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  George County, Mississippi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.20% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,730, and the median income for a family was $39,386.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_County,_Mississippi   (357 words)

  
 Prince George County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince George County was formed in 1703 in the Virginia Colony from a portion of Charles City County.
It became Charles City County in 1643, and is considered one the five shires in Virginia still extant in essentially the same political entity (county) as they were originally formed in 1634.
Prince George County adjoins the independent cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights and is considered part of the Tri-Cities area of the Richmond-Petersburg (or Greater Richmond) region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_George_County,_Virginia   (1027 words)

  
 Prince George's County, Maryland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince George's County was created in 1696 from portions of Charles and Calvert Counties, and a portion was detached in 1748 to form Frederick County.
On July 1, 1997, the Prince George's County section of the city of Takoma Park, Maryland, which straddled the boundary between Prince George's and Montgomery counties, was transferred to Montgomery County.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 10.40% from 18 to 24, 33.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 7.70% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_George's_County,_Maryland   (2157 words)

  
 Prince George County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Prince George County is a county located in the state of Virginia.
In the county, the population is spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 13.60% from 18 to 24, 33.30% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 7.30% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $49,877, and the median income for a family is $53,750.
www.gogog.com /project/wikipedia/index.php/Prince_George_County,_Virginia   (422 words)

  
 Economic Development - St George/Washington County, UT
Washington County continues to be one of the fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the nation and growth continues at historical levels.
St. George consistently ranks in the top ten among lists of the best places to live and it was recently ranked as the second best city in the nation for business.
Although the county’s population exceeds 140,000, the primary trade area in 2003 was estimated at 230,781 and is forecast to reach 303,346 by 2012.
www.stgeorgechamber.com /EcDev/welcome.htm   (1465 words)

  
 Prince Georges County Maryland History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Named for Prince George of Denmark when it was founded in 1696, Prince George's County enjoys the traditions of nearly 300 years of history and a diversity of landscapes and lifestyles not found ELSE where in the Washington metropolitan area.
Every generation in Prince George's County for the past 300 years has produced men and women who, through their dedication, intelligence, and sheer determination, have established themselves among the pioneers in every walk of life, from military command and politics, air and space flight, farming and commerce, as well as the clergy.
Agriculture was a key to growing Prince George's County in the beginning and still remains vital in the southern and eastern regions, but the ever-changing landscape and surge of the metropolitan area has ushered in a new age of modernization and technological advances.
www.princegeorges.com /15/history.asp   (1324 words)

  
 George County, MSGenWeb
George County, MS is located in the South East Corner of MS.
It is bordered by Mobile County, AL to the east, and the Mississippi counties of Perry and Stone to the west, Greene County to the north, and Jackson County to the south.
George County was formed in 1910 from Jackson and Green Counties.
www.rootsweb.com /~msgeorge   (284 words)

  
 Prince George's Information Commons: Prince George's County: The Beginning
The new county was formed from the combination of lands from both Calvert and Charles County.
The concept of the Colony of Maryland was the brainchild of George Calvert.
Prince George's county was the sixth county established in Maryland.
www.princegeorges.org /archives/2005/05/prince_georges.html   (1679 words)

  
 Magistrate George Dean
Your comments and opinions on county issues are welcomed and appreciated.
George worked with Representative Robert Damron to make the first significant changes to Kentucky dog laws since 1953.
Jessamine County's silent links to the past are spared from the developer's bulldozer.
www.georgewdean.com   (140 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - UPDATE: Prince George's County, MD Considers Repeal of Breed-Specific Ordinance
Prince George's County first enacted a ban on "pit bulls" in 1996 after a string of dog attacks in the area.
County officials define "pit bulls" as American Stafforshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers and any dog with the same characteristics as these breeds.
In 2002 the county formed a Vicious Animal Task Force made up of municipal and citizen representatives to evaluate the county's current dangerous dog law and the ban on "pit bull" terriers.
www.akc.org /news/index.cfm?article_id=2608   (554 words)

  
 City of George Home Page
Located at exit 149 on Interstate 90 in central Washington State, the City of George is the southern entrance to the Columbia Basin Plateau and the Columbia Basin Reclamation Project.
Six miles west of George is the famous Gorge Amphitheater overlooking the spectacular Columbia River Gorge.
We have sunny, dry and warm summers with temperatures in the 80’s and 90’s, and winters with cold temperatures and occasional snow.
www.ci.george.wa.us   (90 words)

  
 Prince George County, Virginia Business and Economic Development
Prince George County, Virginia, has been open for business for almost 400 years and business development is thriving today.
Known for its prime location in central Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, Prince George is easily accessible to the global marketplace.
Education is a source of pride in that the County boasts one of the top public school systems in the state.
www.yesprincegeorge.com   (287 words)

  
 Prince George's County, MD : Government Overview
Prince George's County Government is proud to offer some of the best services in the nation to its residents.
The Charter of Prince George's County provides for a Council/Executive form of government; therefore, the County is composed of the Executive and Legislative branches.
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is the trial Court of general jurisdiction that has full common law equity powers in all civil and criminal cases, along with additional powers and jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution.
www.co.pg.md.us /Government/index.asp?h=20&n=0   (497 words)

  
 Montgomery County, MD - Press Releases
Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan today announced that the County has signed a contract with Washington Gas Energy Services and their wind energy supplier, Community Energy, Inc., to purchase five percent of a multi-jurisdictional group’s electricity as wind energy.
Montgomery County has set a national precedent by demonstrating the benefits of renewable energy in meeting federal regulatory requirements on air quality.
In March 2003, the County Executive and County Council approved a resolution to amend the County’s Energy Policy to incorporate the purchase of renewable energy and to expand energy efficiency efforts.
www.montgomerycountymd.gov /Apps/News/press/DisplayInfo.cfm?ItemID=895   (963 words)

  
 About King George County
King George County was formed from Richmond County by an Act of Assembly in 1720.
King George took Stafford's land in the east and Stafford took King George's land in the west.
The southeastern section of King George from the Richmond County border to the present Westmoreland County line was given to Westmoreland County after the Revolution.
www.kgcs.k12.va.us /misc/about.htm   (402 words)

  
 King George County Virginia Records\
King George County was formed in 1720 from the upper part of Richmond County.
The county was the first of many named for the family members of the new ruling Hanoverian Dynasty, in this case the first German monarch for England, King George I. In 1730 King George gave up its upper portion to form a part of Prince William County in turn.
In 1777 a portion of King George County was given over to Westmoreland County, while a part of Westmoreland also went to King George.
genealogyresources.org /King_George.html   (678 words)

  
 Prince George's County
The CGP is said to be necessitated by the County's current fiscal situation and because the current demand for facilities cannot be met (i.e., roads/schools).
The Prince George's County Council is now considering what, if any, action will be taken with respect to the implementation of the CGP and SEDP plans.
The County Executive is in general agreement with the direction of both of the proposed plans.
library.findlaw.com /1999/Jun/1/128406.html   (1418 words)

  
 Prince George's County: Setting the Context for the Future   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
At a session of Leadership Prince George's, Amy Liu summarized the major demographic and economic trends affecting Prince George's County and outlined an integrated approach to build on the county's strengths and address its challenges.
The county has a strong middle class and relatively low poverty levels, but its income and educational levels are below the regional average.
The number of jobs in the county continues to grow but job numbers and growth rates lag behind the other big suburban jurisdictions in the region.
www.brookings.edu /metro/gwrp/20060412_pgcounty.htm   (281 words)

  
 Gazette.Net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Prince George’s County’s Chief Administrative Officer Jacqueline Brown was named president of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Prince George's County has received a $250,000 federal appropriation to expand programs available for ex-offenders who are trying to make a peaceful return to society.
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed on a Prince George’s County public bus Monday afternoon, in a rare act of violence on the county’s main transit line, The Bus.
www.gazette.net /princegeorgescty   (565 words)

  
 Prince George County Virginia Records
Prince George County was formed in 1703 from the part of Charles City County which lay south of the James River.
Brunswick was cut off the southern portion of Prince George County in 1720 and Amelia County emerged from Prince George's western holdings in 1734.
Brunswick was cut off the southern portion of Prince George in 1720 and Amelia County emerged from Prince George's western holdings in 1734.
genealogyresources.org /Prince_George.html   (470 words)

  
 George County, Mississippi MS, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
George County is one of 82 counties in Mississippi.
The county is in the Pascagoula metro area.
This was an increase of 8.85% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=19862   (583 words)

  
 Prince George's County, Maryland USGenWeb
Prince George's County was established by the 1695 Maryland General Assembly to be effective on St. George's Day, April 23, 1696, from parts of Calvert and Charles Counties.
As originally constituted, Prince George's included all or part of the current area of Frederick and Montgomery Counties and the District of Columbia.
The county was named for Prince George of Denmark, husband of England's Queen Anne.
www.rootsweb.com /~mdpgeorg   (425 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : Prince George's County, MD
For the purpose of expressing policy of the County to preserve the Constituitonal rights of residents and employees of the County whenever those rights may be in conflict with the USA PATRIOT Act.
WHEREAS, the County Council recognizes the Constitution of the United States of America to be the supreme law of the land and that all elected officials and public officers of the County are sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America in discharging their duties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Council shall transmit this resolution to the county Executive, the Governor and the Attorney General of the State of Maryland, to all members of the Maryland Congressional delegation, the United States Attorney General, and the President of the United States of America.
www.aclu.org /SafeandFree/SafeandFree.cfm?ID=14573&c=207   (1437 words)

  
 Prince George's County, Maryland
Origin: Prince George's was erected from Calvert and Charles counties in 1695 (Chapter 13, Acts of 1695, May Session).
The County was named for Prince George of Denmark (1653-1708), who was the brother of Christian V (1646-1699), king of Denmark and Norway.
Prince George was the husband of Queen Anne (1665-1714), who ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714.
www.uppermarlbororealestate.com /counties/prince_george_county_md.html   (93 words)

  
 the Lake George, New York Area in the Adirondacks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Welcome to the Lake George, New York Area in the Adirondacks
Please check back again for information on the Lake George Area in the Adirondacks.
Winter in the Lake George Area in the Adirondacks is a season of beauty and clarity.
www.visitlakegeorge.com   (107 words)

  
 George County, MS News
The Concerned Citizens for Youth in George County hope to one day make their community center, the former Oak Grove School, a Phoenix story where something much better comes from the destruction of what was.
A nine-month-old baby was released unharmed after an acquaintance of her mother's drove off with the child in the back seat and led law enforcement on a chase into George County early Monday evening.
Officials with the United Way for Jackson and George counties say they've already raised $586,291 for their annual fundraising campaign, which began Thursday.
www.topix.net /county/george-ms   (643 words)

  
 Prince George County Genealogy Queries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
OWEN : OWENS : need info on mary owen who was tried in prince george pparish for having a mulatto bastard child or he off spring, her parents, etc this was in 1720 at merchants hope church in hopewell, va...
VA; both parents born in VA) in the 1880 census, Brandon, Prince George Co., VA. She was living with Edward Sanders a...
She was the widow of John Beard (1700-1780)of the secttion of Bedford County, VA that was...
www.cousinconnect.com /p/a/102954   (447 words)

  
 KING GEORGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
amed for King George I of England, King George County was formed by an act of assembly passed November 24, 1720, by dividing Richmond County into two distinct counties to be known as Richmond County and King George County, as of April 23, 1721.
ing George County is located at the gateway to the Northern Neck, between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers.
illiam "Extra Billy" Smith, twice governor of Virginia, was born in King George County in 1797 at Marengo.
www.kghistory.org /HistoricalSociety/info/aboutkg.asp   (387 words)

  
 St George Utah Chamber of Commerce
St George/Washington County Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Information Local Member Businesses, local news, events and more...
ST GEORGE, UT Once in awhile, you find a place with charm, beauty, spirit and excitement.....
St George ranks # 1 in Metros from 75,000 to 150,000 for women seeking
www.stgeorgechamber.com   (212 words)

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