Houston County Georgia Public Records
Government
Houston 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 budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances. The county is also served by a Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Judge, Tax Commissioner, and Coroner.
Facts
Houston County is located in the central part of Georgia and is part of the Macon metropolitan area. It is the 17th most populous county in the state, with an estimated population of 149,717 in 2019. The county seat is Perry, and the largest city is Warner Robins. The county is home to Robins Air Force Base, the largest industrial complex in Georgia. The county is also home to several state parks, including High Falls State Park and Indian Springs State Park.
Houston County Courthouse
Houston County Georgia Court
Address: 203 South Mulberry Street Perry, GA 31069
Houston County Court Jurisdiction
Houston County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Perry, Georgia. The address is 203 Carl Vinson Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Houston County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Kettle Creek (February 14, 1779): This battle was fought between American Patriots and British Loyalists during the American Revolution. The Patriots were victorious, and the victory helped to secure Georgia's independence from Britain.
2. The Founding of Perry (1823): Perry, Georgia was founded in 1823 and named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. Perry is the county seat of Houston County.
3. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the Civil War, a group of Union soldiers known as the Andrews Raiders stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The raiders were eventually captured, but their daring mission was immortalized in the 1956 Disney movie The Great Locomotive Chase.
4. The Houston County Courthouse Fire (April 30, 1864): During the Civil War, the Houston County Courthouse was destroyed by a fire set by Union troops. The courthouse was rebuilt in 1868 and is still in use today.
5. The Houston County Fair (1890): The Houston County Fair has been held annually since 1890 and is one of the oldest county fairs