Mcintosh County Georgia Public Records
McIntosh County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,333. The county seat is Darien. The county was created February 5, 1793, and named for General Lachlan McIntosh, a hero of the American Revolution.
McIntosh County is part of the Brunswick, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
McIntosh 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 county is served by a Superior Court judge, elected county-wide, and a State Court judge, elected from the county at-large.
The county is also served by a Sheriff, elected county-wide, and a Clerk of Court, elected county-wide.
Education
McIntosh County is served by the McIntosh County School District.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,921 people, 5,093 households, and 3,717 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km^2). There were 6,093 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km^2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.45% White, 40.45% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 2.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,093 households, out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples living together, 18.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,845, and the median income for a family was $33,945. Males had a median income of $27,845 versus $20,813 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,845. About 17.90% of families and 21.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.90% of those under age 18 and 22.90% of those age 65 or over.
Mcintosh County Courthouse
Mcintosh County Georgia Court is located at 201 Northway Street, Darien, GA 31305. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Mcintosh County Court Jurisdiction
Mcintosh County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Darien, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also handles probate matters, juvenile cases, and mental health cases. The address is: Mcintosh County Courthouse, 201 North Way, Darien, GA 31305.
Mcintosh County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Bloody Marsh (1742): This battle was fought between British and Spanish forces in what is now McIntosh County, Georgia. The British forces, led by General James Oglethorpe, were victorious in the battle, which helped to secure the British colony of Georgia.
2. The Battle of Darien (1742): This battle was fought between British and Spanish forces in what is now McIntosh County, Georgia. The British forces, led by General James Oglethorpe, were victorious in the battle, which helped to secure the British colony of Georgia.
3. The Treaty of New York (1790): This treaty was signed between the United States and the Creek Nation in what is now McIntosh County, Georgia. The treaty established the boundaries of the Creek Nation and provided for the protection of Creek lands.
4. The Battle of Fort McAllister (1863): This battle was fought between Union and Confederate forces in what is now McIntosh County, Georgia. The Union forces, led by General William T. Sherman, were victorious in the battle, which helped to secure the Union's control of the Georgia coast.