Do you need to talk with a Dougherty County Car Accident Lawyer? A car accident lawyer at The Sessions Law Firm can help you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will help you understand the process that your case will follow and we work to help you receive the compensation that you deserve.
Cites within the County
Dougherty County is a county located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. Dougherty County is included in the Albany, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Historically dominated by cotton plantation agriculture in the nineteenth century, it was part of what has been called the Black Belt of the South. Its population continues to be majority African American. The nearest Counties are:
- Lee County – north
- Worth County – east
- Mitchell County – south
- Baker County – southwest
- Calhoun County – west
- Terrell County – northwest
County Seat:
The county seat and sole incorporated city is Albany.
Busiest Road in the Dougherty County:
The busiest roads in this county are:
- State Route 91
- State Route 133
- State Route 234
- State Route 300
- State Route 520
Among other roads that pass through busy streets and towns.
Dougherty County Car Accident Data (2015-2018)
Below are the number of automobile accidents that occurred in Dougherty County from 2015 to 2018:
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 3512 | 3746 | 3681 | – |
Below are the number of automobile fatalities that occurred in Dougherty County from 2015 to 2018:
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 13 | 20 | 13 | 10 |
Below are the number of pedestrian fatalities that occurred in Dougherty County from 2015 to 2018:
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Below are the number of bicycle fatalities that occurred in Dougherty County from 2015 to 2018:
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Below are the number of DUI-related fatalities that occurred in Dougherty County from 2015 to 2018:
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Information about the Dougherty County Judiciary
The Dougherty County Superior Court is located at:
222 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
The primary telephone number for information related to the Dougherty County Superior Court is (229) 431-2186.
The Clerk of the Superior Court is located at:
225 Pine Ave.
Ste. 126, Albany
GA 3170
The primary telephone number for information related to the Dougherty County Superior Court Clerk is 229-431-2198.
Dougherty County Superior Court Judges
The Dougherty County Superior Court Judges are:
- Willie E. Lockette, Chief Judge
- Denise Marshall, Judge
- Victoria S. Darrisaw, Judge
Dougherty County State Court
The Dougherty County State Court is located at:
225 Pine Ave # 311,
Albany, GA 31701
The primary telephone number for information related to the Dougherty County State Court is 229-431-2198.
Major Hospitals:
Major hospitals in the county are:
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, located at 417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, GA 31701
- AAPHC South Albany Medical Center, located at 1300 Newton Rd, Albany, GA 31701
- East Albany Medical Center, located at 1712-A E Broad Ave, Albany, GA 31705
Towing Services:
Towing service in the county are provided by:
- Towing and Wrecker Service Pros, located at 109 S Monroe St, Albany, GA 31701
- Paint Pro Towing, located at 2804 Wilmar Ln, Albany, GA 31707
- Junior’s Wrecker Service, located at 2001 Krug St, Albany, GA 31705
These towing service provider provide 24 hour a day service.