Randolph County Georgia Public Records
Randolph County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,719. The county seat is Cuthbert.
The county was created on December 20, 1828. It was named for John Randolph, a U.S. Senator from Virginia.
Randolph County is part of the Albany, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The county government is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The current chairman is Kenneth D. Windham. The county also has a sheriff, clerk of court, probate judge, tax commissioner, and coroner.
The county is served by the Randolph County School District, which operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Randolph County Courthouse
Randolph County Georgia Court
Address:
1 Courthouse Square
Cuthbert, GA 39840
Randolph County Court Jurisdiction
Randolph County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Cuthbert, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The address is 1 Court Square, Cuthbert, GA 39840.
Randolph County Historical Facts
1. 1828 - The Georgia General Assembly created Randolph County from a portion of Lee County.
2. 1832 - The first courthouse was built in Cuthbert, the county seat.
3. 1836 - The Battle of Cuthbert was fought in Randolph County during the Second Creek War.
4. 1864 - The Battle of Cuthbert was fought again during the Civil War.
5. 1866 - The Freedmen's Bureau was established in Randolph County to help former slaves adjust to their new freedom.
6. 1868 - The first public school in Randolph County was established.
7. 1871 - The first railroad line was built in Randolph County.
8. 1877 - The first telephone line was installed in Randolph County.
9. 1891 - The first electric lights were installed in Cuthbert.
10. 1902 - The first automobile was driven in Randolph County.