Jones County Georgia Public Records
The government of Jones County, Georgia is comprised of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances. The Board is composed of five members, each elected from one of the five districts in the county. The Board meets twice a month.
The county seat of Jones County is Gray, Georgia. The county was established in 1807 and named for Georgia's first governor, James Jones. The county has a population of 28,669, according to the 2010 census. The median household income is $41,845 and the median home value is $117,400. The county is served by the Jones County School District, which includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
Jones County Courthouse
Jones County Superior Court
Address: PO Box 609 Gray, GA 31032
Jones County Court Jurisdiction
Jones County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Gray, Georgia. The address is:
Jones County Courthouse
101 South Main Street
Gray, GA 31032
Jones County Historical Facts
1. 1812: Jones County was created from parts of Baldwin and Houston counties.
2. 1864: The Battle of Griswoldville was fought in Jones County during the American Civil War.
3. 1871: The first courthouse was built in Gray, the county seat of Jones County.
4. 1877: The first public school in Jones County was established in Gray.
5. 1891: The first telephone line was installed in Jones County.
6. 1902: The first automobile arrived in Jones County.
7. 1915: The first movie theater opened in Gray.
8. 1921: The first radio station in Jones County began broadcasting.
9. 1940: The first public library in Jones County opened in Gray.
10. 1954: The first television station in Jones County began broadcasting.