Clay County, GA Public Records

Probate Court
210 S Washington St, Ste 1
Ft Gaines, GA 39851 https://www.claycountyga.net/probate-
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-768-2445
F: 229-768-3028
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
This office issues marriage licenses, firearms licenses, fireworks display permits, maintains vital records, administers traffic citations and probate procedures such as probate of wills, administrations and guardianships of minors and adults.
Superior Court
210 Washington St S, Ste 3
Ft Gaines, GA 39851 https://www.claycountyga.net/superior
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-768-2631
F: 229-768-3047
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
210 Washington St S, Ste 5
Courthouse
Ft Gaines, GA 39851 https://www.claycountyga.net/magistra
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-768-2841
F: 229-768-3047
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.

Clay County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Clay 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.

Clay County
County Superior Court Clerk
210 S Washington St S, #3
Fort Gaines, GA 39851 http://www.claycountyga.net/superior-
8AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 229-768-2631
Fax: 229-768-3047
Recorded Documents

Clay County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Clay County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 195.21 sq mi
Population (2009): 3,113
  • Females: 54.2%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Black/African American: 60.9%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 37.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -244
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 31.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 64.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 1,925
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.5%

Clay County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $33,089
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $1,225
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $2,019
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $1,225
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $1,811
  • Government: $12,752
Employed (2000): 1,216
Unemployed (2000): 89
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,961
Local Government Employment (2007): 220
Local Government Revenue (2007): $8,341 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $1,544 (thou. dol.)

Clay County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 66
  • Per 1,000 population: 20.7
Deaths (2007): 51
  • Per 1,000 population: 16
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Clay County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 3
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 3
Property Crimes (2008): 1
  • Burglary: 1
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Clay County Genealogy Records