure of full coverage across Houston County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

Houston County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Cullen Talton, provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Houston County and operates Houston County Detention Center located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway in Warner Robins, Georgia 31088.

• Arrest records in Houston County are considered public records under the Georgia Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), which requires government agencies to provide access to public records upon request.
• Requesters may be charged reasonable fees for copying and search time as permitted under Georgia law.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online inmate search system on the Sheriff's Office website, which is updated regularly as new arrests occur.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Houston County, GA are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Warrants & Records - Sheriff - Houston County.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Houston County, GA are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Houston County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Houston County Jail | Georgia Department of Corrections.
• Sheriff's Office: Sheriff - Houston County.
• The bond and bail process allows release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

The Superior Court of Houston County is the court of general jurisdiction handling felony criminal cases, civil cases, divorces, land disputes, and equity matters. Located at 201 Perry Parkway in Perry, Georgia 31069, the Superior Court can be contacted through the office’s website. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains court records and provides public access to case files, judgments, and court documents. Houston County has two Superior Court judges serving the Houston Judicial Circuit. Houston County State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000.

• The Probate Court can be contacted through the office’s website. Magistrate Court handles dispossessory (eviction) proceedings, small claims up to $15,000, county ordinance violations, and issues arrest and search warrants.
• Online case searches are available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at www.gsccca.org for a fee.
• Fees for certified copies are established by state law, typically $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.00 certification fee.

Houston County Clerk of Superior Court is the official Recorder of Deeds and maintains all land records, property transactions, and real estate documents. The office is located at 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, Georgia 31069, and can be contacted through the office’s website. The Clerk's office maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, uniform commercial code (UCC) filings, plat maps, easements, right-of-way documents, and other instruments affecting real property. These records date back to Houston County's founding in 1821.

• The Assessor's office can be contacted through the office’s website. Property tax information and assessment records are searchable online through Houston County Tax Assessor's website, typically free of charge for basic searches.
• Houston County provides a GIS mapping system that allows users to search properties by address, owner name, or parcel number, displaying property boundaries, tax information, and sales history.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk of Superior Court for statutory fees.

Vital records for Houston County, Georgia are maintained by multiple agencies depending on the type of record and date of the event. Birth and death certificates are maintained by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records, as Georgia operates a centralized vital records system. Birth certificates for births occurring in Houston County can be requested through the Georgia Department of Public Health at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30349, or by calling.

• The fee for a certified birth certificate is $25.00, with a typical processing time of 2-4 weeks for mail requests.
• Expedited service is available for additional fees.
• Death certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at www.vitalchek.com, though convenience fees apply.
• The marriage license fee in Houston County is approximately $56.00, reduced to $16.00 if both parties complete a premarital education program.

Business license and registration records in Houston County are maintained at both Houston County and state levels. Local business licenses and occupation taxes are administered by Houston County Finance Department and by individual municipalities for businesses operating within city limits. Houston County Finance Department is located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway in Warner Robins and can be contacted through the office’s website. Businesses operating in Warner Robins must obtain city business licenses through the City of Warner Robins Business License Division, while Perry businesses contact the City of Perry.

• The Middle Georgia Regional Commission also provides economic development support.
• The Greater Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce, accessible at www.wrrobinschamber.com, provides business resources and networking opportunities for Houston County businesses.

Explore public records for 6 cities and communities in Houston County, Georgia.

Houston County's economy is heavily influenced by Robins Air Force Base, which is the largest single-site industrial employer in Georgia with over 25,000 military and civilian personnel. Robins Air Force Base is the home of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, which provides sustainment and maintenance for numerous Air Force aircraft including the C-130, F-15, and C-5.Beyond the military sector, Houston County has diversified its economy with significant retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

• The median household income in Houston County is approximately $62,000, which is slightly above the state average for Georgia.

Elections in Houston County are administered by Houston County Board of Elections and Registration, located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Suite 100A, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088. The Elections Office can be contacted through the office’s website, and their website is www.houstoncountyga.org/departments/board_of_elections___registration. Voters can find their polling place by visiting the My Voter Page and entering their address, or by contacting the Board of Elections directly. Houston County operates numerous polling locations across Houston County in Warner Robins, Perry, Centerville, and unincorporated areas.