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The modern courthouse you see in Colquitt today is the county's fourth, the first three having been destroyed by fires in 1873, 1904, and 1974.

Designed by Tomlin Associates of Atlanta using traditional design elements in a contemporary way, it stands among venerable shade trees in the center of the town square.

It's predecessor, a two-story, yellow brick Neoclassical building designed by Alexander Blair, was a much-loved old structure that towered above the business around it. In her History of Miller County, Nellie Cook Davis remembers its courtroom:

"Though the courthouse itself was an office building for county officials and a place for holding court, the upstairs assembly room was often used for many things besides trials - a sort of community hall. There was, for instance, one of the last Old Soldiers' Reunions ever held in South Georgia. There were county-wide school competition meets. Children...congregating on the square and marching up to the courtroom for contests in spelling, recitations, and singing. There were Chatauquas, Fourth of July celebrations....and at least one attempt....to organize Community Singing on Sunday afternoons."

The building burned in 1974, possibly as a result of faulty wiring.
 

City of Colquitt: 

Miller County: 

Mission:
To provide excellent service and commitment to the people of our community.

History
In 1856 Miller County was created from parts of Early and Baker County. It was named in honor of Judge Andrew J. Miller, best known for awarding property rights to married women. The county seat is Colquitt, named in honor of U.S. Senator Walter Colquitt.
Who We Are
The Miller County Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body of the county of Miller. The ultimate purpose of the Board of Commissioners is to serve the citizens of the county and to make and implement decisions that will benefit the county as a whole. The board is responsible for all revenues generated in the county such as property taxes and permits. The board is responsible for all roads that run throughout the county. The board is also responsible for the safety of the citizens. The board also assists in the funding of other local agencies throughout the region.