Clay County, Georgia
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 3,357. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 3,242. The county seat is Fort Gaines, Georgia.

History
The County is named in honor of Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century.
Clay was created by a February 16, 1854 act of the Georgia General Assembly using portions of Early and Randolph counties.