Clerk of Superior Court
19 East Oak Street, Suite C, McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-6525
Deeds, land indexes, and court records. Ask about historical holdings and access.
Genealogy Resources
Research Addresses
Helpful addresses and contact information for Telfair County, Georgia researchers looking for local records, family history, town information, probate records, and courthouse resources.
Telfair County Genealogy Research Address Book
This address book is provided as a starting place for researchers seeking information connected to Telfair County, Georgia families, communities, local government records, and historical resources.
Research note: Addresses, phone numbers, and office responsibilities may change over time. Please confirm current hours,
fees, and record availability before mailing a request or visiting in person.
Local Research Addresses
Telfair County Probate Court
19 East Oak Street, Suite A, McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-6038
Probate, estate, and marriage research. Contact the court to confirm record dates.
Telfair County Public Library
101 West College Street, McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-2978
Ask about local-history materials and genealogy assistance.
Ocmulgee Regional Library System
531 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-4711
Regional library catalog, genealogy services, and interlibrary loan.
City of McRae-Helena
25 South First Avenue, McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-6051
McRae and Helena consolidated in 2015. Ask about access to former city records.
City of Jacksonville
P.O. Box 7, Jacksonville, GA 31544
229-833-6901
Municipal records and referrals for the former county seat.
City of Lumber City
33 Main Street; mailing: P.O. Box 489, Lumber City, GA 31549
912-363-4942
Municipal records and local referrals.
Telfair County Board of Commissioners
91 Telfair Avenue, Suite A, McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-5688
County government records and office referrals.
Sources checked October 3, 2026: clerk of court, library system, city government, and the Chamber’s county/municipal directory, linked in each entry. Confirm hours, mailing instructions, copy fees, and holdings before visiting. The former separate Helena and McRae entries have been replaced by McRae-Helena. For Scotland or Milan municipal records, use the county and municipal directory.
Historical and Statewide Research
Telfair County Historical Society: For a current society contact, ask the county coordinator at rachaelminceytelfair@gmail.com. A direct society postal address and telephone have not been verified for this directory.
- Georgia Archives
- Georgia Historic Newspapers
- Digital Library of Georgia
- Georgia vital records — check available years and request requirements with the agency.
Before You Write or Visit
When contacting an office for genealogical or historical research, it helps to make your request as clear and specific as possible.
Include full names.
Use full names, maiden names, nicknames, and alternate spellings when known.
Provide dates.
Include approximate birth, marriage, death, land, court, or probate dates when available.
Give a location.
Mention the town, district, cemetery, church, or community connected to the person or family.
Ask about fees first.
Some offices may charge for copies, searches, postage, or certified records.
Related Telfair County Resources
Continue your research with local history, cemeteries, photographs, marriage records, and education pages connected to Telfair County.