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Dougherty County, Georgia

Location




Courthouse

Contact Information


Mailing Address   P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702
Telephone   229.431.2121
Fax   229.438.3967
Website   http://www.albany.ga.us
Google Map   Launch Google Satellite Map


County Data


Snapshot    County Snapshot from the GA Dept. of Community Affairs
Census    Dougherty 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   95754 (State Rank: 25)
Incorporated Millage Rate   11,894
Unincorporated Millage Rate   11,894
County Bond   0
School Maintenance/Operations   18,445
School Bond   0
Total Incorporated   30,339
Total Unincorporated   30,339

County Name and Origin


Dougherty County was created in 1853 by dividing Baker County. It is named for Judge Charles Dougherty of Athens, a popular advocate of states' rights. The county seat, Albany, is thought to have been named for the New York State capital.

County Officials

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