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Local Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the state get money? (four ways) | sales tax, federal grants, property tax, special taxes and fees |
| How many counties does Georgia have currently? | 159 |
| The Constitution established how many counties? | 8 |
| Where is the county government hardhearted? | In the county seat, usually in the most populated city. |
| Who is the Clerk of the Superior Court? | Primary record keeper for the county |
| Who is the Clerk of the Probate Court? | An individual who oversees property deeds, marriage licenses, wills and supervises elections in a county government |
| Who is the Sheriff | Individual responsible for enforce the law, maintaining the peace, and serving as the jailer for a county government |
| The County Commissioner/Board of Commissioners | Power to adopt ordinances, oversee the daily operations of a county’s government |
| How is a city formed? | A charter |
| How is a county formed? | A state constitution |