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Local Government in Georgia
How local government works in Georgia, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse Georgia’s Local Wiki pages below.
Georgia's 159 counties are each run by an elected board of commissioners (a few small counties use a single "sole commissioner") that holds both legislative and executive power — setting budgets, passing ordinances, and overseeing departments. For a public meeting or records request, contact the county board of commissioners' office or county clerk; agendas and minutes are typically posted by the county itself. A handful of counties have consolidated city-county governments (e.g. Augusta-Richmond, Columbus-Muscogee) or an added elected CEO role, but board-of-commissioners is the norm.
Local government in Georgia
- County governments152
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages537
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - School districts180
Independent school districts with their own elected boards. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts503
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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