Spalding County Georgia Public Records
Spalding County is located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,073. The county seat is Griffin.
Government
Spalding County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting ordinances, and approving the county budget. The Board also appoints a County Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.
The county is also served by a Superior Court, a State Court, and a Probate Court.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Spalding County was 64,073, with a racial makeup of 57.3% White, 36.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
Education
Spalding County is served by the Griffin-Spalding County School System, which consists of 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools. The county is also home to several private schools.
In addition, the county is served by two post-secondary institutions: Griffin Technical College and Gordon State College.
Spalding County Courthouse
Spalding County Courthouse
Address: 70 East Solomon Street, Griffin, GA 30223 Phone: 770-467-4372 Fax: 770-467-4373 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Spalding County Court Jurisdiction
Spalding County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Griffin, Georgia. The address is 859 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and juvenile cases.
Spalding County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman in a battle near the town of Fayetteville in Spalding County.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the American Civil War, Union soldiers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Spalding County.
3. The Griffin Riot (August 17, 1906): A mob of white citizens attacked and destroyed the homes of African-American citizens in Griffin, Georgia, in response to a rumor that a white woman had been assaulted by a black man.
4. The Griffin Tornado (April 6, 1936): A powerful tornado struck the city of Griffin, Georgia, killing 18 people and injuring hundreds more.
5. The Griffin Race Riot (August 8, 1946): A mob of white citizens attacked and destroyed the homes of African-American citizens in Griffin, Georgia, in response to a rumor that a black man had assaulted a white woman.