Georgia Counties

Georgia Counties

by Vishul Malik



As per the Georgia State Constitution, local problems are dealt with the help of home rule. For better governance, Georgia has created 8 consolidated city counties:

  1.  Athens–Clarke County
  2.  Augusta–Richmond County
  3.  Columbus–Muscogee County
  4.  Georgetown–Quitman County
  5.  Statenville–Echols County
  6. Macon-Bibb County
  7.  Cusseta–Chattahoochee County
  8.  Preston-Webster County

How Many Counties in Georgia

The US state of Georgia has 159 counties, making it the second-largest state in the United States, having the most number of counties. Check this Georgia County Map which provides the location of all 159 counties on the Georgia Map.




Counties of Georgia

What are the 5 Biggest Counties in Georgia by Size?

The biggest counties in Georgia in terms of size are Ware County, Burke County, Laurens County, Clinch County, and Charlton County. 


What are the 5 Biggest Counties in Georgia by Population?

The biggest counties in Georgia in terms of population (2021) are Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, and Clayton County. 

Which is the Smallest County in Georgia?

The smallest county in Georgia (in terms of population) is Taliaferro County. In terms of size, Clarke County is the smallest county. 

What are the Oldest and Newest Counties in Georgia?

Burke, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Richmond, and Wilkes counties are the oldest counties in Georgia, created in 1777. Peach County is the newest county, created in 1924.


Which is the Richest County in Georgia?

Forsyth County is the richest county, having a median household income of US$107,218.

What are the top 5 Best Counties to Live in Georgia?

Oconee, Forsyth, Cobb, Eagle’s, and Fayette are the best counties to live in Georgia.

Whitfield County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Whitfield County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] Barn Mountain 413 Blue Mountain 401 Chestnut Mountain 495 Dug…

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Wilcox County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Wilcox County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] High Rock 106 More Maps of Wilcox County Wilcox County…

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Wilkes County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Wilkes County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] War Hill 158 More Maps of Wilkes County Wilkes County…

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Wilkinson County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Wilkinson County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] Hillhouse Hill 125 Cities in Wilkinson County City Population Latitude…

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Worth County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Airports in Worth County Airport Name Bedsole Farm Airport Crowe Airport Oak Ridge Plantation Airport Cities in Worth County…

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Union County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Union County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] Abe Mountain 875 Abercrombie Bald 1016 Akin Mountain 1074 Anderson…

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Upson County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Upson County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] Brooks Mountain 334 Bull Trail Mountain 358 Davis Hill 184…

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Walker County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Walker County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] Gulf Mountain 657 Horn Mountain 405 Mill Creek Mountain 546…

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Walton County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Mountain Peaks in Walton County Mountain Peak/Hill Elevation [Meter] Alcovy Mountain 319 Jacks Creek Mountain 299 Turkey Creek Mountain…

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Ware County Map, Georgia

Check this Georgia County Map to locate all the state’s counties in Georgia Map. Airports in Ware County Airport Name Bivins Airport Waycross Ware County Airport Cities in Ware County City Population Latitude…

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