Johnson County
Johnson County, Georgia is a rural county with a population of around 9,000 people, and its county seat is Wrightsville. It’s known for its historic courthouse and efforts to attract businesses and create local jobs, particularly in the poultry processing industry. The county also has a strong sense of community, with residents actively supporting local businesses.
Early on
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 U.S. vice-presidential candidate Herschel Vespasian Johnson.
Current
In 2023, the population was around 9,192. Wrightsville’s historic downtown offers a mix of old and new businesses. The courthouse is a notable landmark and was renovated as a Works Progress Administration project in 1938. Wrightsville is located on the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trail, as Union general William T. Sherman’s march to the sea passed through the area.