Georgia Code
Title 36 - Local Government
Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 36-1-1. Names of Counties - The state is divided into 159 counties, whose boundaries and...

§ 36-1-2. Extent of Jurisdiction of Counties Divided by Water - Whenever a stream of water is the boundary of a...

§ 36-1-3. County a Body Corporate; Power to Sue and Be Sued Generally - Every county is a body corporate, with power to sue...

§ 36-1-4. When County Liable to Be Sued - A county is not liable to suit for any cause...

§ 36-1-5. Service Upon County - In all cases in which a county is a party...

§ 36-1-6. Publication of Annual Financial Statement; Contents - All boards of county commissioners, county commissioners, county managers, or...

§ 36-1-7. Submission to Grand Jury of Sworn Returns of Receipts and Disbursements; Approval or Disapproval; Appearance to Explain Errors; Failure to Make Return - History. Ga. L. 1876, p. 13, §§ 1-3; Code 1882,...

§ 36-1-8. Investment of Certain Tax Proceeds in Authorized Bonds; Registration of Bonds - History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 86, §§ 1, 2; Code...

§ 36-1-9. Payment Into County Treasury - Any county official, officer, or employee who is charged with...

§ 36-1-10. Employment of Accountant to Examine Books - The county governing authority is authorized, whenever it deems it...

§ 36-1-11. Additional Temporary Personnel and Equipment for Assistance of County Officers or Departments - The governing authorities of the various counties shall have the...

§ 36-1-11.1. Expenditure of Funds for Insurance and Employment Benefits - History. Code 1981, § 36-1-11.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-1-12. Courthouse to Remain Open During Normal Working Hours - It shall be the duty and responsibility of the governing...

§ 36-1-13. Speculation in County Orders by County Officer - Any public officer of any county in this state who...

§ 36-1-14. Interested Transactions Prohibited; Removal From Office for Violation - History. Ga. L. 1898, p. 105, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 36-1-15. Prohibition, Regulation, and Taxation of Fortunetelling and Similar Practices - The county governing authority may by proper ordinance prohibit, regulate,...

§ 36-1-16. Garbage, Trash, Waste, or Refuse Not to Be Transported Across State or County Boundaries for Dumping Without Permission; Exemption - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 445, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 36-1-17. Authority of County Employees to Issue Citations for Violation of Ordinances and Regulations in Counties Having Population of 550,000 or More; Jurisdiction; Effect of Failure to Respond - In all counties of this state having a population of...

§ 36-1-18. Authority of Counties Having Population of 550,000 or More to Assess Against Cost of Repairing Streets as Necessitated by Private Construction Activity; Liens - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 3259, §§ 1, 2.

§ 36-1-19.1. Appropriations for Charitable Grants or Contributions in Counties Having Population of 400,000 or More; Boards or Councils to Establish Procedures and Advise Governing Authorities - History. Code 1981, § 36-1-19.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-1-20. Ordinances for Governing and Policing of Unincorporated Areas of County - History. Code 1981, § 36-1-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-1-21. Civil Service System for County Employees - History. Code 1981, § 36-1-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-1-23. Purchase From County of Materials Used in the Construction of Water Systems, Sewer Systems, Storm and Drainage Systems, Buildings, or Other Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 36-1-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-1-24. Training Classes for Clerks of Governing Authority of County - History. Code 1981, § 36-1-24 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 36-1-25. Official Minutes of Meetings - Official minutes of the meetings of a county governing authority...

§ 36-1-26. Contracts for Utility Services; Terms and Conditions - The governing authority of any county in this state may...

§ 36-1-27. Referendum Approval Required Prior to Expenditure of Public Funds for Establishment of Fixed Guideway Transit; Definitions; Submission of the Question to Qualified Voters; Ballot Language - Click to view ‘‘( ) YES Shall the expenditure of...