Terrell County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 189
Dawson, GA 39842 https://www.gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-r
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 229-995-2631
F: 229-995-6453
Couriers: 235 E Lee St
Dawson, GA 39842
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
PO Box 793
Dawson, GA 39842
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-995-3757
F: 229-995-4496
Couriers: 321 S Main St
Dawson, GA 39842
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Misdemeanors, Ordinance
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
PO Box 67
Dawson, GA 39842 http://georgiaprobatecourt.com/t-z/te
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-995-5515
F: 229-995-5574
Couriers: 499 Roundtree Dr SW
Dawson, GA 39842
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Terrell County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Terrell 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.

Terrell County
County Superior Court Clerk
235 E Lee St
Dawson, GA 39842 http://www.gaclerks.org/Association/C
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 229-995-2631
Fax: 229-995-6453
Recorded Documents

Terrell County Vital Certificates

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Terrell County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 335.37 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,320
  • Females: 51.7%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Black/African American: 60.6%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 36.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -650
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 28.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 64.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.69
Housing Units (2000): 4,460
Homeownership Rate (2000): 66.3%
Migration Flow to Terrell County, GA from (2007-2008):

Terrell County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $104,518
  • Construction: $2,479
  • Retail Trade: $7,204
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,063
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,173
  • Retail Trade: $7,204
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $18,924
  • Farms: $6,595
  • Government: $29,771
Employed (2000): 4,183
Unemployed (2000): 388
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,735
Local Government Employment (2007): 513
Local Government Revenue (2007): $24,691 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $2,522 (thou. dol.)

Terrell County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 148
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.4
Deaths (2007): 125
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.5

Terrell County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 39
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 37
Property Crimes (2008): 259
  • Burglary: 178
  • Larceny-Theft: 70
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 11

Terrell County Genealogy Records