Whitfield County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 868
Dalton, GA 30722 http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/sc/s
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-275-7450
F: 706-275-7456
Couriers: 205 N Selvidge St, Ste N
Dalton, GA 30722
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 386
Dalton, GA 30722-0386 http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/mc/m
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-278-5052
F: 706-278-8810
Couriers: 205 N Selvidge St, Ste E
Dalton, GA 30722
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Misdemeanor, Ordinance
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
205 N Selvidge St, Ste G
Dalton, GA 30720 http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/pc/p
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-275-7400
F: 706-281-1735
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
Court also handles marriage license, traffic, estates and firearm permits. Always call office before coming in to assure accuracy of info. Access these records by subscription at probate court webpage listed above.

Whitfield County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Whitfield 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.

Whitfield County
County Superior Court Clerk
205 N Selvidge St
Dalton, GA 30720 http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/coc/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 706-275-7450
Fax: 706-275-7456
Recorded Documents

Whitfield 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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Whitfield County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 289.99 sq mi
Population (2009): 93,698
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 93.4%
  • Black/African American: 3.4%
  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 31.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 63.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 10,143
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 16.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 22.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 63%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.82
Housing Units (2000): 30,722
Homeownership Rate (2000): 67.6%
Migration Flow to Whitfield County, GA from (2007-2008):

Whitfield County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $3,182,189
  • Construction: $68,676
  • Retail Trade: $217,925
  • Professional and Technical Services: $317,183
  • Healthcare: $218,282
  • Banking: $45,807
  • Retail Trade: $217,925
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $53,878
  • Manufacturing: $1,334,601
  • Farms: $17,489
  • Government: $280,178
Employed (2000): 39,593
Unemployed (2000): 1,476
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,323
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,434
Local Government Revenue (2007): $337,210 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $394,060 (thou. dol.)

Whitfield County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,900
  • Per 1,000 population: 20.5
Deaths (2007): 784
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 9
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.7

Whitfield County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 382
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 21
  • Robbery: 46
  • Aggravated Assault: 314
Property Crimes (2008): 3,024
  • Burglary: 637
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,252
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 135

Whitfield County Genealogy Records