Screven County Georgia Public Records
Screven County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,593. The county seat is Sylvania. The county was created on February 5, 1793.
Screven County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the annual budget, and setting policies for county government. The county is also served by a Superior Court Judge, a State Court Judge, a Probate Judge, a Sheriff, a Clerk of Court, a Tax Commissioner, and a Coroner.
Screven County is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to several state parks, including the Ogeechee River State Park, the George L. Smith State Park, and the Magnolia Springs State Park.
Screven County Courthouse
Screven County Georgia Court is located at 10 South Main Street, Sylvania, GA 30467. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Screven County Court Jurisdiction
Screven County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Sylvania, Georgia. The address is:
Screven County Courthouse
101 South Main Street
Sylvania, GA 30467
Screven County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Ebenezer Church (1779): During the American Revolution, the Battle of Ebenezer Church was fought in Screven County, Georgia. The battle was a victory for the American forces, who were led by General Anthony Wayne.
2. The Screven County Courthouse (1820): The Screven County Courthouse was built in 1820 and is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. The Screven County Jail (1850): The Screven County Jail was built in 1850 and is the oldest jail in Georgia still in use. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Screven County Fair (1890): The Screven County Fair has been held annually since 1890 and is the oldest county fair in Georgia.
5. The Screven County Courthouse Fire (1902): In 1902, the Screven County Courthouse was destroyed by a fire. The courthouse was rebuilt and is still in use today.