Berrien County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
101 E Marioin Ave, Ste 3
Nashville, GA 31639 http://www.cscj.org/courts/berrien
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-686-5506
F: 229-543-1032
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sealed, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
201 N Davis St, Ste 250
Nashville, GA 31639
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-686-7019
F: 229-686-6328
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
201 N Davis St, Rm 175
Nashville, GA 31639
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-686-5213
F: 229-686-9495
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Berrien County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Berrien 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.

Berrien County
County Superior Court Clerk
201 N Davis St, Rm 230
Nashville, GA 31639 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
8AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 229-686-5506
Fax: 229-543-1032
Recorded Documents

Berrien County Vital Certificates

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Berrien County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 452.41 sq mi
Population (2009): 17,044
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 86.5%
  • Black/African American: 11.5%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 83.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 809
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 66%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.57
Housing Units (2000): 7,100
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.4%
Migration Flow to Berrien County, GA from (2007-2008):

Berrien County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $208,281
  • Construction: $7,655
  • Retail Trade: $19,015
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,071
  • Healthcare: $13,397
  • Banking: $9,513
  • Retail Trade: $19,015
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $78,728
  • Farms: $1,252
  • Government: $34,523
Employed (2000): 7,335
Unemployed (2000): 344
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,214
Local Government Employment (2007): 761
Local Government Revenue (2007): $33,635 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $14,857 (thou. dol.)

Berrien County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 300
  • Per 1,000 population: 18
Deaths (2007): 187
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 10

Berrien County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 45
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 9
  • Aggravated Assault: 31
Property Crimes (2008): 448
  • Burglary: 120
  • Larceny-Theft: 311
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 17

Berrien County Genealogy Records