Peach County

Peach County was the last of the 159 counties to be organized. Its land was taken from Houston and Macon counties in 1924 and named for the region's most famous crop. Fort Valley, the county seat, was known as Fox Valley until a legislative clerk made an error in copying the name. Residents decided it would be less trouble to learn to say "Fort" than to change its legislative act.

Contact Information

Address 213 Parsons Street, Fort Valley GA 31030
Telephone 478.825.2535
Fax 478.825.2678
Website http://www.peachcounty.net

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 26736 (State Rank: 68)
Incorporated Millage Rate 13.555
Unincorporated Millage Rate 13.555
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 17
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 30.555
Total Unincorporated 30.555

 

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