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What is the primary function of a county in Georgia?
What is the primary function of a county in Georgia?
How many counties were established in Georgia by its 1777 Constitution?
How many counties were established in Georgia by its 1777 Constitution?
Which of the following counties is the most populous in Georgia as of 2020?
Which of the following counties is the most populous in Georgia as of 2020?
What was a reason for the original size limit of counties in Georgia?
What was a reason for the original size limit of counties in Georgia?
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Which county is the largest in area in Georgia?
Which county is the largest in area in Georgia?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four countywide elected offices in Georgia?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four countywide elected offices in Georgia?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Judge of the Probate Court?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Judge of the Probate Court?
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Which county is the least populated in Georgia as of 2020?
Which county is the least populated in Georgia as of 2020?
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What functions do County Commissioners perform?
What functions do County Commissioners perform?
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Which county is noted for being the most diverse in Georgia?
Which county is noted for being the most diverse in Georgia?
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How many cities in Georgia have formal governments?
How many cities in Georgia have formal governments?
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What is the required document to form a city in Georgia?
What is the required document to form a city in Georgia?
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Which city has the largest population in Georgia as of the 2020 census?
Which city has the largest population in Georgia as of the 2020 census?
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What form of government does Atlanta have?
What form of government does Atlanta have?
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Which city has a council-manager form of government?
Which city has a council-manager form of government?
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What is the smallest city in Georgia as mentioned?
What is the smallest city in Georgia as mentioned?
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What is one reason local governments must be funded?
What is one reason local governments must be funded?
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How many incorporated cities are in Gwinnett County?
How many incorporated cities are in Gwinnett County?
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What is a characteristic of unincorporated areas?
What is a characteristic of unincorporated areas?
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Which city is identified as the largest in Gwinnett County?
Which city is identified as the largest in Gwinnett County?
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What was the primary factor determining the size of counties in Georgia during its early establishment?
What was the primary factor determining the size of counties in Georgia during its early establishment?
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Which county in Georgia is recognized for being the largest by area?
Which county in Georgia is recognized for being the largest by area?
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Which county is the second most populous county in Georgia according to the 2020 Census?
Which county is the second most populous county in Georgia according to the 2020 Census?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Tax Commissioner in a county government?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Tax Commissioner in a county government?
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As of the 2020 Census, which county in Georgia has the least population?
As of the 2020 Census, which county in Georgia has the least population?
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What office oversees property deeds and marriage licenses in a county government?
What office oversees property deeds and marriage licenses in a county government?
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Which of the following best describes Fulton County in Georgia?
Which of the following best describes Fulton County in Georgia?
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What is a key function of the County Commissioner/Board of Commissioners?
What is a key function of the County Commissioner/Board of Commissioners?
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Which of the following counties is noted for its diversity?
Which of the following counties is noted for its diversity?
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What is the constitutional limit on the number of counties in Georgia?
What is the constitutional limit on the number of counties in Georgia?
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What is a requirement for forming a city in Georgia?
What is a requirement for forming a city in Georgia?
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Which of the following is a form of city government in Georgia?
Which of the following is a form of city government in Georgia?
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What distinguishes the strong mayor-council from the weak mayor-council?
What distinguishes the strong mayor-council from the weak mayor-council?
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Which city is the largest in Gwinnett County?
Which city is the largest in Gwinnett County?
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What is the smallest city in Georgia by population?
What is the smallest city in Georgia by population?
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In the context of Georgia's local governments, what is the purpose of special purpose districts?
In the context of Georgia's local governments, what is the purpose of special purpose districts?
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What is the population of Atlanta according to the 2020 census?
What is the population of Atlanta according to the 2020 census?
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How many cities in Georgia lack formal government?
How many cities in Georgia lack formal government?
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Which city has a council-manager form of government?
Which city has a council-manager form of government?
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What is a key characteristic of unincorporated areas?
What is a key characteristic of unincorporated areas?
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Study Notes
Local Governments in Georgia
- Counties are administrative subdivisions of states, representing citizens in state government.
- Georgia established its first eight counties in 1777; now has 159 counties, the second-highest in the U.S. after Texas.
- Early counties were limited in size to ensure that residents could travel to the county seat on horseback in a day.
County Facts
- Fulton County: Most populous county with 1,066,110 residents (2020 Census).
- Taliaferro County: Least populated county, with a population of 1,559.
- Gwinnett County: Second most populous (957,062) and most diverse in Georgia.
- Ware County: Largest by area at 903 square miles.
- Clarke County: Smallest by area at 121 square miles.
Countywide Elected Offices
- Each county has four main elected officials:
- Sheriff: Enforces laws and maintains peace; acts as jailer.
- Tax Commissioner: Manages tax records and processes tax payments.
- Clerk of the Superior Court: Primary record keeper for the county.
- Judge of the Probate Court: Oversees property deeds, marriage licenses, wills, and elections.
- County Commissioner/Board of Commissioners: Responsible for adopting ordinances and overseeing county operations.
City Government
- Georgia has 538 cities with formal governments and 77 small communities without formal governance.
- Cities require a municipal charter from the state to form.
- Atlanta is the largest city with a population of 498,868 (2020 Census); Edge Hill is the smallest with only 21 residents.
- Lawrenceville is the 42nd largest city with 30,557 residents.
- Peachtree Corners is the largest city in Gwinnett County at 42,237 residents, which has 16 incorporated cities.
Forms of City Government
- Georgia's counties have standardized government structures, while cities have three main forms:
- Weak Mayor-Council: Limited mayoral power.
- Strong Mayor-Council: Significant mayoral authority.
- Council-Manager: Professional manager oversees operations.
- Atlanta operates under a strong mayor-council, while Buford employs a council-manager system.
Special Purpose Districts
- MARTA Train serves as an example of a special purpose district, providing specific services to communities.
Funding Local Government
- Local governments require funding to deliver services and protect citizens, similar to national and state levels.
Local Governments in Georgia
- Counties are administrative subdivisions of states, representing citizens in state government.
- Georgia established its first eight counties in 1777; now has 159 counties, the second-highest in the U.S. after Texas.
- Early counties were limited in size to ensure that residents could travel to the county seat on horseback in a day.
County Facts
- Fulton County: Most populous county with 1,066,110 residents (2020 Census).
- Taliaferro County: Least populated county, with a population of 1,559.
- Gwinnett County: Second most populous (957,062) and most diverse in Georgia.
- Ware County: Largest by area at 903 square miles.
- Clarke County: Smallest by area at 121 square miles.
Countywide Elected Offices
- Each county has four main elected officials:
- Sheriff: Enforces laws and maintains peace; acts as jailer.
- Tax Commissioner: Manages tax records and processes tax payments.
- Clerk of the Superior Court: Primary record keeper for the county.
- Judge of the Probate Court: Oversees property deeds, marriage licenses, wills, and elections.
- County Commissioner/Board of Commissioners: Responsible for adopting ordinances and overseeing county operations.
City Government
- Georgia has 538 cities with formal governments and 77 small communities without formal governance.
- Cities require a municipal charter from the state to form.
- Atlanta is the largest city with a population of 498,868 (2020 Census); Edge Hill is the smallest with only 21 residents.
- Lawrenceville is the 42nd largest city with 30,557 residents.
- Peachtree Corners is the largest city in Gwinnett County at 42,237 residents, which has 16 incorporated cities.
Forms of City Government
- Georgia's counties have standardized government structures, while cities have three main forms:
- Weak Mayor-Council: Limited mayoral power.
- Strong Mayor-Council: Significant mayoral authority.
- Council-Manager: Professional manager oversees operations.
- Atlanta operates under a strong mayor-council, while Buford employs a council-manager system.
Special Purpose Districts
- MARTA Train serves as an example of a special purpose district, providing specific services to communities.
Funding Local Government
- Local governments require funding to deliver services and protect citizens, similar to national and state levels.
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This quiz explores the structure and facts of local governments in Georgia, focusing on its counties and elected officials. Discover the most populous, least populated, and largest counties while examining the roles of county officials. Test your knowledge on the history and demographics of Georgia's counties.
