Dougherty County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 1827
Albany, GA 31702 http://www.dougherty.ga.us/content/18
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 229-431-2198
F: 229-878-3165
Couriers: 225 Pine Ave, #126
Albany, GA 31702
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil over $15,000, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
State Court
PO Box 1827
Albany, GA 31702 http://dougherty.ga.us/content/1800/2
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 229-431-2198
F: 229-878-3155
Couriers: 225 Pine Ave, #126
Albany, GA 31702
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
This Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors (crimes punishable by 12 months incarceration or less) and civil cases (unlimited in dollar amount) concurrently with the Superior Court except divorce, titles to land, and equity.
Magistrate Court
PO Box 1827
Albany, GA 31702 http://www.dougherty.ga.us/content/18
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 229-431-3216
F: 229-446-2752
Couriers: 225 Pine Ave, Rm 310C
Albany, GA 31701
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
PO Box 1827
Albany, GA 31702 http://www.dougherty.ga.us/content/18
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 229-431-2102
F: 229-434-2694
Couriers: 225 Pine Ave, #123
Albany, GA 31701
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Dougherty County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Dougherty County Office of the Superior Court Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Dougherty County
Superior Court Clerk
225 Pine Ave, Rm 126
Albany, GA 31702 http://www.dougherty.ga.us/content/18
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 229-431-2198
Fax: 229-878-3165
Recorded Documents

Dougherty County Vital Certificates

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Dougherty County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 329.6 sq mi
Population (2009): 95,859
  • Females: 53.6%
  • White: 32.4%
  • Black/African American: 65.3%
  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 31.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -208
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 25.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 73.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.58
Housing Units (2000): 39,656
Homeownership Rate (2000): 53.5%
Migration Flow to Dougherty County, GA from (2007-2008):

Dougherty County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,615,263
  • Construction: $108,081
  • Retail Trade: $184,824
  • Professional and Technical Services: $144,222
  • Healthcare: $369,642
  • Banking: $72,372
  • Retail Trade: $184,824
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $61,118
  • Manufacturing: $429,676
  • Farms: $5,490
  • Government: $666,989
Employed (2000): 37,392
Unemployed (2000): 4,222
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,381
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,059
Local Government Revenue (2007): $368,225 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $226,780 (thou. dol.)

Dougherty County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,682
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.6
Deaths (2007): 902
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 20
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9

Dougherty County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 937
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 10
  • Forcible rape: 36
  • Robbery: 233
  • Aggravated Assault: 658
Property Crimes (2008): 5,715
  • Burglary: 1,688
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,610
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 417

Dougherty County Genealogy Records