Sumter County Georgia Public Records
Sumter County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,819. The county seat is Americus. The county was created on December 26, 1831.
Sumter County is part of the Americus, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Sumter County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Chairman of the Board is elected county-wide.
The current members of the Board of Commissioners are:
* Chairman: Kenneth Howard * District 1: Robert E. Jones * District 2: Robert L. Harris * District 3: John E. Clements * District 4: James E. Walker
Education
Sumter County is served by the Sumter County School District.
The Sumter County School District consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
Transportation
Sumter County is served by the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, located in Americus.
The county is also served by the Georgia Southwestern State University Airport, located in Americus.
Sumter County Courthouse
Sumter County Georgia Court
Address:
Sumter County Courthouse
100 West Lamar Street
Americus, GA 31709
Sumter County Court Jurisdiction
Sumter County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Americus, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 101 West Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709.
Sumter County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Ebenezer Church (1864): During the American Civil War, the Battle of Ebenezer Church was fought in Sumter County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General Judson Kilpatrick.
2. The Sumter County Courthouse (1868): The Sumter County Courthouse was built in 1868 and is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. The Sumter County Jail (1890): The Sumter County Jail was built in 1890 and is the oldest jail in the state of Georgia. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Sumter County Fair (1902): The Sumter County Fair has been held annually since 1902 and is the oldest county fair in the state of Georgia.
5. The Sumter County Museum (1962): The Sumter County Museum was established in 1962 and is the oldest county museum in the state of Georgia. It houses a variety of artifacts and exhibits related to the history of Sumter County.