Appling County

Appling County created by legislative act in 1818 from treaty lands negotiated from the Creek Indians, is named for Colonel Daniel Appling. Appling was regarded as Georgia's most outstanding soldier of the War of 1812. Baxley, the county seat, is named for Wilson Baxley who had come from North Carolina as a pioneer in this southeast Georgia area near the Altamaha River.

Contact Information

Address 69 Tippins Street, Suite 201, Baxley GA 31513-0494
Telephone 912.367.8100
Fax 912.367.8161
Website http://www.baxley.org

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 18038 (State Rank: 93)
Incorporated Millage Rate 12.95
Unincorporated Millage Rate 12.95
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 14.67
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 27.62
Total Unincorporated 27.62

 

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