Evans County, created from portions of Bulloch and Tattnall counties, was established by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on August 11, 1914. The historic Evans County Courthouse was constructed during 1922-23, at a cost of $60,000. Designed by architect J.J. Baldwin, the construction project was handled by West Point Iron Works.
Evans County is governed by six elected commissioners. The City of Claxton, the county seat, is governed by an elected mayor and seven council members. The City of Daisy is governed by an elected mayor and five council members. The City of Bellville is governed by an elected mayor and three council members. The City of Hagan is governed by an elected mayor and five council members.
Evans County Board of Commissioners
3 Freeman Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-1141
www.evanscounty.org
The Evans County Board of Commissioners meet on the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm, at the Courthouse Annex.
City of Claxton
"Fruitcake Capital of the World”
PO Box 829
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-1712
www.cityofclaxton.net
Claxton City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:00 pm, at Claxton City Hall.
City of Bellville
PO Box 121
Bellville, Georgia 30414
(912) 739-3110
Bellville City Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm, at Bellville City Hall.
City of Daisy
PO Box 210
Daisy, Georgia 30423
(912) 739-2125
Daisy City Council meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, at Daisy City Hall.
City of Hagan
PO Box 356
Hagan, GA 30429
(912) 739-3801
Hagan City Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm, at Hagan City Hall.