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Topic: County (U.S.)

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County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction.ok. Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. At the county level there is a county administrative board led by a governor appointed by the central government of Sweden, as well as an elected county council that handles a separate set of issues, notably hospitals and public transportation. The county remains one of the oldest levels of government in China and significantly predates the establishment of provinces in the Yuan Dynasty (1279- 1368). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/County   (3921 words)

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Gordon County A noted resident of Gordon County was the tenor Roland Hayes (1887-1976), born to former slaves on a farm near Curryville. Gordon County was established in 1850 and named for General William Washington Gordon, a state senator and the first president of the Central of Georgia Railway. Gordon County, in the Ridge and Valley section of northwest Georgia, is the only county along the Interstate 75 corridor that is not part of a metropolitan statistical area. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1263   (793 words)

Hyde County, NC - Government Hyde County is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners who bear the responsibility of serving the people and improving the quality of life in the county. County funds usually maintain the buildings and provide funds for other capital projects with state funds paying salaries, purchasing textbooks and supplies. The county is divided into five townships (Currituck, Fairfield, Lake Landing, Ocracoke and Swan Quarter) with one commissioner elected from each township. www.hydecounty.org /government   (289 words)

TAC: About Counties-County Official Information The county and/or district attorney works with law enforcement officers in the investigation and preparation of cases to be heard before the criminal courts. The main duties of the county and/or district attorney is to represent the state in criminal cases. View Cherokee County's website and learn about the county facts & other interesting information. www.county.org /counties/desc_office/attorny.asp   (216 words)

Welcome to Yancey county North Carolina The county seat, Burnsville, was named for Captain Otway BURNS, who was serving in the NC legislature and at the cost of his political career, cast the tie breaking vote to permit new western counties to be formed and the establishment of Yancey County. Yancey County was established in 1833 from Buncombe and Burke Counties. The population of Yancey County in 1990 was approximately 19,000 and includes the town of Burnsville. main.nc.us /yancey   (507 words)

Westchester County New York A sculpture that is part of the exhibit at the county Courthouse, opening April 18. www.westchestergov.com   (15 words)

Person County, North Carolina > Home It is bordered by Caswell County to the west, Durham and Orange counties to the south, and Granville County to the east. Roxboro, the county seat, is at the geographic center. Person County residents live within a one-hour drive of two large and growing metropolitan areas: the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) and the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point). www.personcounty.net   (509 words)

Welcome to Clinton County, Michigan The county was named after a former governor of New York, De Witt Clinton, who was responsible for organizing the building of the Erie Canal which significantly effected migration to Michigan in the mid 1800’s. The county was organized in 1839 with St. Johns becoming the county seat in 1854. Later, the county became noted for its peppermint and spearmint crop; in the 1930’s there were over 50 known mint stills around the St. Johns area. www.clinton-county.org   (167 words)

BoCC - Polk County Florida - Welcome! Polk County is strategically located in the center of the Florida peninsula, about equal distance from the east and west coast and half way between the Georgia-Florida border and the Southern tip of the peninsula. Polk County has no obligation of any kind with respect to such information and is free to reproduce, use, and disclose the information to others without limitation. Any information provided by you to Polk County, including but not limited to feedback, questions, comments, and suggestions are non-confidential; moreover, such information is a public record subject to public inspection pursuant to law. www.polk-county.net   (408 words)

Greenville County Government Greenville County is the economic engine of the Upstate region; it is a county on the move. Established by Greenville County Council to assist those individuals who occupy the residence and wish to raise their homes to avoid inundation by floodwaters. The County Councils of Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg Counties set in motion a series of activities toward achieving emissions reductions. www.greenvillecounty.org   (312 words)

Welcome to the Wayne County, Michigan website! Wayne County Chief Financial Officer Carla Sledge, a national expert in government finance, is testifying before Congress during hearings on the use of tax-exempt financings by state and local governments. Wayne County showed its strength as the region's economic engine in a recent national survey that found 38 percent of companies here plan to hire in the second quarter, compared to about 25 percent for all companies in southeast Michigan. Wayne County is a role model for the nation because residents have options like HealthChoice and Four Star, which both offer businesses affordable health coverage for their employees. www.waynecounty.com   (856 words)

Tarrant County, Texas - The Official Tarrant County Texas Web Site Once dependent on defense plants and its military base, Tarrant County's economy has been transformed into one of the most vibrant and diverse in the nation and is leading the regional resurgence in business relocations and expansions, retail development and new housing construction. Tarrant County is one of the fastest growing urban counties in the United States today. Tarrant County is an urban county located in the north central part of Texas. www.tarrantcounty.com   (374 words)

Welcome to Mercer County, NJ. " The Capital County" County government brings our communities together, because it is large enough to improve the quality of life countywide, yet small enough to touch individual citizens. Today, waves of newcomers are adding new ideas to the chorus of energy that makes Mercer County a center for business, education and research, arts and entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Senior Services - Mercer County is home to several outstanding municipal senior centers, and Mercer County works in partnership with our 13 towns to provide low-cost meals through our Nutrition Project for the Elderly, as well as high-quality medical care and recreational opportunities through our Department of Human Services. www.mercercounty.org   (844 words)

Jones County Home Page We are a small county in eastern North Carolina--just a stone's throw from the beautiful Atlantic Coast and only a two-hour drive from the capital city of Raleigh and the bustling Research Triangle Park. We have experienced local businessmen, an excellent community college, and helpful municipal and county government officials who want to work with you locating sites, providing necessary infrastructure, and training workers in whatever skills are needed by your company. Jones County, North Carolina, is a good place to visit and to live. www.co.jones.nc.us   (200 words)

County of Sonoma - Official Web Site The information and expressions of opinion contained herein are updated periodically and are subject to change without notice, and shall not, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the County or in the other matters described therein between updates. The information set forth on this page has been furnished by the County and includes information obtained from other sources, which are believed to be reliable. Any statement involving matters of opinion or estimates, whether or not so expressly stated, is set forth as such and not as Representation of fact, and no representation is made that such opinion or estimates will be realized. www.sonoma-county.org   (199 words)

Sedgwick County, Kansas Information Network Sedgwick County is partnering with the Kansas Department of Transportation, Wichita, and the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to achieve future improvements to I-235 from Kellogg to Central. The Sedgwick County Health Department is closely monitoring the developments of the confirmed mumps cases in several Kansas counties. Sedgwick County is working with federal, state and other local agencies to respond to avian flu should a pandemic flu occur in our area. www.sedgwickcounty.org   (1414 words)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Official Website Citrus County, located on "Florida's Nature Coast", is located 70 miles north of Tampa and 60 miles northwest of Orlando, along Florida's west-central coast and the Gulf of Mexico. Citrus County is known for its beautiful waterways, crystal clear springs, and gentle manatees. The surrounding counties include Levy to the north - northwest, Marion to the northeast, Sumter to the east - southeast, andHernando to the south. www.bocc.citrus.fl.us   (167 words)

Robeson County Robeson County is the home to 14 municipalities and is also one of the largest agricultural counties in the state. Robeson County is the largest county in land area (951 sq. We are located in the southeastern portion of the state and are bisected by I-95 and I-74. www.co.robeson.nc.us   (170 words)

Brown County, KS Hiawatha was incorporated in 1857 and became the Brown county seat in 1858. The Brown County Lake is a stopping point for hundreds of thousands of migrating geese. Brown County Historical Society and Museum   (785) 742-3330 skyways.lib.ks.us /counties/BR   (378 words)

Union County North Carolina Home Page Established in 1842, Union County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of North Carolina. Union County functions under the commissioner/manager form of government with five commissioners elected countywide with an appointed county manager. Check current news or current events going on in Union County Government. co.union.nc.us   (352 words)

COUNTY HIGHPOINTERS ASSOCIATION HOME PAGE The county highpointers website is maintained and refined by webmaster Adam Helman with the assistance of numerous other highpointers; all selflessly dedicated to promoting our hobby through the power of information. Become a member of the county highpointers discussion group. By use of these web pages, the reader hereby releases the trip report authors, trip report compiler, and webmaster from liability for any injury, including but not limited to monetary loss, death, and other damages that might in any way be connected with this web site. www.cohp.org   (418 words)

Madera-County.com Welcome Madera County is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, with integrity, and is committed to the highest quality of life for all. Madera County's Mission is to serve the public interest in a fiscally responsible manner by providing efficient, cost effective customer service, promoting public health and safety while creating new possibilities with partnerships through a diversified economy. Madera County, situated in the heart of California, and counting one of the Nation's gems, Yosemite National Park, as one of the county's assets, makes Madera County one of the best choices to live, learn and earn a living. www.madera-county.com   (409 words)

Osceola County The Osceola County Engineering Department is overseeing the clearing, grubbing and installing of the embankment of what will soon be a new section of Ham Brown Road. If you live in unincorporated Osceola County, the answer is as easy as making a phone call to your service provider AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE to schedule a FREE pickup. Therefore, County regulations govern the timing, type and placement of all signs in our community.... www.osceola.org   (530 words)

Fairfax County, Virginia Fairfax County Executive Anthony H. Griffin has proposed a $3.2 billion budget for FY 2007, an increase of 2.74 percent over the current budget. The Fairfax County Virginia 2007 Community Citizen Planning Committee invites you to join in the celebration of our country’s 400th anniversary by planting an American flag in your yard. With a goal of planting 2006 trees in 2006, free trees will be offered to county residents to plant on public or common community property in Fairfax County. www.fairfaxcounty.gov   (318 words)

Davidson County Davidson County is governed by a seven member board of county commissioners and an appointed county manager. The Davidson County Tax Department is pleased to offer the ability to pay tax records on-line. Davidson County delivers services devoted to excellence, maintaining standards of professionalism and integrity while enhancing the well-being of our community. www.co.davidson.nc.us   (312 words)

The Ultimate Brisco County, Jr. Guidebook Brisco is the son of Marshal Brisco County, Sr. She was once Bly's woman, but when Marshall Brisco County, Sr. He went to seven years of college at Harvard where he earned a law degree. www.theoasis.com /brisco/encyclopedia/encyclopedia.php   (5383 words)

Welcome to Loudoun County, Virginia A diverse group is working on the development of a watershed management strategy for Loudoun County. Just in time for spring cleaning: the next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2006. Saturday's special meeting of the Board of Supervisors is available for viewing through the Loudoun County webcast system. www.loudoun.gov   (130 words)

Board of Supervisors -- Placer County, Calif. Board members hire the County Executive Officer, Tom Miller, to carry out the policy decisions they make and to be responsible for day to day operations of the county. There are 13 MACS representing many areas of unincorporated Placer County and they meet regularly to discuss local land use, law enforcement, and other topics affecting the community. Board of Supervisors meetings are usually held in the Placer County Administrative Center, the Domes. www.placer.ca.gov /bos/bos.htm   (646 words)

NACO Find the county a city is located in by either browsing through all the cities for a selected state or by typing the name of the city in the space provided. Enter the name of a city to find the county in which the city resides. Then select a county to view a list of all cities within that county. www.naco.org /counties/queries/city_srch.cfm   (130 words)

Sussex County - Home Page Whether you are a County resident, a business person or a visitor to our great County, we urge you to take advantage of the many resources Sussex County has to offer. County government, as represented by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, has significant regional responsibilities for the continued effective and efficient management and governance of the following functions and services: This Web Site provides information on our Federal and State representatives, County and Municipal elected officials, County departments, boards and commissions, and related agencies that provide for the many services offered by County government. www.sussex.nj.us   (183 words)

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