Webster County Georgia Public Records
Webster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,799. The county seat is Preston. The county was created on December 16, 1853.
Webster 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 policies and adopting ordinances, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The county is also served by a Probate Judge, Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, and Clerk of Superior Court.
The county is part of the Albany, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Webster County Courthouse
Webster County Georgia Court
Address:
Webster County Courthouse
P.O. Box 5
Preston, GA 31824
Webster County Court Jurisdiction
Webster County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Preston, Georgia. The address is: Webster County Courthouse, PO Box 5, Preston, GA 31824. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Webster County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the American Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman in a battle near Brown's Mill in Webster County.
2. The Webster County Courthouse (1890): The current Webster County Courthouse was built in 1890 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3. The Webster County Fair (1902): The Webster County Fair has been held annually since 1902 and is one of the oldest county fairs in the state of Georgia.
4. The Webster County Bank (1903): The Webster County Bank was established in 1903 and is the oldest bank in the county.
5. The Webster County High School (1912): The Webster County High School was established in 1912 and is the oldest high school in the county.