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	Houston County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Houston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia.
		Explosive growth in the county is evident, with the Census 2005 estimates showing a population of 126,163.
		In the county the population was spread out with 28.20% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 31.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Houston_County,_Georgia (465 words)

	Welcome To Houston County - Dothan, Alabama
		Houston County, the youngest county in Alabama, was formed on February 9, 1903 from portions of Henry, Dale and Geneva Counties.
		The County, located in the southeastern corner of Alabama, is bordered on the east by the state of Georgia at the Chattahoochee River and on the south by the state of Florida and covers 578 square miles.
		Houston County is primarily agricultural with peanuts, cotton and corn being the principal crops.
	www.houstoncounty.org (203 words)

	New Georgia Encyclopedia: Houston County
		Houston County was carved from the wilderness by an act of the state legislature as one of five huge counties.
		County sent its militias to engage both the Seminoles in Florida and the Creeks in Alabama in 1836, and to fight in the Civil War (1861-65), the Spanish-American War (1898), and World War I (1917-18).
		In 1875 the development of the Elberta peach brought a viable new industry to the county; by 1889 the Georgia Department of Agriculture concluded that Houston was the largest peach-growing county in the United States.
	www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?path=/CitiesCounties/Counties&id=h-2349 (804 words)

	Dooly County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dooly County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on May 15, 1821.
		In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older.
		The median income for a household in the county was $27,980, and the median income for a family was $35,337.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dooly_County,_Georgia (473 words)

	Houston County-Alabama Foreclosures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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	www.foreclosure-alabama-us.info /houston-county.html (418 words)

	About Houston County CLCP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In Houston County, Middle Georgia Technical College (a two-year postsecondary institution) is the sole public provider of adult education.
		MGTC houses the Houston County CLCP at its Corder Road campus and covers all expenses, including postage and telephone, as part of a ten-year agreement.
		Houston County has successfully engineered a way to complement and enhance the services already in place at MGTC, rather than starting from scratch or duplicating services.
	houstoncountyclcp.org /about.html (661 words)

	Tax Commissioner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The amount of tax is determined by the tax rate (millage rate) levied by various entities (one mill is equal to $1.00 for each $1,000 of assessed value, or.001).
		Several types of homestead exemptions have been enacted to reduce the burden of ad valorem taxation for Georgia homeowners.
		The exemptions apply to homestead property owned by the taxpayer and occupied as his or her legal residence (some exceptions to this rule apply and your tax commissioner can explain them to you).
	www.houstoncountyga.com /TaxComm.htm (437 words)

	Houston Co. Georgia
		Houston County was the 51st county formed in Georgia and was created in 1821 through a treaty signed with the Creek Indians.
		The county was named for Governor John Houstoun and was originally spelled HOUSTOUN.
		Perry, the county seat and geographic center of the state of Georgia was incorporated in 1824 as Houston's first official town.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/ga/county/quitman/houston (133 words)

	Houston County Georgia 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African Americans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It is possible to locate a free person on the Houston County, Georgia census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census.
		The term "County" is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated.
		In Georgia in 1860 there were 482 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,359 farms of 500-999 acres.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~ajac/gahouston.htm (1819 words)

	The Houston County Board of Commissioners (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Houston County and the Cities of Centerville, Perry and Warner Robins
		Houston County exists for civil and political purposes, and acts under powers given to it by the State of Georgia.
		The governing authority for Houston County is the Board of Commissioners.
	www.houstoncountyga.org (132 words)

	About Houston County Development Authority
		The Houston County Development Authority is a state chartered, not-for-profit entity whose focus is on enhancing the work environment of companies already located in Houston County as well as recruiting new dynamic enterprises to the community.
		As the designated industrial development agency for Houston County, we strive to be the primary point of contact for economic development activities in Centerville, Perry, and Warner Robins as well as the unincorporated areas of the County.
		Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Houston County through increased employment opportunities.
	www.houstoncountyga.net /about.htm (178 words)

	American History and Genealogy Project: Houston County, Georgia
		Houston ["H-o-w-s-t-o-n"] County was named for John Houstoun, son of Sir Patrick Houston, one of the companions of Oglethorpe.
		Houston County's eastern boundary was the Ocmulgee; it's western, the Flint River.
		From time to time, minor changes were made to the county lines, but from 1837 to 4 November 1927, when Peach County was created (by which Houston's territory was further reduced), Houston County remained one of the largest and one of the most populous counties in Georgia.
	gagen.i-found-it.net /houston.html (1403 words)

	MuniWireless » Blog Archive » Houston County, Georgia completes wireless broadband testing
		The Houston County Wireless Committee is keen on bringing county-wide broadband to schools, businesses, residents and local government.
		To convince service providers that there is business to be made from delivering wireless broadband to the entire county, the Committee launched this test project and is spearheading efforts to ensure that fast broadband service will be available to everyone in the county.
		Other partners in the Houston County project are Intel and Alvarion.
	www.muniwireless.com /archives/municipal/323 (541 words)

	Houston County Development Authority - Georgia Industry
		Houston County, Georgia offers today’s businesses the critical assets required to achieve success.
		Newly designated as one of Georgia’s Entrepreneur Friendly Communities, Houston County and its cities of Centerville, Perry, and Warner Robins are home to numerous international corporations as well as a number of technology-based startup operations.
		The largest industrial complex in Georgia is strategically located in Houston County within a 2 hour flight of 80% of the entire U.S. population.
	www.houstoncountyga.net (174 words)

	georgia.gov - Houston County
		Houston County (pronounced House-ton), the 51st county formed in Georgia, was created in 1821.
		Originally part of the Creek nation's land, the county was named for John Houston, a member of the Continental Congress and Governor of Georgia from 1778 to 1784.
		Perry is named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry, the naval officer who said "We have met the enemy and they are ours," after a fleet under his command defeated the British at Lake Erie.
	houstoncounty.georgia.gov /03/home/0,2333,8966510,00.html (93 words)

	Houston County District Attorney - Welcome to Georgia!
		The Houston County District Attorney's Office has the responsibility and authority to investigate and prosecute crimes in Houston County, Georgia.
		Houston County continues to boom in population, business growth and in the economy overall.
		Houston County is a great place to live, work and play.
	www.houstonda.org (518 words)

	Houston County, Georgia GA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Houston County is one of 159 counties in Georgia.
		The county is in the Warner Robins metro area.
		This was an increase of 11.73% from the 2000 census.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=8008 (445 words)

	Houston County, Tennessee Genealogical Records Information
		The Tennessee General Assembly established Houston County on January 21, 1871, and named it in honor of Sam Houston, governor of Tennessee and hero of Texas.
		The people voted to establish the new county in 1871 because they were too far from their respective courthouses in Dickson, Humphreys, and Stewart Counties to properly conduct business.
		Born into a history of industrial success, the progress of Houston County is as rich as the surrounding hills.
	www.mytennesseegenealogy.com /tn_county/ho.htm (1786 words)

	The Houston County Truth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Houston County is the most politically corrupt county in Georgia.
		The election fraud in 1996 brought financial harm to the citizens of Houston County because it removed a very important part part of our tax cap law that was in force since 1982.
		The consequence of the election fraud treachery was the removal of a provision in our tax cap law that said that any sales tax increase in Houston County had to be offset by a decrease in ad valorem taxes.
	members.tripod.com /geraldmreed/about.html (425 words)

	Houston County CLCP - Certified Literacy Community Program - Houston County Georgia ( GA ) - Warner Robins, Perry, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		We are a locally-funded consortium of volunteers from business, community, education and government, banding together to insure the future by fighting illiteracy.
		We believe our CLCP is important because it enables communities to improve their literacy rates, while fostering a collaborative approach and mobilizing all community resources to fight illiteracy.
		Houston County CLCP has been chosen by the U. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), as one of twelve promising community partnerships from around the country that support adult education.
	www.houstoncountyclcp.org /index.htm (423 words)

	Houston County schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
		In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCTs) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8.
		The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education.
		In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
	www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/ga/district_profile/91 (1185 words)

	broadband » News » Hyping WiMax - Intel nudges first WiMax enabled county
		The company is hoping to make Houston County, Georgia the first county to be fully wired (or un-wired as the case may be) via Wimax.
		Both reports claim county residents will see service in the $15 to $30 a month range, once two communications towers, each providing service in a 30-mile (48-km) radius, are built.
		One of the articles states that Intel selected that county because of the IT and military contractors located there and the county is looking to stimulate growth....thus share in the $2M cost.
	www.broadbandreports.com /shownews/36821 (2819 words)

	Houston County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
		Houston County was created on May 15, 1821 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1821 Extra.
		Houston County was organized by an act of the legislature approved Dec. 24, 1821 (Ga. Laws 1821, p.
		Later, portions of Houston County were used to create the following counties: DeKalb, Bibb, Pike, and Crawford (1822); Macon (1837); and Peach (1924).
	www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/ho.htm (837 words)

	Houston County Georgia Genealogy and History
		This web site will provide you with a variety of useful resources to help you with the genealogy & research of your Houston County, Georgia ancestors.
		Houston County, Georgia was established in 1821 from Indian lands, and was one of the largest counties in Georgia.
		After the Civil War, several families migrated from here to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and especially Texas.
	www.homestead.com /wamills/houston.html (76 words)

	Houston County, Georgia houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
		Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston County is $500 a month.
		Houston County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Georgia state average.
		Tornadoes in this county have caused 18 fatalities and 305 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
	www.city-data.com /county/Houston_County-GA.html (499 words)

	HOMES.COM: Houston County Georgia Real Estate - GA
		If you looking for real estate in Houston County Georgia or the surrounding area, Homes.com has a wealth of information about Houston County real estate, Houston County neighborhoods, new and existing Houston County homes, and Houston County-area Agents and Brokers.
		Houston County Homes: At Homes.com you have access to almost a million active home real estate listings nationwide.
		Houston County Agents and Brokers: Before you start your real estate buying or selling experience it is important to consult with a qualified Agent or Broker.
	realestate.homes.com /files/416182/realestate_co-GA-Houston.html (268 words)

	Houston County, Georgia, Online Information
		Site pages document much of the history for many Houston County families who migrated from Orangeburgh, SC in the 1830's to 1850's.
		Houston County was one of the counties formed after the TREATY of INDIAN SPRINGS; you may read the treay text which is on the Oklahoma State University Library site
		Georgia's largest African American Museum exhibiting African artifacts, African-American Inventors and famous military personnel, as well as, two large galleries with rotating art exhibits; it also boasts a grand centerpiece mural entitled "From Africa To America."
	www.rootsweb.com /~gahousto/hstonlin.html (1164 words)

	Houston County Real Estate, REALTORS, Houston Real Estate Agents, Homes For Sale, Home Values
		Estimate the value of your home or other Houston County homes in seconds, or get a professional estimate.
		HomeGain provides Houston County real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other property in Houston County.
		HomeGain has realty services to help you find a top Houston County real estate agent, get the value of your home and a comparative market analysis, view Houston County real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
	www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/GA/houston_county.html (343 words)

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