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The Honorable David Hobby
Probate Judge 
 

111 S Sheridan St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5137 P
(229) 426-5486 F

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm

Contact Me

The Probate Court provides the following services for Ben Hill County Residents:

  • Probate of Wills and Related Matters
  • Appointment of Administrators and Related Matters
  • Appointment of Guardianships and Conservatorships for Incapacitated Adults
  • Appointment of Temporary Guardians for Minors
  • Issue Marriage Licenses and Perform Marriage  Ceremonies
  • Issue Firearm Licenses
  • Issue Certified Copies of Death Certificates
  • Issue Certified Copies of Birth Certificates
  • Issue Certified Copies of Marriage Certificates
  • Handle Traffic Citations by the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol
  • Handle Citations by the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Public Safety
  • Hold Court for Traffic and DNR Citations  

 

 
Probate Staff

Melinda M. Stembridge
Chief Clerk

Juanita Carroll
Clerk