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Gilmer County, Georgia

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Gilmer County
Gilmer County courthouse in Ellijay
Gilmer County courthouse in Ellijay
Map of Georgia highlighting Gilmer County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°41′N 84°28′W / 34.69°N 84.46°W / 34.69; -84.46
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1832; 192 years ago (1832)
Named forGeorge Rockingham Gilmer
SeatEllijay
Largest cityEllijay
Area
 • Total431 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Land427 sq mi (1,110 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12 km2)  1.1%
Population
 • Total31,353
 • Density73/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.gilmercounty-ga.gov

Gilmer County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, 31,353 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Ellijay.[2]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Gilmer County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.