Mcduffie County Georgia Public Records
McDuffie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,875. The county seat is Thomson. The county was created on October 17, 1870 and named for George McDuffie, a former Governor of South Carolina.
McDuffie County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
McDuffie County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Chairman of the Board is elected county-wide. The current Chairman is Sammie Wilson.
The county is also served by a Probate Judge, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, a Clerk of Superior Court, and a Coroner.
Education
McDuffie County is served by the McDuffie County School District. The district has five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
Economy
The economy of McDuffie County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large poultry processing plants, as well as a number of smaller businesses.
Transportation
McDuffie County is served by two major highways, U.S. Route 78 and Georgia State Route 17. The county is also served by the Thomson-McDuffie County Airport.
Mcduffie County Courthouse
McDuffie County Superior Court
Address: PO Box 609 Thomson, GA 30824 Phone: 706-595-2145 Fax: 706-595-2146
Mcduffie County Court Jurisdiction
McDuffie County Superior Court is located in Thomson, Georgia and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in McDuffie County. The court is located at 201 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824.
Mcduffie County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Griswoldville (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General Howell Cobb clashed with Union forces led by General Judson Kilpatrick in the Battle of Griswoldville. The battle was a Confederate victory, and it was the last major battle of the war in Georgia.
2. The Founding of Thomson (1873): The city of Thomson was founded in 1873 by the Central of Georgia Railroad. It was named after railroad official John Edgar Thomson, and it quickly became an important railroad hub in the region.
3. The Great Flood of 1929: In 1929, a massive flood swept through McDuffie County, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses. The flood was so severe that it caused the Ogeechee River to overflow its banks and flood the entire county.
4. The Thomson Riot (1962): In 1962, a peaceful protest against segregation in Thomson turned violent when police attempted to disperse the crowd. The riot resulted in several injuries and arrests, and it was one of the first major civil rights protests in the state of Georgia.