Welcome to the Upson County Assessors Office Web Site!
Notice to Property Owners and Occupants The Upson County Appraisal Staff is currently performing sales and annual reviews, this is to provide reasonable notice in accordance with Georgia Law (OCGA 48-5-264.1).
The Board of Commissioners has five members. The Commissioners serve staggered terms of four years. Some of these are elected at large and others by district. The Electorate chooses the
Chairman. Upson County was created in 1824 from parts of the original Monroe and Houston Counties. The northern half of Upson County was created from Monroe County. The southern half was created
from Houston County. Upson County was named for the Hon. Stephen Upson, one of Georgia's most successful lawyers. He died in August of 1824. The County seat is Thomaston and was named for
General Jett Thomas, famous in the War of 1812.
Upson County is located in middle Georgia with easy access to both Atlanta and Macon. It was ranked 54th in the State based on the 2000 census with a population of 27,597. Upson County has a total area of 326 square miles with over 592 miles of roads. The City of Thomaston is the County seat. Thomaston has a population of just over 9,400 based on the 2000 census. Other incorporated areas in Upson County include The Rock and Yatesville. |