Clerk of the Court

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Samantha Bennett

Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected by the voters for four-year terms. The Clerk of Superior Court is established in the Constitution of the State of Georgia. The Clerk's duties are statutory in nature & are found in the Official Code of Georgia in literally hundreds of statutes created by the state legislature. The Clerk & Deputy Clerks are custodians over the land & property records of the county as well as the civil & criminal files & records in the courts served.

General duties & responsibilities include: Deed & Property Recording Transfer; Transfer Tax & Intangible Tax Collection; Plat/Survey Recording; Military Discharge Recording; Trade Name Registration; UCC Recording; Lien Recording; Notary Public Certificates; Civil & Domestic Court Filing & Processing; Garnishment Filing & Management; Adoption Filing & Processing; Criminal Court Filing & Processing; Accountability Court Filing & Processing; Court Registry Management; Fine & Fee Collection & Disbursement; Child Support Receiver; Board of Equalization; Jury Management; Acceptance Agent for Passport Applications.

Limitations on the Clerk's Office Under Georgia Code: The Superior Court Clerk's Office desires to help all parties that ask for assistance and will attempt to do so to the best of their ability. However, under O.C.G.A. §15-19-51, no legal advice may be given by any member of this office. At no time should statements made by office staff be considered any form of legal advice. Please seek a licensed attorney for legal assistance.

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Kelly Murray

Chief Deputy Clerk

State Court Criminal Clerk.

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Lisa Green

Deputy Clerk

Superior Court Criminal Clerk.

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Brooke Colley

Deputy Clerk

Superior Court Civil Clerk.

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Carmon Rouse

Real Estate Clerk

Real Estate Clerk.

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Quick Contacts

  • Physical Address:
    800 Church Street
    Waycross, GA 31501
  • ‍Mailing Address:
    ATTN: Clerk of the Court
    P.O. Box 776
    Waycross, GA 31502
  • ‍Phone: (912) 287-4340
  • ‍Fax: (912) 287-2498
  • ‍Hours of Operation:
    Monday—Friday
    9am—5pm

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Magistrate Court

The Magistrate Court of Ware County supports the County's mission by providing for its citizens fairness and efficiency by adjudicating all cases in a courteous and impartial forum utilizing the uniform and coherent applications of the United States Constitution, Laws of the State of Georgia and the ordinances set forth by Ware County. The mission of the Magistrate Court is to deliver justice to the citizens of Ware County by ruling on disputed claims or approving mutual settlements in civil cases as well as serving as the court of entry into the criminal justice system.

Nathan Grantham

Chief Magistrate Judge

Elected for a 4-year term, the Chief Magistrate is the department head and oversees the office and all employees. They also appoint other Magistrates both full and part-time.

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Charles D. Brown

Magistrate Judge

The Magistrate Judge follows the leadership of the Chief Magistrate and is appointed to a 4-year term that runs together with the Chief Magistrate Judge's term.

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Tammy L. Douglas

Chief Clerk / Magistrate Judge (Part-Time)

The Chief Clerk is the office manager and handles all general office duties. Part-Time Magistrate Judges are on call after office hours from Monday until Sunday every other week and hold Bonds Hearings the Saturday that they are on call.

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Chester Chancey

Magistrate Judge (Part-Time)

Part-Time Magistrate Judges are on call after office hours from Monday until Sunday every other week and hold Bonds Hearings the Saturday that they are on call.

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Quick Contacts

  • Physical Address:
    310 Albany Avenue
    Waycross, GA 31501
  • ‍Mailing Address:
    ATTN: Magistrate Court
    P.O. Box 17
    Waycross, GA 31502
  • ‍Phone: (912) 287-4373
  • ‍Fax: (912) 287-4377
  • ‍Hours of Operation:
    Monday—Friday
    9am—5pm

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Probate Court

The Probate Court of Ware County is here to serve citizens with the highest quality of service in a courteous and professional manner. You are very important to us and we strive to be as helpful to you as possible; however, State law prohibits us from practicing law, therefore we cannot render or furnish legal counsel.

Janet D. Thrift

Probate Judge

Elected for a 4-year term. Judge of Probate Court.

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Tonya Carter

Chief Clerk

Chief Clerk of Probate Court.

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Ruby Bledsoe

Clerk

Clerk of Probate Court.

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  • Physical Address:
    800 Church Street, Suite 123
    Waycross, GA 31501
  • ‍Mailing Address:
    ATTN: Probate Court
    800 Church Street, Suite 123
    Waycross, GA 31502
  • ‍Phone: (912) 287-4315
  • ‍Fax: (912) 287-4317
  • ‍Hours of Operation:
    Monday—Friday
    8am—5pm

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