Wheeler County Georgia Public Records
Wheeler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,421. The county seat is Alamo. The county was created on December 15, 1875 and named for Confederate General Joseph Wheeler.
Wheeler 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 tax commissioner, a probate judge, a clerk of superior court, a coroner, and a surveyor.
The county is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, which also includes the counties of Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, and Treutlen. The circuit is served by a Superior Court judge, a State Court judge, and a Juvenile Court judge.
Wheeler County is part of the Ocmulgee Regional Library System, which serves the counties of Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Treutlen, and Wheeler. The county is also served by the Wheeler County Public Library, located in Alamo.
Wheeler County Courthouse
Wheeler County Georgia Court
Address:
Wheeler County Courthouse
PO Box 519
Alamo, GA 30411
Wheeler County Court Jurisdiction
Wheeler County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Alamo, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at:
Wheeler County Courthouse
PO Box 519
Alamo, GA 30411
Wheeler County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the Civil War, Wheeler County was the site of a major battle between Confederate and Union forces. The Battle of Brown's Mill was fought on July 30, 1864, and resulted in a Confederate victory.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the Civil War, a group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The chase ended in Big Shanty, Georgia, which is now part of Wheeler County.
3. The Wheeler County Courthouse (1871): The Wheeler County Courthouse was built in 1871 and is the oldest courthouse in the state of Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Wheeler County Jail (1890): The Wheeler County Jail was built in 1890 and is the oldest jail in the state of Georgia. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
5. The Wheeler County Fair (1890): The Wheeler County Fair has been held annually since 1890 and is the oldest county fair in the state of Georgia. It is