Thomas County, Georgia
Thomas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population is 44,692 according to the 2005 U.S. Census Estimate. The county seat is Thomasville.
History
Thomas County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 24,1825. The County is named for Jett Thomas, officer in the War of 1812 who is also known for overseeing the construction of the first building at the University of Georgia (originally referred to as Franklin College and known today as Old College) as well as the state capitol at Milledgeville.
