Jeff Davis County Georgia Public Records
Jeff Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,068. The county seat is Hazlehurst. The county was created on August 18, 1905 and named after Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederate States of America.
Government:
Jeff Davis County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Board is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the annual budget, and setting policies for county government.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, a State Court judge, a Probate Court judge, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, and a Clerk of Superior Court.
Demographics:
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,068 people, 5,845 households, and 4,093 families residing in the county. The population density was 33.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 6,845 housing units at an average density of 15.1 per square mile (5.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 29.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population.
Jeff Davis County Courthouse
Jeff Davis County Georgia Court is located at:
Jeff Davis County Courthouse
125 West Bacon Street
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Phone: (912) 375-6600
Jeff Davis County Court Jurisdiction
Jeff Davis County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Hazlehurst, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 1 Court Square, Hazlehurst, GA 31539.
Jeff Davis County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Atlanta (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph E. Johnston fought Union forces under General William T. Sherman in the Battle of Atlanta. The battle was a decisive victory for the Union, and it helped to secure the city of Atlanta for the Union.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (1862): During the Civil War, a group of Union soldiers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The mission was unsuccessful, but it was a daring and daringly successful attempt.
3. The Atlanta Campaign (1864): During the Civil War, Union forces under General William T. Sherman marched through Georgia and captured the city of Atlanta. This campaign was a major turning point in the war, and it helped to secure the Union's victory.
4. The Battle of Resaca (1864): During the Atlanta Campaign, Union forces under General William T. Sherman fought Confederate forces under General Joseph E. Johnston in the Battle of Resaca. The battle was a decisive victory for the Union, and it helped to secure the city of Atlanta for the Union.