Putnam County Georgia Public Records
The government of Putnam County, Georgia is comprised of a Board of Commissioners, a County Manager, and various departments and offices.
The Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the county and is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and appointing the County Manager. The Board is composed of five members, each elected from a single-member district.
The County Manager is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county.
The various departments and offices of Putnam County include the Sheriff's Office, Tax Assessor's Office, Clerk of Court, Probate Court, Magistrate Court, and the Board of Elections.
The county seat of Putnam County is Eatonton. The population of Putnam County, as of the 2010 census, was 21,218.
Putnam County Courthouse
Putnam County Georgia Court
Address:
Putnam County Courthouse
100 S Jefferson Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
Putnam County Court Jurisdiction
Putnam County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Eatonton, Georgia. The address is 100 S Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024. 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.
Putnam County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown’s Mill (July 30, 1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler fought Union forces under General George Stoneman in the Battle of Brown’s Mill. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the Civil War, Union soldiers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The mission failed, but Andrews and his men were celebrated as heroes in the North.
3. The Founding of Putnam County (December 10, 1807): Putnam County was created from parts of Baldwin and Greene counties. It was named after Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War hero.
4. The Founding of Eatonton (1807): Eatonton was founded in 1807 and is the county seat of Putnam County. It was named after William Eaton, a Revolutionary War hero.
5. The Founding of the Putnam County Library (1937): The Putnam County Library was founded in 1937 and is the oldest library in the county. It is located in Eatonton and serves the entire