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Arkansas County
Grant County, Arkansas
Sheridan's Little Rock suburb growth and the Saline River corridor - from Sheridan's rapid growth as a Little Rock southern suburb (Grant County's proximity to the Little Rock metro - just 35 miles south on US-167 - has driven significant residential development as families seek affordable housing with rural character within commuting distance of Arkansas's capital city) to the Saline River's scenic central Arkansas corridor and the county's timber and poultry industries.
County SeatSheridan
Population17,958
Founded1869
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Office: Grant County Office of Emergency Management
Address: 101 W Center St, Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone: (870) 942-3125
Alert System: AR Alert; CodeRed; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Contact county OEM; Sheridan community facilities
FEMA Region: Region 6
Notes: South-central Arkansas; Sheridan is county seat; Saline River drainage; tornado corridor; growing as Little Rock/Pine Bluff suburban area; timber and agricultural county transitioning to exurban; limited emergency management resources
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Grant County Road Department – (870) 942-3125
Public Transit: Very limited; auto-dependent; 30 miles south of Little Rock via US-167
Road Conditions: ARDOT – idrivearkansas.com
Notes: US-167 connects Sheridan to Little Rock (30 miles north) and Pine Bluff; growing bedroom community for both cities; limited local transit
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Grant County – (870) 942-3125
Services: Building permits; Sheridan, Prattsville, Leola separate
Notes: Growing exurban development as Little Rock suburb; residential construction increasing; timber and agricultural county transitioning
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Grant County Veterans Service Office – (870) 942-3125
VA Medical: Central Arkansas VA (Little Rock) – 30 miles north; very accessible
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: Close proximity to Little Rock VA is an advantage for this rural county; growing veteran community as Little Rock suburb
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Grant County Library – (870) 942-4436
Address: Sheridan area
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, children’s programs
Notes: Small county library; growing community creating more demand; Little Rock public library system accessible for some residents
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Saline River (fishing and floating); Bayou Bartholomew access (southern Grant County); timber company lands for hunting; Grant County Lake; outdoor recreation reflecting rural character transitioning to suburban
Notes: Hunting and fishing remain primary outdoor activities; Saline River provides local recreation; growing population beginning to demand more developed parks and trails
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Grant County GIS; Arkansas GIS – gis.arkansas.gov
Notes: County GIS growing with development activity; state resources primary
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Grant County Animal Control – (870) 942-3125
Services: Basic animal control; Sheridan area humane organization developing
Notes: Growing county with increasing animal service demands as suburban population grows
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Grant County – (870) 942-3125; Sheridan city sanitation
Environmental: Arkansas DEQ; Saline River watershed; suburban growth stormwater management becoming more significant
Notes: Growing exurban development creating increasing stormwater management challenges; Saline River water quality management; timber industry land use transitioning to residential in some areas creating erosion and runoff concerns
About Grant County
Grant County is central Arkansas’s Little Rock southern suburban growth county – Sheridan’s rapid residential expansion as a Little Rock exurb and the Saline River’s scenic corridor define a community transitioning from rural agricultural to suburban character.
Sheridan (the county seat, population ~5,000) has grown substantially as Little Rock families seek affordable housing in a rural setting – the US-167 corridor provides reasonable commuting access to the capital. Timber production and poultry farming remain significant economic activities alongside the growing residential sector.
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Local DHS office: Sheridan (confirm via dhs.arkansas.gov)
Recommended
Search Grant County public records for Sheridan, Prattsville, and Grant County residents.
Courts & Legal
Grant County Circuit Clerk at 101 W. Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150, phone 870-942-2631, handles probate.
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging: Southeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (SEAAAA) — serves Grant County
Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK
101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-2631
CIRCUIT CLERK (Deeds, Court Records)
101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-2631
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Grant County Circuit Clerk (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
No dedicated Grant County genealogical or historical society was confirmed in available directories.
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
Grant County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division 103 W. Center Street, Room 106, Sheridan, AR 72150 (870) 942-2631 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Arkansas has one of the more generous small-estate thresholds in the country, so check this first.
Small Estate Affidavit – for estates where total property value (after debts, excluding the homestead and statutory spousal/minor-child allowances) is $100,000 or less. Available 45 days after the death. Filed using Form 23 (Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee) under Ark. Code § 28-41-101 – no personal representative is appointed, and no full administration is needed.
Independent Administration – available when the will authorizes it, or when all heirs agree to it. The personal representative acts with minimal court oversight at each step.
Supervised Administration – the traditional, more heavily court-involved track; used for contested estates or when independent administration isn’t available or agreed to.
Administration with Will Annexed – used when a valid will doesn’t name an executor, or the named executor can’t or won’t serve.
If using the small estate affidavit
Wait at least 45 days after the death.
Confirm the estate’s total value (after debts, excluding homestead and statutory allowances) is $100,000 or less and there are no unresolved claims against the estate.
Complete Form 23, the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee, listing the property and heirs.
File it with the Probate Clerk, or present it with a certified death certificate directly to banks or other institutions holding the property.
If filing for independent or supervised administration
Gather the original will (if any), a certified death certificate, a list of assets/debts, and names of heirs.
File a Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 3, if there’s a will) or a Petition for Appointment of Administrator/Administratrix (Form 2, if there isn’t) with the Probate Division. Filing fee is $165.
If there’s a will, the court formally admits it to probate; the court then issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The personal representative must file an inventory of estate assets within 2 months of appointment.
Creditor notice must be published in a local newspaper, plus direct notice to known creditors; creditors then have 6 months from the date of first publication to file claims.
If independent administration applies, the personal representative can act on most matters without seeking court approval at each step.
After debts are resolved, the personal representative files a final settlement with the court; once approved, the estate closes.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no separate court filing fee (a nominal recording fee may apply depending on what’s being transferred).
Formal probate filing fee: $165 (may vary somewhat by county).
Personal representative and attorney compensation: no fixed statutory rate – courts typically look to roughly 2–5% of the estate’s value as a reasonable baseline, subject to court approval as “just and reasonable.”
No state estate tax or inheritance tax in Arkansas.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-2105
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Unit
(870) 942-2113
DHS / SNAP / Medicaid
(800) 482-8988
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Grant County Health Unit – (870) 942-3302
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Hospital: Grant County Medical Center (Sheridan) – (870) 942-7100; critical access hospital; Little Rock hospitals accessible
Notes: Small critical access hospital; Little Rock healthcare 30 miles away; growing population creating demand
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