Wilkes County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
23 Court St, Rm 205
Washington, GA 30673 https://www.gsccca.org/
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 706-678-2423
F: 706-678-2115
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
Magistrate Court
23 E Court St, Rm 427
Washington, GA 30673
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-678-1881
F: 706-678-1865
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions up to $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
23 Court St, Rm 422
Washington, GA 30673
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 706-678-2523
F: 706-678-4854
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
Records available include Wills from 1777, Marriage from 1806, and Birth & Death from 1927. Note Birth records are not public.

Wilkes County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Wilkes 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.

Wilkes County
County Superior Court Clerk
23 Court St, Rm 205
Washington, GA 30673 http://www.cscj.org/courts/wilkes
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 706-678-2423
Fax: 706-678-2115
Recorded Documents

Wilkes County Vital Certificates

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Wilkes County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 471.37 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,268
  • Females: 52.1%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Black/African American: 40.9%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 54.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -419
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 65%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 5,022
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.5%
Migration Flow to Wilkes County, GA from (2007-2008):

Wilkes County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $132,362
  • Construction: $6,623
  • Retail Trade: $8,860
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,551
  • Healthcare: $8,091
  • Banking: $5,857
  • Retail Trade: $8,860
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $22,428
  • Farms: $4,525
  • Government: $36,126
Employed (2000): 4,547
Unemployed (2000): 207
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,415
Local Government Employment (2007): 743
Local Government Revenue (2007): $35,864 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $7,604 (thou. dol.)

Wilkes County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 123
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 128
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Wilkes County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 45
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 43
Property Crimes (2008): 108
  • Burglary: 31
  • Larceny-Theft: 74
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 3

Wilkes County Genealogy Records