Rockdale County Georgia Public Records
The government of Rockdale County, Georgia is composed of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and a County Manager, who is the chief executive officer. The Board of Commissioners 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.
Rockdale County is located in the north-central part of Georgia, about 25 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 census, the population was 85,215. The county seat is Conyers. The county is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The county is home to several state parks, including Panola Mountain State Park and Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area.
Rockdale County Courthouse
Rockdale County Georgia Court is located at 922 Court Street, Conyers, GA 30012. It is a Superior Court of Georgia that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Rockdale County Court Jurisdiction
Rockdale County Superior Court is located in Conyers, Georgia and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Rockdale County. The court is located at 922 Court Street, Conyers, GA 30012.
Rockdale County Historical Facts
1. 1821 - The Treaty of Indian Springs is signed, ceding most of the Creek Nation's land in Georgia to the United States.
2. 1845 - The Georgia General Assembly passes an act creating Rockdale County.
3. 1864 - The Battle of Flat Rock is fought in Rockdale County during the American Civil War.
4. 1868 - Rockdale County is the first county in Georgia to be readmitted to the Union after the Civil War.
5. 1871 - The first public school in Rockdale County is established.
6. 1877 - The Rockdale County Courthouse is built in Conyers.
7. 1887 - The Georgia State Railroad is extended to Conyers, connecting the town to the rest of the state.
8. 1895 - The Rockdale County Fair is established.
9. 1906 - The Rockdale County Public Library is established.
10. 1929 - The Rockdale County Hospital is established.