Liberty County

Liberty County was made up of the Colonial parishes of St. John, St. James and St. Andrew in 1777. Mclntosh and Long counties were drawn from Liberty's original territory. The name honors the settlers of Midway who were the most uncompromising champions of independ­ence and were the first " community to send delegates to the Continental Congress. Dr. Lyman Hall and Button Gwinnett were their representatives at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Hinesville, the county seat, is named for a local family.

Contact Information

Address P.O. Box 829, Hinesville GA 31313
Telephone 912.876.2164
Fax 912.369.6969
Website http://www.libertycountyga.com

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 58491 (State Rank: 38)
Incorporated Millage Rate 23.38
Unincorporated Millage Rate 11.98
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 15.6
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 38.98
Total Unincorporated 27.58

 

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