Stephens County Georgia Public Records
Stephens County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,175. The county seat is Toccoa.
The county was created on October 24, 1905 and named for Alexander H. Stephens, the Vice President of the Confederate States of America.
Stephens 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 served by the Stephens County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and the Stephens County Jail. The county is also served by the Stephens County Fire Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.
The county is served by the Stephens County School System, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The county is also served by the Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library.
Stephens County Courthouse
Stephens County Georgia Court is located at 70 North Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577. 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.
Stephens County Court Jurisdiction
Stephens County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Toccoa, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 70 North Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577.
Stephens County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Tugalo (1793): This battle was fought between the Creek Indians and the Georgia militia. The militia was led by General Elijah Clarke and the Creek Indians were led by Chief William McIntosh. The battle resulted in a victory for the Georgia militia and the death of Chief McIntosh.
2. The Battle of Currahee (1864): This battle was fought between the Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. The Union forces were led by General William T. Sherman and the Confederate forces were led by General Joseph E. Johnston. The battle resulted in a victory for the Union forces.
3. The Stephens County Courthouse (1890): The Stephens County Courthouse was built in 1890 and is still in use today. It is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Toccoa Falls Dam (1912): The Toccoa Falls Dam was built in 1912 and is the oldest hydroelectric dam in the state of Georgia. It is located on the Toccoa River and is still in use today.