Jefferson County Georgia Public Records
Jefferson County is located in the east central part of the state of Georgia. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,930. The county seat is Louisville.
The county was created on February 20, 1796 from a portion of Burke County. It was named for Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.
The county government is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, a probate judge, a clerk of court, a tax commissioner, and a coroner.
The county is served by the Jefferson County School System, which consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The county is also home to several private schools.
The county is served by the Jefferson County Public Library System, which consists of three branches.
The county is served by the Jefferson County Health Department, which provides a variety of health services to the county's residents.
The county is served by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement in the county.
Jefferson County Courthouse
Jefferson County Georgia Court is located at 1 Courthouse Square, Louisville, GA 30434. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Jefferson County Court Jurisdiction
Jefferson County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Louisville, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. The court is located at:
Jefferson County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Louisville, GA 30434
Jefferson County Historical Facts
1. 1807 - The first county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia is established in Louisville.
2. 1825 - The first courthouse in Jefferson County is built in Louisville.
3. 1831 - The first public school in Jefferson County is established in Louisville.
4. 1864 - The Battle of Louisville is fought in Jefferson County during the Civil War.
5. 1871 - The Louisville and Decatur Railroad is completed, connecting Louisville to the rest of the state.
6. 1883 - The Louisville and Decatur Railroad is extended to Athens, Georgia.
7. 1895 - The Louisville and Decatur Railroad is extended to Macon, Georgia.
8. 1901 - The Louisville and Decatur Railroad is extended to Atlanta, Georgia.
9. 1912 - The Louisville and Decatur Railroad is extended to Birmingham, Alabama.
10. 1920 - The Louisville and Decatur Railroad is extended to Montgomery, Alabama.