Bleckley County

Bleckley County is named for Chief Justice Logan E. Bleckley of the Georgia Supreme Court. It was made a county in 1912, taking its terri­tory from Pulaski County. The name of the county seat, Cochran, is a tribute to the president of the Macon & Brunswick Railroad, Arthur E. Cochran who is credited with leading-development in the area.

Contact Information

Address 112 N. Second, Cochran GA 31014-1633
Telephone 478.934.3200
Fax 478.934.0822
Website http://www.bleckley.org

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 12683 (State Rank: 113)
Incorporated Millage Rate 11.152
Unincorporated Millage Rate 11.152
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 11.5
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 22.652
Total Unincorporated 22.652

 

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