Baker County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 10
Newton, GA 39870 https://www.southgeorgiajudicialcircu
Hours: 9AM-N, 1-5PM EST
P: 229-734-3004
F: 229-734-7770
Couriers: 167 Baker Pl
Government Bldg
Newton, GA 39870
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sealed, sexual or expunged records released
Probate Court
PO Box 548
Newton, GA 39870 http://bakercountysheriffoffice.org/p
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 229-734-3007
F: 229-734-3200
Couriers: 167 Baker Pl
County Government Bldg
Newton, GA 39870
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
Magistrate Court
PO Box 548
Newton, GA 39870 http://bakercountysheriffoffice.org/p
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 229-734-3007, 229-734-3009
F: 229-734-3200
Couriers: 167 Baker Pl
County Government Bldg
Newton, GA 39870
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.

Baker County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Baker County Office of the County Superior Court Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Baker County
County Superior Court Clerk
167 Baker Pl
Government Bldg
Newton, GA 39870 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 229-734-3004
Fax: 229-734-7770
Recorded Documents

Baker County Vital Certificates

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Baker County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 343.22 sq mi
Population (2009): 3,637
  • Females: 53.6%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Black/African American: 49.3%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 46%
Population Change (2000-2009): -437
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 26%
High School Graduates (2000): 66%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.68
Housing Units (2000): 1,740
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.7%
Migration Flow to Baker County, GA from (2007-2008):

Baker County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $26,430
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $1,046
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $986
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $1,046
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $3,699
  • Government: $7,320
Employed (2000): 1,592
Unemployed (2000): 145
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $21,761
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $8,909 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $44 (thou. dol.)

Baker County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 36
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.6
Deaths (2007): 45
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Baker County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 2
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 2

Baker County Genealogy Records