Wilcox County Georgia Public Records
Wilcox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,255. The county seat is Abbeville. The county was created on December 22, 1857 and named for General Mark Wilcox.
The Wilcox County government is composed of a Board of Commissioners, a County Manager, and various departments. The Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the county and is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and approving the budget. The County Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county.
The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the county. The Wilcox County Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services. The Wilcox County School System is responsible for public education in the county.
The Wilcox County Courthouse is located in Abbeville. The Wilcox County Public Library is located in Rochelle.
Wilcox County Courthouse
Wilcox County Georgia Court Address: Wilcox County Courthouse 100 Court Street Rochelle, GA 31079
Wilcox County Court Jurisdiction
Wilcox County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in the city of Abbeville, Georgia. The address is: Wilcox County Courthouse, 100 Court Square, Abbeville, GA 31001. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations.
Wilcox County Historical Facts
1. The Wilcox County Courthouse was built in 1854.
2. The Wilcox County Confederate Monument was erected in 1891.
3. The Wilcox County Jail was built in 1892.
4. The Wilcox County Courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1895.
5. The Wilcox County Courthouse was rebuilt in 1896.
6. The Wilcox County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
7. The Wilcox County Courthouse was renovated in 2006.
8. The Wilcox County Courthouse was designated a Georgia Historic Site in 2008.
9. The Wilcox County Courthouse was featured in the movie "The Blind Side" in 2009.
10. The Wilcox County Courthouse was the site of the first meeting of the Wilcox County Board of Education in 2011.