Newton County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
1132 Usher St, 3rd Fl, Rm 338
County Judicial Center
Covington, GA 30014 https://www.alcovycircuit.com/courts.
Hours: 8AM-4:45PM EST
P: 770-784-2035
F: 770-788-3717
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil over $15,000, Domestic Relations, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption, sexual, mental health or expunged records released
There is a separate Juvenile Court at this locations. The number is 770-784-2060.
Magistrate Court
1132 Usher St, Rm 149
Covington, GA 30014 https://www.alcovycircuit.com/courts/
Hours: 8AM-4:45PM EST
P: 770-784-2050
F: 770-784-2145
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. To file for payments go to https://home.ncourt.com/.
Probate Court
1132 Usher St, Rm 148
Covington, GA 30014 https://www.alcovycircuit.com/courts/
Hours: 8AM-4:45PM EST
P: 770-784-2045
F: 770-784-2145
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Newton County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Newton 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.

Newton County
County Superior Court Clerk
1132 Usher St, Rm 338
Judicial Center
Covington, GA 30014 http://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 770-784-2035
Fax: 770-788-3717
Recorded Documents

Newton 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.

Newton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 276.43 sq mi
Population (2009): 99,944
  • Females: 51.5%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Black/African American: 36.9%
  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 56.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 37,943
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 74.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.77
Housing Units (2000): 23,033
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.7%
Migration Flow to Newton County, GA from (2007-2008):

Newton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,047,813
  • Construction: $95,699
  • Retail Trade: $75,203
  • Professional and Technical Services: $19,604
  • Healthcare: $88,980
  • Banking: $32,811
  • Retail Trade: $75,203
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $29,135
  • Manufacturing: $298,459
  • Farms: $67
  • Government: $212,112
Employed (2000): 29,136
Unemployed (2000): 1,599
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,576
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,029
Local Government Revenue (2007): $219,624 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $138,934 (thou. dol.)

Newton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,657
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.3
Deaths (2007): 629
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 7
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.2

Newton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 409
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 10
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 64
  • Aggravated Assault: 321
Property Crimes (2008): 2,961
  • Burglary: 1,053
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,627
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 281

Newton County Genealogy Records