Lanier County Georgia Public Records
Lanier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,078. The county seat is Lakeland. The county was created on August 17, 1920.
The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The current chairman of the Board of Commissioners is Robert L. "Bobby" Johnson.
The county is served by the Lanier County Sheriff's Office, which is headed by Sheriff Nick Norton. The Lanier County Courthouse is located in Lakeland.
The county is part of the Valdosta, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lanier County Courthouse
Lanier County Georgia Court
Address:
Lanier County Courthouse
100 Lanier Street
Lakeland, GA 31635
Lanier County Court Jurisdiction
Lanier County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Georgia, located at the Lanier County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square, Lakeland, GA 31635. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, such as wills and estates.
Lanier County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Lanier County (1864) – During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler fought Union forces under General George Stoneman in Lanier County. The Confederate forces were victorious, and the battle is remembered as one of the most important Confederate victories in the state of Georgia.
2. The Lanier County Courthouse (1890) – The Lanier County Courthouse was built in 1890 and is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction.
3. The Lanier County Fair (1902) – The Lanier County Fair has been held annually since 1902 and is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Georgia. It is a popular event that features carnival rides, livestock shows, and other attractions.
4. The Lanier County Jail (1908) – The Lanier County Jail was built in 1908 and is the oldest jail in the state of Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction.
5. The Lanier County Museum (1962) – The Lanier County Museum was established in 1962