Pickens County Georgia Public Records
Pickens County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,431. The county seat is Jasper. The county was created on December 5, 1853.
Pickens County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Pickens 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 Board also appoints a County Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the county. The Sheriff is elected to a four-year term.
The Pickens County Board of Education is responsible for the public schools in the county. The Board is composed of five members, each elected to a four-year term.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 29,431 people, 11,717 households, and 8,072 families residing in the county. The population density was 79.3 inhabitants per square mile (30.6/km2). There were 13,837 housing units at an average density of 37.2 per square mile (14.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% white, 8.3% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 11.3% were Irish, 10.2% were German, and 8.2% were English.
Of the 11,717 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.3% were non-families, and 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 41.2 years.
Pickens County Courthouse
Pickens County Georgia Court is located at 29 North Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143. 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.
Pickens County Court Jurisdiction
Pickens County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Jasper, Georgia. The address is 12 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143. 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.
Pickens County Historical Facts
1. The Pickens County Courthouse was built in 1853 and is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use.
2. The Battle of Pickens Courthouse was fought in 1864 during the American Civil War.
3. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first Confederate Memorial Day celebration in Georgia in 1866.
4. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first public school in Georgia in 1868.
5. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first public library in Georgia in 1872.
6. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first telephone exchange in Georgia in 1883.
7. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first electric light plant in Georgia in 1887.
8. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first automobile in Georgia in 1903.
9. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first radio broadcast in Georgia in 1922.
10. The Pickens County Courthouse was the site of the first television broadcast in Georgia in 1948.