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Clayton County, Georgia

Location




Courthouse

Contact Information


Mailing Address   112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Telephone   770.477.4550
Fax   770.477.3217
Website   http://www.co.clayton.ga.us
Google Map   Launch Google Satellite Map


County Data


Snapshot    County Snapshot from the GA Dept. of Community Affairs
Census    Clayton County County Census Data from U.S. Census
Other Data Sets    County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
Georgia Encyclopedia    County Page from The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Wage & Salaries    Local Government Wage and Salary Survey from DCA
Labor Market    Georgia Labor Market Explorer & Analysis
Sales Tax    Sales and Property Tax Rates from DOR
Hotel/Motel Tax    Hotel/Motel Tax Report from DCA

Statistics and Rates


2008 Population   273718 (State Rank: 5)
Incorporated Millage Rate   11,436
Unincorporated Millage Rate   11,436
County Bond   0
School Maintenance/Operations   20
School Bond   0
Total Incorporated   31,436
Total Unincorporated   31,436

County Name and Origin


Clayton County was designated in 1858 from land previous part of Fayette and Henry counties. It is named for Judge Augustin S. Clayton, a congressman from Georgia who won popularity for his opposition to tariffs. The county seat had been called Leaksville until arrival of the rail line. It was renamed "Jonesboro" for one of the railroad surveyors who won favor with the local leaders.

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