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each county is represented in the General Assembly by... via districting
each county has it's own... probate court, magistrate court, and juvenile court
some officials are elected at... 1.county commissions 2.clerk of superior court 3.sheriff
responsibilities of county governments... 1.build and maintain roads 2.control licenses for cars and trucks 3.run GA's welfare programs 4.voter registration and elections 5.land ownership records 6.marriage licenses
municipalities have... charters (similar to constitution)
citizens can form a municipality by... asking the state legislature to grant them a charter
municipalities must... 1.hold regular elections 2.hold at least 6 meetings per year 3.provide services to citizens
3 main forms of municipal government in GA 1.all forms elect members to city council 2.city council is the legislative branch
why are special-purpose districts formed meet the special needs of the people
4 example of special purpose districts 1.development authority 2.downtown development authorities 3.recreation and park authorities 4.housing authorities
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