Georgetown County SC

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Georgetown County Overview

A county in South Carolina, Georgetown County was established in 1769 and named for George III of the United Kingdom. The county seat, is also the largest community of Georgetown. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,158. Georgetown County is a diverse county with four distinct areas: (1) The Atlantic coastline, also called Waccamaw Neck, including the communities of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield, Pawleys Island and DeBordieu, is part of “The Grand Strand” (beach), which includes Myrtle Beach to the north. The Georgetown County part of the Grand Strand used to be rural but is exploding with development today. Condos line the shoreline at Litchfield, and many of the old cottages at Pawleys are being demolished for larger houses. DeBordieu is a gated community. (2) The riverfronts have had little recent development. Such properties were once used for rice plantations, using a rice variety brought from Africa. Today they are primarily wild areas, accessible only by boat. In some areas, the earthworks, such as dikes and water gates used for rice culture, still exist, as well as a few of the plantation houses. Litchfield Plantation has been redeveloped as a country inn; other properties have been developed as planned residential communities. Great blue herons, alligators, and an occasional bald eagle can be seen along the waterways. Fishing is a popular activity. (3) Georgetown is a small historic city founded in colonial times. It is a popular tourist area and a port for shrimp boats. Yachting “snowbirds” are often seen at the docks in spring and fall; these people follow the seasons along the Intracoastal waterway. (4) The inland rural areas are thinly populated. Some upland areas are good for agriculture or forestry. Several Carolina bays are thought to be craters from a meteor shower. These areas are rich in biodiversity. Carvers Bay, the largest, was extensively damaged by use as a practice bombing range by US military forces during World War II. Draining of the bay has further damaged its environment. With 221 square miles of water, the county is home to the Great PeeDee River, the Waccamaw River, Black River and the Sampit River. Each of the rivers eventually empty into the Winyah Bay. The Santee River lies at the southern end of the county and flows directly into the Atlanta Ocean. The county also has 814 square miles of land area and is adjacent to: Williamsburg to the west, Horry to the north, Berkeley and Charleston to the southwest. A portion of the nationally protected Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge lies within the county lines. A total of five zip codes are used by the county, the most populous of which is 29440.

Georgetown County Clerk Information

Alma White, Clerk of Court
401 Cleland Street, 1st Fl. Room 115
PO Box 479
(Parking very limited)
(843) 545-3215

Georgetown County Clerk of Court

Georgetown County Records

Susan Edwards, Assessor
129 Screven Street
Georgetown, S.C. 29440
(843) 545-3017

Assessments and values, tax exempt property, tax credits and exemptions:

Georgetown County Assessor

Wanda Prevatte, Registrar of Deeds
Room 145, 129 Screven Street
Georgetown, S.C. 29440
(843) 545-3088

Land records, deeds, fee schedules, plats and surveys, maps, passports, tax liens, easements and condemnations:

Georgetown County Registrar of Deeds

Allison Sippel Peteet, Delinquent Tax Collector, Tax Collector and Treasurer
County Courthouse
129 Screven Street
Georgetown, S.C. 29440
(843) 545-3098

Past due tax information:

Georgetown County Tax Info

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Georgetown County e-Tax Payments

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Georgetown County Motor Vehicle Info

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Georgetown County Treasurer

Georgetown Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office

Address: 129 Screven St, Georgetown, SC 29442, United States
Phone: 843-545-3088