What is the basic unit of local government in Georgia?

• A. The county.
• B. The city.
• C. The township.
• D. The district.

Answer: (A)

Georgia’s local government is organized around counties as the primary administrative units. The state is divided into 159 counties, each with its own government that provides core services for both unincorporated areas and the municipalities within its borders. Cities exist as incorporated municipalities within a county, but they’re not the overarching governing unit for the entire county. Georgia does not use township government, and while districts (like school or special districts) can exist, they aren’t the basic framework for local governance. So the basic unit of local government in Georgia is the county.