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| name = Brantley County, Georgia<br />
| settlement_type = County<br />
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| image_map = Map of Georgia highlighting Brantley County.svg<br />
| map_caption = Location in the state of Georgia<br />
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| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = United States<br />
| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = Georgia<br />
| established_title = Founded<br />
| established_date = 1920<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Nahunta, Georgia|Nahunta]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 447<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 442<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 5<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 18,021<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = auto<br />
| timezone = Eastern<br />
| utc_offset = -5<br />
| timezone_DST = Eastern<br />
| utc_offset_DST = -4<br />
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'''Brantley County''' is a county located in the southeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,021. The county seat is [[Nahunta, Georgia|Nahunta]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Brantley County was created in 1920 from pieces of [[Charlton County, Georgia|Charlton]], [[Pierce County, Georgia|Pierce]], and [[Wayne County, Georgia|Wayne]] counties. It was named after Benjamin D. Brantley, a prominent local businessman and politician.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 447 square miles (1,160 km²), of which 442 square miles (1,140 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (1.1%) is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Wayne County, Georgia|Wayne County]] - north<br />
* [[Glynn County, Georgia|Glynn County]] - east<br />
* [[Camden County, Georgia|Camden County]] - southeast<br />
* [[Charlton County, Georgia|Charlton County]] - south<br />
* [[Ware County, Georgia|Ware County]] - southwest<br />
* [[Pierce County, Georgia|Pierce County]] - west<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,021 people, 6,500 households, and 4,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16/km²).<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Brantley County is served by the Brantley County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and [[Brantley County High School]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Brantley County include [[U.S. Route 82]] and [[U.S. Route 301]].<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
* [[Nahunta, Georgia|Nahunta]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Hoboken, Georgia|Hoboken]]<br />
* [[Waynesville, Georgia|Waynesville]]<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Brantley County is primarily based on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing. The county's rural setting provides a backdrop for farming and timber production.<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[Benjamin D. Brantley]] - The county's namesake, known for his contributions to local business and politics.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Georgia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.brantleycountyga.com/ Brantley County Government]<br />
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