Marion County Georgia Public Records
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,742. The county seat is Buena Vista.
Marion County is part of the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Marion County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The current chairman of the board is Robert E. Lee.
The county also has a sheriff, a probate judge, a tax commissioner, and a clerk of superior court.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,742 people, 3,521 households, and 2,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 28.3 inhabitants per square mile (10.9/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/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, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were Irish, and 6.2% were German.
Of the 3,521 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.2% were non-families, and 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 41.2 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,945 and the median income for a family was $41,845. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Marion County Courthouse
Marion County Georgia Court
Address:
Marion County Courthouse
100 E. Court Square
Buena Vista, GA 31803
Marion County Court Jurisdiction
Marion County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Buena Vista, 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 court is located at:
Marion County Courthouse
100 East Court Square
Buena Vista, GA 31803
Marion County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, the Battle of Brown's Mill was fought in Marion County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the American Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase occurred in Marion County, Georgia. A group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
3. The Battle of Griswoldville (November 22, 1864): During the American Civil War, the Battle of Griswoldville was fought in Marion County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Howell Cobb defeated Union forces under General William T. Sherman.
4. The Battle of Taliaferro's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, the Battle of Taliaferro's Mill was fought in Marion County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman.