Terrell County Georgia Public Records
Terrell County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,315. The county seat is Dawson.
Government
Terrell 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 approving county ordinances.
The county is also served by a Superior Court Judge, a State Court Judge, a Probate Judge, a Sheriff, a Tax Commissioner, a Clerk of Superior Court, and a Coroner.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,315 people, 3,541 households, and 2,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 24.3 inhabitants per square mile (9.4/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 10.7 per square mile (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 40.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were American, 8.2% were Irish, and 6.2% were English.
The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 39.2 years.
Terrell County Courthouse
Terrell County Georgia Court is located at the Terrell County Courthouse, 8 North Broad Street, Dawson, GA 39842. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. The court also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate matters. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Terrell County Court Jurisdiction
Terrell County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Dawson, Georgia. The address is:
Terrell County Courthouse
P.O. Box 609
Dawson, GA 39842
Terrell County Historical Facts
1. The Terrell County Courthouse was built in 1891.
2. The first school in Terrell County was established in 1872.
3. The first newspaper in Terrell County was the Terrell County News, established in 1877.
4. The first railroad in Terrell County was the Albany and Southwest Railroad, which was completed in 1883.
5. The first bank in Terrell County was the Bank of Dawson, established in 1884.
6. The first telephone line in Terrell County was established in 1887.
7. The first electric lights in Terrell County were installed in Dawson in 1895.
8. The first paved road in Terrell County was built in 1916.
9. The first hospital in Terrell County was established in 1921.
10. The first radio station in Terrell County was established in 1925.