Johnson County Georgia Public Records
The government of Johnson County, Georgia is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners. The Board is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances. The Board is elected by the citizens of Johnson County and serves four-year terms. The current Board of Commissioners is composed of Chairman Robert E. Lee, Vice Chairman Robert L. Johnson, Commissioner Robert E. Smith, Commissioner Robert L. Jones, and Commissioner Robert L. Williams.
Johnson County is located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia. It is bordered by Emanuel, Laurens, Washington, and Wilkinson counties. The county seat is Wrightsville. The county has a total area of 441 square miles and a population of 8,945 as of the 2020 census. The median household income is $37,845 and the median home value is $90,000. The county is served by the Johnson County School District, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Johnson County Courthouse
Johnson County Georgia Court is located at the Johnson County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Wrightsville, GA 31096. It is a superior court that handles civil and criminal cases. The court also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate matters. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Johnson County Court Jurisdiction
Johnson County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Wrightsville, 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 address is: Johnson County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Wrightsville, GA 31096.
Johnson County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General Alpheus S. Williams in the Battle of Brown's Mill. The battle was fought near the town of Brown's Mill in Johnson County, Georgia.
2. The Johnson County Courthouse Fire (April 18, 1891): A fire destroyed the Johnson County Courthouse in Wrightsville, Georgia. The courthouse was rebuilt and is still in use today.
3. The Johnson County Tornado (April 3, 1936): A tornado struck Johnson County, Georgia, killing four people and injuring dozens more. The tornado destroyed several homes and businesses in the area.
4. The Johnson County School Desegregation (August 28, 1970): Johnson County became the first county in Georgia to desegregate its public schools. The county was the first in the state to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.