Counting Counties

In the United States there are only 3,000 counties. Georgia has 159, second only to Texas. Every part of Georgia is located in a county even the islands along the Georgia coast. This means to fellow Georgians that they are provided for by the county as well as the city in which they reside. This means more benefits and services for the citizens. So when you visit Georgia, you will notice county signs as well as city signs along the roadside. Learn about Georgia's counties and their history at www.georgia.gov.