Cook County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
212 N Hutchinson Ave
Adel, GA 31620 https://www.gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-r
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 229-896-7717
F: 229-896-7589
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, 1st offenders, mental health or expunged records released
Magistrate Court
1000 County Farm Rd
Adel, GA 31620 https://cookcountyga.us/departments-a
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-896-3151
F: 229-896-5186
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
212 N Hutchinson Ave
Adel, GA 31620 https://cookcountyprobatecourt.com/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 229-896-3941
F: 229-896-6083
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses
This court also holds vital records.

Cook County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Cook 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.

Cook County
County Superior Court Clerk
212 N Hutchinson Ave
Adel, GA 31620-2497 https://cookcountyga.us/departments-a
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 229-896-7717
Fax: 229-896-7589
Recorded Documents

Cook 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.

Get a vital certificate.

Cook County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 229.02 sq mi
Population (2009): 16,603
  • Females: 51.6%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Black/African American: 27.7%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 65.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 832
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 64.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.64
Housing Units (2000): 6,558
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.9%
Migration Flow to Cook County, GA from (2007-2008):

Cook County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $177,179
  • Construction: $10,253
  • Retail Trade: $12,627
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,880
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,519
  • Retail Trade: $12,627
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $40,167
  • Farms: $12,419
  • Government: $36,874
Employed (2000): 6,727
Unemployed (2000): 380
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,586
Local Government Employment (2007): 924
Local Government Revenue (2007): $41,772 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $20,394 (thou. dol.)

Cook County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 294
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.9
Deaths (2007): 185
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.8

Cook County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 64
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 9
  • Aggravated Assault: 50
Property Crimes (2008): 416
  • Burglary: 115
  • Larceny-Theft: 273
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Cook County Genealogy Records