Henry County, GA Public Records

Magistrate Court
44 John Frank Ward Blvd, #260
McDonough, GA 30253 https://www.co.henry.ga.us/Department
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 770-288-7700
F: 770-288-7722
Couriers: One Judicial Ctr, Ste 260
McDonough, GA 30253
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinance
This court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Superior Court
One Courthouse Sq
McDonough, GA 30253 https://www.co.henry.ga.us/Department
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 770-288-8022
F: 770-288-6818
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Misdemeanor records will show here only if filed with a felony on same subject.
State Court
One Judicial Ctr, Ste 120
McDonough, GA 30253 https://www.co.henry.ga.us/Department
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 770-288-7800
F: 770-288-7801
Couriers: 44 John Frank Ward Blvd
McDonough, GA 30253
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
This court was formed in 1999.
Probate Court
99 Sims St
McDonough, GA 30253 https://henrycountyprobatecourt.com
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 770-288-7600
F: 770-288-7616
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
The Court has jurisdiction over: Estates; Guardianships of Incapacitated Adults; Temp.Guardianships of Minors; Involuntary Treatments for Drug & Alcohol Abuse; Involuntary Commitments; Vital Records; Passports; Issuance of Hand Gun Permits.

Henry County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Henry 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.

Henry County
County Superior Court Clerk
#1 Courthouse Sq
McDonough, GA 30253 http://www.co.henry.ga.us/Departments
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 770-288-8022
Fax: 770-898-7573
Recorded Documents

Henry County Vital Certificates

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Henry County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 322.71 sq mi
Population (2009): 195,370
  • Females: 51.1%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Black/African American: 34%
  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 56.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 76,032
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 84.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 19.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.87
Housing Units (2000): 43,166
Homeownership Rate (2000): 85.2%
Migration Flow to Henry County, GA from (2007-2008):

Henry County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,330,486
  • Construction: $199,437
  • Retail Trade: $244,299
  • Professional and Technical Services: $92,363
  • Healthcare: $233,285
  • Banking: $121,708
  • Retail Trade: $244,299
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $87,311
  • Manufacturing: $201,524
  • Farms: $-10
  • Government: $545,080
Employed (2000): 60,999
Unemployed (2000): 1,715
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,637
Local Government Employment (2007): 7,989
Local Government Revenue (2007): $370,500 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $647,063 (thou. dol.)

Henry County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,877
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.6
Deaths (2007): 1,070
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 31
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8

Henry County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 541
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 24
  • Robbery: 167
  • Aggravated Assault: 346
Property Crimes (2008): 5,667
  • Burglary: 1,302
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,818
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 547

Henry County Genealogy Records