Worth County Georgia Public Records
Worth 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 21,679. The county seat is Sylvester.
The Worth County government is made up of a Board of Commissioners, which is the governing body of the county. The Board of Commissioners is composed of five members, each elected from a single-member district. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting ordinances, and approving the county budget.
The Worth County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the county. The Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Jeff Hobby, who was elected in 2020.
The Worth County School System is responsible for public education in the county. The school system is headed by Superintendent Dr. Sandra Spivey.
The Worth County Courthouse is located in Sylvester and is the seat of the county government. The courthouse is home to the Worth County Superior Court, which is presided over by Judge William H. "Billy" Fowler, Jr.
Worth County Courthouse
Worth County Courthouse 201 North Main Street Sylvester, GA 31791 Phone: (229) 776-8500
Worth County Court Jurisdiction
Worth County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Sylvester, Georgia. The address is 201 North Main Street, Sylvester, GA 31791. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Worth County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864) - During the American Civil War, the Battle of Brown's Mill was fought in Worth County, Georgia. Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862) - During the American Civil War, the Great Locomotive Chase occurred in Worth County, Georgia. A group of Union soldiers, led by James J. Andrews, stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
3. The Worth County Courthouse (1850) - The Worth County Courthouse was built in 1850 and is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use. It is located in Sylvester, Georgia and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Sylvester-Worth County Airport (1941) - The Sylvester-Worth County Airport was established in 1941 and is the oldest continuously operating airport in Georgia. It is located in Sylvester, Georgia and is used for general aviation.