Gilmer County, GA Public Records

Probate Court
1 Broad St, Ste 204
Ellijay, GA 30540 https://gilmercounty-ga.gov/probate-j
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-635-4763
F: 706-635-4761
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
Superior Court
1 Broad St, Ste 102
Ellijay, GA 30540 http://www.cscj.org/courts/gilmer
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-635-4462
F: 706-635-1462
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sealed, sexual, mental health, expunged or sealed records released
Magistrate Court
1 Broad St, Ste 203
Ellijay, GA 30540 http://gilmercounty-ga.gov/magistrate
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 706-635-2515
F: 706-635-7756
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, first appearance hearings, extradition hearings and county ordinance violations.

Gilmer County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Gilmer 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.

Gilmer County
County Superior Court Clerk
1 Broad St, #102
Ellijay, GA 30540 http://gilmercounty-ga.gov/clerk-supe
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 706-635-4462
Fax: 706-635-1462
Recorded Documents

Gilmer County Vital Certificates

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Gilmer County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 426.69 sq mi
Population (2009): 29,021
  • Females: 49.4%
  • White: 96.6%
  • Black/African American: 0.9%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 10.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 87.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 5,565
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 5.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 66%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.57
Housing Units (2000): 11,924
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.1%
Migration Flow to Gilmer County, GA from (2007-2008):

Gilmer County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $426,636
  • Construction: $37,688
  • Retail Trade: $40,522
  • Professional and Technical Services: $12,789
  • Healthcare: $22,748
  • Banking: $27,021
  • Retail Trade: $40,522
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,676
  • Manufacturing: $106,528
  • Farms: $26,578
  • Government: $61,566
Employed (2000): 10,447
Unemployed (2000): 455
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,025
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,162
Local Government Revenue (2007): $49,787 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $16,370 (thou. dol.)

Gilmer County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 419
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.7
Deaths (2007): 276
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.4

Gilmer County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 50
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 6
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 40
Property Crimes (2008): 519
  • Burglary: 241
  • Larceny-Theft: 226
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 52

Gilmer County Genealogy Records