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Emanuel County, Georgia
Emanuel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 21,837. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 22,108. The county seat is Swainsboro, Georgia.
History
The County was created on December 10, 1812 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly from land originally in parts of Bulloch and Montgomery counties.
Portions of Johnson (1858), Jenkins (1905), Toombs (1905), Candler (1914), and Treutlen (1918) counties were taken from Emanuel's original borders.
Emanuel County is named in honor of former Governor of Georgia David Emanuel.
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