Meriwether County Georgia Public Records
Meriwether County is located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,992. The county seat is Greenville.
Meriwether County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Meriwether County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting policies and adopting ordinances and resolutions.
The county is served by a Superior Court judge, a State Court judge, a Probate Court judge, a Clerk of Superior Court, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, and a Coroner.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,992 people, 8,093 households, and 5,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 44.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.1/km2). There were 9,541 housing units at an average density of 19.2 per square mile (7.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 28.2% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were English, and 7.2% were Irish.
The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.7 years.
Meriwether County Courthouse
Meriwether County Georgia Court Address: Meriwether County Courthouse P.O. Box 609 Greenville, GA 30222 Phone: (706) 672-4421
Meriwether County Court Jurisdiction
Meriwether County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Greenville, Georgia. The address is: Meriwether County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Greenville, GA 30222. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.