Johnson County, Georgia
Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 8,560. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 9,538. The county seat is Wrightsville, Georgia.

History
Johnson county was created by the Georgia legislature December 11, 1858 from parts of Emanuel, Laurens and Washington counties. Johnson County was named for Georgia governor, senator, and unsuccessful U.S. vice-presidential candidate Herschel Vespasian Johnson.