Upson County
Upson County came into being in 1824, its lands taken from parts of Pike and Crawford counties. Its name honors Stephen Upson, a lawyer and legislator of renown during the antebellum period. Thomaston, the county seat, is named for General Jett Thomas, leader of the state militia in 1812 and builder of the state capitol at Milledgeville.
Contact Information
Address | 106 East Lee Street, Suite 110, Thomaston GA 30286 |
Telephone | 706.647.7012 |
Fax | 706.647.7030 |
Website | http://www.upsoncountyga.org |
Statistics and Rates
2008 Population | 27530 (State Rank: 65) |
Incorporated Millage Rate | 12.72 |
Unincorporated Millage Rate | 12.72 |
County Bond | 0 |
School Maintenance/Operations | 14.3 |
School Bond | 0 |
Total Incorporated | 27.02 |
Total Unincorporated | 27.02 |