Miller County Georgia Public Records
The government of Miller County, Georgia is comprised of a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making decisions on county policies. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Tax Commissioner, and Probate Judge.
Miller County is located in the southwestern corner of Georgia and is part of the Albany metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,125. The county seat is Colquitt. The county is named for James Miller, a Revolutionary War hero.
Miller County Courthouse
Miller County Georgia Court
Address:
Miller County Courthouse
P.O. Box 519
Colquitt, GA 39837
Miller County Court Jurisdiction
Miller County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Colquitt, Georgia. The address is PO Box 517, Colquitt, GA 39837. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Miller 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 Miller County, Georgia. Confederate forces under the command of General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under the command of General George Stoneman.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the American Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase occurred in Miller 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 Founding of Colquitt (1856): Colquitt, Georgia was founded in Miller County in 1856. The town was named after Walter T. Colquitt, a prominent lawyer and politician from the area.
4. The Colquitt Riot (August 18, 1868): The Colquitt Riot occurred in Miller County, Georgia in 1868. A group of white supremacists attacked a group of African Americans who were attempting to register to vote. The riot resulted in the deaths of several African Americans and the destruction of several homes.