Overview

This collection contains original grand jury records from Carroll County, Georgia, dating from 1890 to 1948. The grand jury heard cases for the crimes of abandonment, adultery, murder, bigamy, and wife-beating, and the true bills cover two time periods (1891-1918 and 1937-1948).

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Photographs, clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, muster rolls, photographs, a scrapbook, and miscellaneous materials collected or created by by Jack Dorsey from his work as mayor of Mt. Zion and volunteer historian.This collection largely consists of clippings, photographs, and records of Mt. Zion Seminary, Carroll County schools, public service agencies, government proceedings, and other community affairs. The material primarily dates to the 20th and 21st century, with some...