Tattnall County Georgia Public Records
Tattnall County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,520. The county seat is Reidsville. The county was created on December 5, 1801.
Tattnall 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.
The county is part of the Brunswick, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Tattnall County Courthouse
Tattnall County Georgia Court Address: 101 North Rogers Street, Reidsville, GA 30453 Phone: (912) 557-6700
Tattnall County Court Jurisdiction
Tattnall County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Reidsville, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also handles probate matters, juvenile cases, and mental health cases. The address is: Tattnall County Courthouse, 101 North Main Street, Reidsville, GA 30453.
Tattnall County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Jarrell's Plantation (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler fought Union forces under General Judson Kilpatrick in a battle that took place near Jarrell's Plantation in Tattnall County. The Confederate forces were victorious, and the Union forces were forced to retreat.
2. The Great Fire of 1871: On April 15, 1871, a large fire swept through the county, destroying many homes and businesses. The fire was so intense that it could be seen from Savannah, some 40 miles away.
3. The Founding of Reidsville (1873): Reidsville was founded in 1873 and named after the Reid family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The town quickly grew and became an important center of commerce and industry in the county.
4. The Founding of Glennville (1890): Glennville was founded in 1890 and named after the Glenn family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The town quickly grew and became an important center of commerce and industry in the county.
5. The Founding of Collins (1902): Collins was founded in 1902 and named after the Collins