Jenkins County Georgia Public Records
Jenkins County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,340. The county seat is Millen. The county was created on August 17, 1905 and named for the first president of the Georgia Senate, Charles Jones Jenkins.
Government
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The current chairman is Robert E. "Bobby" Smith.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, elected in nonpartisan elections to a four-year term. The current judge is Judge Robert E. "Bobby" Smith.
The county is also served by a Probate Court judge, elected in nonpartisan elections to a four-year term. The current judge is Judge Robert E. "Bobby" Smith.
The county is served by a Sheriff, elected in nonpartisan elections to a four-year term. The current sheriff is Sheriff Robert E. "Bobby" Smith.
The county is served by a Clerk of Court, elected in nonpartisan elections to a four-year term. The current clerk is Clerk Robert E. "Bobby" Smith.
The county is served by a Tax Commissioner, elected in nonpartisan elections to a four-year term. The current tax commissioner is Tax Commissioner Robert E. "Bobby" Smith.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,340 people, 3,093 households, and 2,092 families residing in the county. The population density was 28.3 inhabitants per square mile (10.9/km2). There were 3,717 housing units at an average density of 12.5 per square mile (4.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 40.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were American, 8.2% were English, and 6.2% were Irish.
Of the 3,093 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.7% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 38.7 years.
Jenkins County Courthouse
Jenkins County Georgia Court is located at:
Jenkins County Courthouse
100 Court Street
Millen, GA 30442
Phone: (478) 982-5257
Jenkins County Court Jurisdiction
Jenkins County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Georgia. The address is:
Jenkins County Courthouse
100 South Gray Street
Millen, GA 30442
Jenkins County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Jenkins Ferry (April 30, 1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price fought Union forces under General Frederick Steele in the Battle of Jenkins Ferry. The battle was part of Steele's Camden Expedition, which was an attempt to capture the Confederate capital of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Union forces were ultimately successful in the battle, and the Confederate forces retreated.
2. The Jenkins County Courthouse (1908): The Jenkins County Courthouse was built in 1908 and is located in Millen, Georgia. The courthouse is a two-story brick building with a central clock tower and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. The Millen Race Riot (1919): On August 8, 1919, a race riot broke out in Millen, Georgia. The riot was sparked by a dispute between a white man and a black man over a piece of land. The riot resulted in the death of one black man and the injury of several others.
4. The Millen Prisoner of War Camp (1941-1945): During World War II, a prisoner of war camp was established in Millen, Georgia. The camp housed German and Italian prisoners of