Quitman County Georgia Public Records
Quitman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,513, making it the second-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Georgetown. The county was created on December 10, 1850 and named for John A. Quitman, a hero of the Mexican–American War and Governor of Mississippi.
The Quitman County Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the county. The board consists of five members elected from single-member districts. The board enacts local ordinances and approves the county budget. The board also has limited authority to impose local sales and use taxes, subject to state law and local voter approval.
The county is served by the Quitman County School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.
The county is also served by the Quitman County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail. The county is also served by the Quitman County Fire Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.
Quitman County Courthouse
Quitman County Georgia Court
Address:
Quitman County Courthouse
25 Courthouse Square
Georgetown, GA 39854
Quitman County Court Jurisdiction
Quitman County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Georgetown, Georgia. The address is 100 Court Street, Georgetown, GA 39854. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also handles probate matters, juvenile cases, and small claims.
Quitman County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Quitman (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General William Wirt Adams fought Union forces under the command of General John M. Corse in Quitman County. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Quitman County Courthouse (1872): The Quitman County Courthouse was built in 1872 and is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. The Quitman County Jail (1890): The Quitman County Jail was built in 1890 and is the oldest jail in the state of Georgia. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Quitman County Fair (1902): The Quitman County Fair has been held annually since 1902 and is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Georgia.
5. The Quitman County Courthouse Fire (1917): On April 5, 1917, a fire destroyed the Quitman County Courthouse. The courthouse was rebuilt and is still in use today.