Walton County Georgia Public Records
Walton County is located in the state of Georgia and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 83,768. The county seat is Monroe.
Walton County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a sheriff, a district attorney, a probate judge, a clerk of court, a tax commissioner, and a coroner.
The county is home to several state parks, including Hard Labor Creek State Park, High Falls State Park, and Little Ocmulgee State Park. The county also has several historic sites, including the Walton County Courthouse, the Walton County Jail, and the Walton County Historical Museum.
Walton County Courthouse
Walton County Georgia Court is located at 303 South Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and mental health cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Walton County Court Jurisdiction
Walton County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Monroe, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, juvenile matters, and mental health cases. The address is: Walton County Courthouse, 301 N. Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655.
Walton County Historical Facts
1. 1818 - The Treaty of the Creek Agency is signed in Walton County, Georgia, ceding Creek Indian lands to the United States.
2. 1820 - The first county seat of Walton County is established in Monroe, Georgia.
3. 1821 - The first public school in Walton County is established in Monroe.
4. 1832 - The first newspaper in Walton County, The Monroe Gazette, is published.
5. 1864 - The Battle of Monroe is fought in Walton County during the Civil War.
6. 1867 - The first railroad in Walton County is completed, connecting Monroe to Atlanta.
7. 1871 - The first public library in Walton County is established in Monroe.
8. 1877 - The first telephone line in Walton County is established in Monroe.
9. 1885 - The first bank in Walton County is established in Monroe.
10. 1895 - The first electric lights in Walton County are installed in Monroe.