Lumpkin County Georgia Public Records
Lumpkin County is located in the north-central part of the state of Georgia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is part of the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,966. The county seat is Dahlonega.
Government
Lumpkin County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Board is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the annual budget, and setting policies for county government. The Board also appoints a County Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.
The county is also served by a Superior Court Judge, elected to a four-year term, and a State Court Judge, elected to a four-year term.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Lumpkin County was 29,966, with a racial makeup of 87.3% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
Lumpkin County Courthouse
Lumpkin County Georgia Court
Address: 25 Courthouse Square, Suite 101, Dahlonega, GA 30533 Phone: 706-864-3742 Fax: 706-864-3743 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Lumpkin County Court Jurisdiction
Lumpkin County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Lumpkin County, located at 25 Courthouse Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533. 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.
Lumpkin County Historical Facts
1. The first settlers in Lumpkin County arrived in 1832.
2. The county was officially created in 1832 from parts of Cherokee and Habersham counties.
3. The county was named for Wilson Lumpkin, who served as Governor of Georgia from 1831 to 1835.
4. The first courthouse was built in 1834.
5. The county seat was moved from Auraria to Dahlonega in 1833.
6. The Dahlonega Gold Rush began in 1828, and the town quickly became a major gold mining center.
7. The first public school in the county was established in 1838.
8. The Civil War began in 1861, and Lumpkin County was the site of several battles.
9. The county was the site of the Battle of Auraria in 1864.
10. The county was the site of the Battle of Dahlonega in 1864.
11. The county was the site of the Battle of Yahoola Creek in 1864.
12. The county was the site of the Battle of Camp Creek in 1864.