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| name = Coffee County<br />
| settlement_type = County<br />
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| image_map = Map of Georgia highlighting Coffee 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 = 1854<br />
| seat_type = County seat<br />
| seat = [[Douglas, Georgia|Douglas]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 603<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 575<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 28<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 43,062<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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'''Coffee 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 43,062. The county seat is [[Douglas, Georgia|Douglas]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Coffee County was created on February 9, 1854, from portions of [[Telfair County, Georgia|Telfair]], [[Irwin County, Georgia|Irwin]], [[Clinch County, Georgia|Clinch]], and [[Ware County, Georgia|Ware]] counties. It was named after General [[John E. Coffee]], a state legislator and a U.S. Congressman.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 603 square miles (1,560 km²), of which 575 square miles (1,490 km²) is land and 28 square miles (73 km²) (4.6%) is water.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Telfair County, Georgia|Telfair County]] - north<br />
* [[Jeff Davis County, Georgia|Jeff Davis County]] - northeast<br />
* [[Bacon County, Georgia|Bacon County]] - east<br />
* [[Ware County, Georgia|Ware County]] - southeast<br />
* [[Clinch County, Georgia|Clinch County]] - south<br />
* [[Atkinson County, Georgia|Atkinson County]] - southwest<br />
* [[Berrien County, Georgia|Berrien County]] - west<br />
* [[Irwin County, Georgia|Irwin County]] - northwest<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 43,062 people, 15,000 households, and 10,000 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was diverse, with a significant portion of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Coffee County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade being significant sectors. The county is known for its production of tobacco, peanuts, and cotton.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Coffee County is served by the [[Coffee County School District]], which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to [[South Georgia State College]], which offers a range of undergraduate programs.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways that pass through Coffee County include [[U.S. Route 441]], [[U.S. Route 221]], and [[Georgia State Route 32]]. The [[Douglas Municipal Airport (Georgia)|Douglas Municipal Airport]] provides air service to the region.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
* [[Douglas, Georgia|Douglas]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Ambrose, Georgia|Ambrose]]<br />
* [[Broxton, Georgia|Broxton]]<br />
* [[Nicholls, Georgia|Nicholls]]<br />
* [[West Green, Georgia|West Green]]<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
* [[Bert Lance]], a prominent banker and political figure, was born in Coffee County.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Coffee County, Georgia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.coffeecountygov.com/ Coffee County Government]<br />
* [http://www.cityofdouglas.com/ City of Douglas]<br />
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