Turner County Georgia Public Records
Turner County is a county located in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,930. The county seat is Ashburn.
Government
Turner 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, and a Clerk of Superior Court.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,930 people, 3,521 households, and 2,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 33.3 inhabitants per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 15.3 per square mile (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% white, 40.2% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 8.2% were English, and 6.2% were Irish.
The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 41.2 years.
Turner County Courthouse
Turner County Georgia Court is located at:
Turner County Courthouse
100 South Main Street
Ashburn, GA 31714
Phone: (229) 567-2345
Turner County Court Jurisdiction
Turner County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Ashburn, Georgia. It is a county court that handles civil and criminal cases. It has jurisdiction over all cases originating in Turner County, including traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and civil cases. The court is located at:
Turner County Courthouse
100 South Main Street Ashburn, GA 31714
Turner County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Griswoldville (1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under the command of General Howell Cobb clashed with Union forces led by General George Stoneman in the Battle of Griswoldville. The battle was a Confederate victory, and it was the last major battle of the war in Georgia.
2. The Great Fire of Ashburn (1890): On April 15, 1890, a fire broke out in the town of Ashburn, Georgia, destroying much of the town. The fire was caused by a spark from a passing locomotive, and it burned for two days before it was extinguished.
3. The Turner County Courthouse Fire (1902): On April 15, 1902, a fire broke out in the Turner County Courthouse in Ashburn, Georgia. The fire destroyed much of the courthouse, including the county records.
4. The Ashburn Tornado (1917): On April 6, 1917, a tornado struck the town of Ashburn, Georgia, killing four people and injuring many more. The tornado destroyed much of the town, including the Turner County Courthouse.