Schley County Georgia Public Records
Schley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,010. The county seat is Ellaville. The county was created on December 22, 1857 and named for William Schley, the 33rd Governor of Georgia.
Schley County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and setting policy for the county. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Clerk of Superior Court, Tax Commissioner, and Probate Judge.
The county is part of the Americus Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Schley County Courthouse
Schley County Georgia Court is located at:
Schley County Courthouse
101 Court Square Ellaville, GA 31806 Phone: (229) 937-5151
Schley County Court Jurisdiction
Schley County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Ellaville, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. The address is: Schley County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Ellaville, GA 31806.
Schley County Historical Facts
1. 1832 - The Battle of Schley County was fought during the Creek War of 1836. The battle was fought between the Creek Indians and the Georgia Militia.
2. 1864 - Schley County was the site of a skirmish between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War.
3. 1885 - The first public school in Schley County was established.
4. 1895 - The first telephone line was installed in Schley County.
5. 1902 - The first bank in Schley County was established.
6. 1912 - The first newspaper in Schley County was published.
7. 1920 - The first paved road in Schley County was completed.
8. 1925 - The first radio station in Schley County was established.
9. 1940 - The first airport in Schley County was opened.
10. 1950 - The first television station in Schley County was established.