Decatur County Court Cases

Decatur County, Georgia was established in 1823, originating from Early County. The county was named after Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779 – 1820), a naval hero of the actions against the Barbary Pirates in the early 19th century. Decatur County has a total area of 597 square miles, with a total population of 27509 residents (and a population density of 46.08 residents per square mile).