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Monroe County, Georgia

Location




Courthouse

Contact Information


Mailing Address   P.O. Box 189, Forsyth, GA 31029
Telephone   478.994.7000
Fax   478.994.7294
Website   http://www.monroecountygeorgia.com/
Google Map   Launch Google Satellite Map


County Data


Snapshot    County Snapshot from the GA Dept. of Community Affairs
Census    Monroe 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   25252 (State Rank: 71)
Incorporated Millage Rate   9,431
Unincorporated Millage Rate   9,431
County Bond   0
School Maintenance/Operations   13,7
School Bond   0
Total Incorporated   23,131
Total Unincorporated   23,131

County Name and Origin


Monroe County was created from Creek Indian lands in 1821 and later divided to make Pike, Lamar and part of Spalding, Butts, Upson and Bibb counties. It is named for James Monroe, fifth U. S. president. Forsyth, the county seat, is named for John Forsyth who as minister to Spain negotiated the purchase of Florida in 1819.

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