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Alabama County
Greene County County Government Offices
County SeatEutaw
Population7,730
Founded1819
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Notes: West Alabama rural county; tornado corridor; Black Warrior/Tombigbee watershed; one of Alabama’s smallest population and most economically distressed counties; casino (Greene County Greyhound Park) unique feature
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Greene County Highway Department
Phone: (205) 372-3349
Public Transit: Very limited; demand-response only; extremely rural county
Road Conditions: ALDOT – algotraffic.com
Notes: US-43 is main corridor; extremely rural; personal vehicle essential; Tuscaloosa is nearest significant urban center
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Greene County Commission
Address: 400 Morrow Ave, Eutaw, AL 35462
Phone: (205) 372-3349
Services: Basic building permits for unincorporated areas
Notes: Very limited development activity; one of Alabama’s smallest and poorest counties
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Greene County Veterans Service Office
Address: 400 Morrow Ave, Eutaw, AL 35462
Phone: (205) 372-3349
VA Medical: Tuscaloosa VA – (205) 554-2000; Birmingham VA – (205) 933-8101
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: Tuscaloosa VA is nearest major facility; rural transportation to VA is a significant barrier
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Greene County Public Library
Address: 316 Prairie Ave, Eutaw, AL 35462
Phone: (205) 372-3677
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, Alabama Digital Library
Notes: Small rural library; critical internet access point for economically distressed county; important community resource
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Lake Lurleen State Park (adjacent Tuscaloosa County); Black Warrior River access; hunting on private timberlands; Greene County Greyhound Park (bingo/gaming facility – significant local economic generator)
Notes: Very limited developed recreation; Black Warrior River provides fishing and water recreation; Greene County Greyhound Park is a unique economic asset that funds some county services
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Very limited; Alabama state GIS – alabamamaps.ua.edu
Notes: One of Alabama’s smallest counties by population; minimal GIS infrastructure; state resources primary access
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Greene County Animal Control
Phone: (205) 372-3349 (County Commission)
Services: Very basic animal control
Notes: Extremely limited resources; one of Alabama’s least resourced counties
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Greene County Solid Waste – (205) 372-3349
Recycling: Minimal or none
Environmental: Black Warrior River watershed; Tombigbee watershed; ADEM – adem.alabama.gov
Notes: Timber industry land use dominant; water quality in Black Warrior tributaries important; limited waste infrastructure reflects county’s severe economic constraints
About Greene County County
Greene County is Alabama’s Black Belt antebellum courthouse and civil rights history county – Eutaw’s preserved antebellum square and the county’s role in the complex arc from plantation slavery through Reconstruction through the civil rights movement define a community where Eutaw serves one of Alabama’s most historically layered Black Belt communities.
Eutaw (the county seat, population ~2,500) is Greene County’s governmental hub on US 43, an Alabama Black Belt community whose antebellum courthouse, Reconstruction heritage, Sipsey River access, and civil rights history anchor its identity.
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Courts & Legal
Greene County Probate Court at 400 Morrow Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462, phone 205-372-3340, handles probate.
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Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
400 Morrow Ave., Eutaw, AL 35462
(205) 372-3598
CIRCUIT CLERK (Court Records)
400 Morrow Ave., Eutaw, AL 35462
(205) 372-3349
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Greene County Probate Court (marriage licenses, will and estate files, land deeds – see Probate section above)
Local societies
Greene County Historical Society, P.O. Box 746, Eutaw, AL 35462
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Greene County Probate Office 400 Morrow Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462 Mailing address: P.O. Box 790, Eutaw, AL 35462 (205) 372-3340 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (call ahead to confirm, especially around lunch)
Step 1: figure out which path applies
This is the fork in the road that determines everything else – how long it takes, what it costs, and whether you need an attorney.
Small/Summary Distribution – for estates made up of personal property only (no real estate) worth up to roughly $47,000 (the threshold is CPI-adjusted annually; it rose from about $36,000 to ~$47,000 under the Revised Alabama Small Estates Act, effective October 1, 2025). No personal representative is appointed, and there’s no months-long court oversight – just a single verified petition.
Formal Probate – required if the estate includes real property, exceeds the small-estate threshold, or there’s a dispute among heirs. This appoints a personal representative (an executor if there’s a will, an administrator if there isn’t) with legal authority to act for the estate.
If the estate qualifies for summary distribution
Wait at least 30 days after the death before filing – filings submitted earlier will be rejected.
The surviving spouse (if there is one) is the only person who can file; if there’s no surviving spouse, any rightful heir can.
File a verified petition with the Greene County Probate Court listing the decedent’s assets, debts, and heirs, plus the will if one exists.
Notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; no distribution can happen until 30 days after publication.
The petitioner must separately notify the Alabama Medicaid Agency by certified mail (Medicaid has 30 days to respond with any claim against the estate – this step is required in every case, not just where Medicaid was involved).
Once both 30-day windows close and the judge approves, the court issues an order you can present to banks or other institutions to claim and distribute the property.
Simple, uncontested cases can wrap up in weeks to a few months. Anything with disputed debts or unclear heirs takes longer.
If formal probate is required
Gather what you’ll need before your first visit: the original will (if any), several certified copies of the death certificate, a list of assets and debts, and names/addresses of all heirs and beneficiaries.
File a Petition for Letters Testamentary (with a will) or Petition for Letters of Administration (without one). Filing fee is a flat $45, plus $3/page for wills over 5 pages, and covers three certified copies of the letters.
Creditor notice must be published once a week for three successive weeks in a Greene County newspaper of general circulation.
If uncontested with waivers filed, a hearing may not be required; otherwise the judge holds one and, if approved, issues the Letters.
The personal representative then has 2 months to file a full inventory of estate assets, and creditors have 6 months from the grant of letters (or 5 months from first publication, whichever is later) to submit claims.
After debts and taxes are settled, the representative files a final accounting; once approved, assets are distributed and the estate is formally closed.
Alabama requires an estate to stay open a minimum of 6 months, whether or not there’s a will.
A will must be filed for probate within 5 years of the date of death, or it loses effect.
What it costs
Court filing: $45 flat (plus the per-page will fee noted above).
Personal representative compensation: capped by law at 2.5% of the estate’s value received plus 2.5% of disbursements (extra allowed for genuinely extraordinary work).
Attorney fees: not fixed by statute – negotiated between the family and the attorney. Alabama doesn’t require an attorney for probate, but most formal (non-small-estate) cases benefit from one, especially if there’s a dispute or the estate includes real property.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
PROBATE JUDGE (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Estates)
400 Morrow Ave., Eutaw, AL 35462
(205) 372-3598
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
109 Main St., Eutaw, AL 35462
(205) 372-3521
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
BOARD OF REGISTRARS (Voter Registration)
400 Morrow Ave., Eutaw, AL 35462
(205) 372-3349
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
1000 Eutaw Bypass, Eutaw, AL 35462
(205) 372-3674
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM
Health Dept
Greene County Health Dept
DHR / SNAP / Medicaid
dhr.alabama.gov 211
WIC
Up to 185% FPL — call Health Dept
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Greene County Health Department
Address: 301 Maintenance Rd, Eutaw, AL 35462
Phone: (205) 372-3643
Website: alabamapublichealth.gov/greene
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Notes: One of Alabama’s most health-disadvantaged counties; limited local healthcare infrastructure; health department is critical safety net
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County Facts
County Seat: Eutaw
Population: 7,730
Area: 647 sq mi
Established: 1819
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