Pickens County Court Cases

Pickens County, Georgia was established in 1853, the county name originated from Cherokee and Gilmer counties. The county was named after General Andrew Pickens (1739 – 1817), a hero of the Revolutionary War; U.S. Congressman. Pickens County has a total area of 232 square miles, with a total population of 29268 residents (and a population density of 126.16 residents per square mile).