Twiggs County

Twiggs County is located in central Georgia, east of Macon and within the state’s Piedmont–Coastal Plain transition zone. Established in 1809 and named for Revolutionary War officer John Twiggs, it developed as an inland agricultural county tied to the region’s early plantation economy and later to timber and small-scale industry. The county is small in population, with roughly 8,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural, with low-density communities and extensive forest and farmland. Its landscape includes rolling terrain, creeks and wetlands, and access to the Ocmulgee River watershed. Major transportation routes such as Interstate 16 and U.S. Highway 80 connect the county to the Macon metropolitan area and coastal Georgia. Economic activity centers on forestry, agriculture, local services, and commuting to nearby employment hubs. The county seat is Jeffersonville, which serves as the primary administrative and civic center.

Twiggs County is a rural county in central Georgia within the Macon metropolitan area, located southeast of the city of Macon. For local government and planning resources, visit the Twiggs County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Twiggs County, Georgia), Twiggs County had:

• Population (2020): 8,023
• Population (2023 estimate): 7,946

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (most recent profile tables shown on the page):

• Persons under 18 years: 21.0%
• Persons 65 years and over: 19.4%
• Female persons: 47.1%
• Male persons (derived from 100% − female): 52.9%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• White alone: 52.4%
• Black or African American alone: 41.5%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.4%
• Asian alone: 0.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
• Two or more races: 5.1%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 2.9%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• Households (2018–2022): 3,040
• Persons per household (2018–2022): 2.46
• Housing units (2020): 3,672
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2018–2022): 78.7%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2018–2022): $118,800
• Median gross rent (2018–2022): $770

Twiggs County is a largely rural county in central Georgia with low population density, which typically increases last‑mile network costs and can constrain high‑speed internet availability, shaping reliance on email and other online communication.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published; broadband and device adoption serve as proxies for the share of residents who can readily use email. The U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) on data.census.gov provides Twiggs County indicators such as household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which track the practical ability to access webmail and account-based services. Age structure also influences adoption: older populations generally show lower rates of routine online account use, including email, compared with prime working-age groups; Twiggs County’s age distribution can be referenced via ACS age tables. Gender distribution is available in the same ACS profiles and is generally less predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity.

Infrastructure constraints are reflected in fixed-broadband availability and provider coverage. Public availability and technology types can be reviewed via the FCC National Broadband Map, and local service context is typically documented through Twiggs County government resources.

Twiggs County is a rural county in central Georgia, east of Macon, characterized by low population density, extensive forest and agricultural land, and small unincorporated communities. These physical and settlement patterns typically increase the cost per mile of building and maintaining cellular and backhaul infrastructure and can lead to greater variability in signal strength away from town centers and along less-traveled roads. County population size, density, and housing patterns can be referenced through Census.gov and the county’s geographic context through local government resources such as the Twiggs County website.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

• Network availability (supply-side): Where cellular carriers report they provide coverage (voice/LTE/5G) and where broadband-capable service is technically available.
• Household adoption and usage (demand-side): Whether residents subscribe to mobile service, rely on smartphones as their primary internet connection, and how intensively mobile data is used.

County-level datasets often measure availability more consistently than adoption; adoption is commonly published at state or multi-county survey levels rather than for a single rural county.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (adoption)

County-specific mobile subscription/adoption data is limited in standard public releases. The most commonly cited official sources provide:

• National and state-level indicators of mobile/broadband adoption rather than a direct “mobile penetration rate” for Twiggs County.
• County-level indicators for internet subscription and device access may be available through Census-derived products but do not always isolate “mobile subscription” cleanly from other internet subscription types.

Relevant official sources that can be used to characterize adoption patterns, with geographic drill-down where available:

• The U.S. Census Bureau’s household connectivity tables and survey products via Census computer and internet use resources (including American Community Survey-based tables and related tools). These are commonly used to describe:
  • Whether households have any internet subscription
  • Whether households are “cellular data plan only” (where published in the selected table/product)
  • Device availability (desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone in some products)

Limitation: Publicly accessible Census tables sometimes support county geography, but not every connectivity table includes a “cellular data plan” breakout at the county level, and sampling variability can be high for small counties. Where county estimates are suppressed or unreliable, only broader geographies (region/state) are definitive.

Network availability (4G/5G) and mobile internet connectivity

4G LTE availability (reported coverage)

In rural Georgia counties, LTE coverage is typically more widespread than 5G, but coverage can be uneven at the margins of carrier footprints and in heavily wooded areas.

• The FCC publishes carrier-reported mobile broadband coverage through its mapping program. The most direct reference for availability is the FCC National Broadband Map, which includes mobile coverage layers (LTE/5G) and allows location-based inspection.
• The FCC’s broader mobile data collection and methodology are described by the FCC Broadband Data Collection program.

Availability vs. performance: FCC maps represent reported availability and modeled coverage, not guaranteed indoor coverage or realized speeds at every address. Terrain, vegetation, tower spacing, and in-building attenuation can materially affect user experience even where coverage is reported.

5G availability (reported coverage)

5G in rural counties often appears in two forms:

• Low-band 5G (wider-area coverage, generally closer to LTE-like speeds)
• Mid-band 5G (higher capacity, more limited geographic footprint) High-band/mmWave is generally concentrated in dense urban cores rather than rural counties.

For Twiggs County, definitive statements about which 5G bands are present by carrier require using location-specific FCC map layers and carrier engineering disclosures rather than generalized statewide summaries. The most authoritative public, carrier-comparable view remains the FCC National Broadband Map.

Backhaul and broader broadband ecosystem

Mobile performance depends on tower backhaul (often fiber). Georgia’s statewide broadband planning and deployment context is documented by the Georgia Broadband Office, which provides statewide program information and mapping resources relevant to rural connectivity constraints.

Mobile internet usage patterns (how service is typically used)

County-specific usage volumes (GB/month), application mix, and time-of-day load are not generally published publicly at the county level. The most supportable, county-relevant usage patterns are those inferred from rural connectivity contexts and measured through broader datasets:

• Smartphone-as-primary-internet reliance is more common in areas where fixed broadband options are limited or costly, but a definitive Twiggs County rate requires a Census table that explicitly reports “cellular data plan only” at the county level (not always available).
• 4G-first experience: In rural areas, mobile internet use is frequently anchored on LTE, with 5G availability varying by corridor and proximity to towns and major highways. The FCC map provides the appropriate availability check at specific locations.

Limitations: Without a county-level published measure, statements about the share of residents using 4G vs. 5G day-to-day cannot be made definitively. Device capability (whether phones support 5G) and plan type also strongly influence observed usage.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Public county-level device-type distributions are not consistently available in a single, standard dataset. The Census Bureau’s connectivity resources (when table geography and variables permit) can describe whether households have:

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Desktop/laptop computers
• Other internet-capable devices

These data are typically derived from survey responses and may be released at varying geographic resolutions. The most consistent official entry point is Census computer and internet use resources.

What can be stated definitively for Twiggs County:

• Smartphones are the dominant mobile device category nationally and statewide, but a precise Twiggs County smartphone share requires a county-level table with that specific device variable.
• Non-phone mobile broadband devices (hotspots, fixed wireless routers using cellular, connected tablets) are generally harder to quantify publicly at the county level; they are not consistently separated from other subscription categories in public releases.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Twiggs County

Geography, settlement pattern, and infrastructure

• Low density and dispersed housing increases tower-to-user distance and can reduce indoor signal quality, especially in wooded areas.
• Forested terrain and rolling topography common in central Georgia can contribute to localized coverage variability due to radio propagation and line-of-sight constraints.
• Distance to major fiber routes and tower backhaul availability can influence capacity and peak-time performance.

These factors affect availability and quality, not necessarily adoption directly, but they can shape whether households rely on mobile as a substitute for fixed broadband.

Socioeconomic and age structure

The most defensible way to discuss demographic drivers at county level is through official demographic profiles (age distribution, income, educational attainment) from the Census Bureau:

• data.census.gov provides county-level demographic and housing characteristics used to contextualize connectivity adoption patterns (for example, internet subscription status by household characteristics where available).

Limitations: Linking a specific demographic trait (such as age or income) to a quantified “mobile-only” rate requires a published table with both variables at county geography. Where such cross-tabulations are not available at county level, only general associations observed in broader surveys can be referenced, and they do not yield a definitive county statistic.

Summary of what is measurable for Twiggs County vs. what is not

• Measurable (public, location-specific): Reported 4G/5G availability by location via the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Sometimes measurable (public, county tables may vary): Household internet subscription types and device access via data.census.gov and related Census connectivity resources.
• Not reliably measurable publicly at county level: Mobile penetration expressed as a single “mobile subscription rate,” mobile data consumption levels, and a definitive split of day-to-day 4G vs 5G usage among residents.

This structure distinguishes network availability (FCC coverage reporting) from adoption and device access (Census survey-based household measures) and reflects the primary limitation for Twiggs County: county-specific adoption metrics for mobile service are not consistently published in a single, authoritative public series.

Twiggs County is a small, largely rural county in central Georgia, positioned between Macon and Dublin and anchored by Jeffersonville (the county seat). Local employment patterns tied to regional services, commuting to the Macon area, and the county’s low-density settlement structure tend to align social media use with mobile-first access and community-oriented information sharing (local news, events, schools, churches, and public safety).

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• County-specific social media penetration figures are not published in standard public datasets (major sources generally report at the national or state level, not by county).
• As a benchmark for likely local adoption, U.S. adult social media use is widespread: national survey estimates show roughly 7 in 10+ U.S. adults use at least one social media site, with usage varying by age and other demographics, per Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet.
• Rural residence is associated with somewhat lower overall adoption than urban/suburban areas, while still representing a majority of adults, per Pew’s social media usage breakdowns that include community-type comparisons.

Age group trends (highest-use age groups)

National patterns (commonly used to approximate local age-use gradients where county data is unavailable) consistently show:

• 18–29: highest social media usage and highest multi-platform use.
• 30–49: high usage, often centered on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• 50–64: moderate-to-high usage, with heavier reliance on Facebook and YouTube.
• 65+: lowest usage overall, but Facebook and YouTube remain prominent among users. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet (age-by-platform tables).

Gender breakdown

• Across major platforms, gender skews differ by platform rather than showing a single uniform “social media gender gap.”
  • Women tend to over-index on visually oriented and social-networking apps (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest).
  • Men tend to over-index on some discussion- or news-adjacent platforms (e.g., Reddit) and certain messaging patterns.
• For platform-by-platform gender shares, Pew provides consolidated tables in its Social Media Fact Sheet.

Most-used platforms (benchmarks with percentages where available)

County-level platform share is not released publicly in standard sources; the most defensible approach is to cite national usage levels as benchmarks (platform rankings are typically stable across many U.S. localities, with rural areas often more Facebook-centric).

• YouTube: about 8 in 10 U.S. adults use it.
• Facebook: about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use it.
• Instagram: about 5 in 10 U.S. adults use it.
• Pinterest: about 3–4 in 10 U.S. adults use it.
• TikTok: about one-third of U.S. adults use it.
• LinkedIn: about 3 in 10 U.S. adults use it (typically higher among college-educated and higher-income adults). Source: Pew Research Center social media usage tables (latest survey year shown on the fact sheet).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Mobile-first consumption dominates in the U.S., and rural users often rely heavily on smartphones for social access; this reinforces short-form video viewing (YouTube/TikTok) and feed-based browsing (Facebook/Instagram). (Device and access context is summarized across Pew internet and mobile reporting; see Pew’s broader internet research hub: Pew Research Center: Internet & Technology.)
• Community information utility: In rural counties, Facebook commonly functions as a primary hub for community updates (local events, classifieds, school and sports announcements, weather, and incident updates) alongside local news websites and county/school pages.
• Age-driven platform splitting:
  • Younger adults: higher usage of TikTok and Instagram; heavier engagement with creator-led video, DMs, and algorithmic discovery.
  • Older adults: higher reliance on Facebook for groups, family updates, and local information; higher YouTube use for how-to and entertainment. (Patterns reflected in Pew’s age-by-platform tables: Pew social media fact sheet.)
• Engagement style: Public posting has declined relative to passive consumption, sharing, and private messaging in many national studies; comment activity often concentrates around local issues, community groups, and high-salience events (school closures, storms, elections), with routine engagement skewing toward scrolling, reacting, and sharing rather than original posts.

Twiggs County, Georgia family-related public records include vital records (birth and death certificates) maintained at the state level, and certain local court records that may document family relationships (name changes, divorce filings, guardianship, and probate matters). Georgia birth and death certificates are issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records; request methods include online ordering, mail, and in-person service through the state and participating county vital records offices (Georgia Department of Public Health: Vital Records). Adoption records in Georgia are generally sealed and access is restricted by statute and court order; publicly available adoption documentation is limited.

Twiggs County maintains court and property-related records that can reflect family associations, including probate estate files and guardianships handled by the Probate Court, and civil filings handled by the Superior Court Clerk. In-person access is typically available during business hours at county offices, and some indexing or contact information is provided through the county website (Twiggs County, Georgia (official website)). Court docket access varies by office and system; statewide case access may be available through Georgia’s portal (Georgia Courts: eAccess).

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to vital records (certified copies limited to eligible requesters for a statutory period) and to juvenile, adoption, and certain probate or guardianship matters, which may be confidential or partially redacted.

Types of records available

• Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

  • Marriage license/application: Created when a couple applies to marry in Twiggs County.
  • Marriage license return/certificate: Completed after the ceremony and returned for recording, creating the official county marriage record.
  • Certified copies: Issued by the county office that maintains the record.

• Divorce records

  • Divorce case file: Court file that may include the complaint/petition, service, motions, orders, settlement agreement, and final judgment.
  • Final judgment and decree of divorce: The court’s final order dissolving the marriage; commonly requested as proof of divorce.

• Annulment records

  • Annulment case file and final order: Annulments are handled as civil court matters. When granted, the court enters an order declaring the marriage void/voidable under Georgia law.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage records (Twiggs County)

  • Filed/maintained by: Twiggs County Probate Court, which issues and records marriage licenses.
  • Access methods:
    • In-person requests for certified copies through the Probate Court.
    • Requests may also be handled by mail depending on local procedures; requirements commonly include identification and applicable fees.
  • State-level availability: Georgia has statewide vital records services, but county Probate Courts are the primary custodians for county marriage licenses.

• Divorce and annulment records (Twiggs County)

  • Filed/maintained by: Twiggs County Superior Court Clerk, as divorce and annulment proceedings are filed in Superior Court in Georgia.
  • Access methods:
    • In-person access through the Superior Court Clerk’s office for case records, subject to restrictions.
    • Copies of the final decree and other documents are typically available through the Clerk, with fees for certification and copying.
    • Some docket information may be accessible through court record systems used by Georgia clerks, but availability varies by county and by case type.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license/record

  • Full legal names of both parties (including prior names where recorded)
  • Date of application and date of marriage
  • County of issuance and recording details (book/page or instrument number)
  • Ages or dates of birth (as recorded on the application)
  • Residences/addresses at time of application (varies by form/version)
  • Officiant name and title, and the return indicating the ceremony occurred
  • Witness information (varies)
  • Signatures and notarization/attestation as applicable

• Divorce decree and case file

  • Names of the parties and court case number
  • Filing date, judgment date, and county/court
  • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
  • Provisions on matters such as division of property and debts, alimony, child custody/visitation, child support, and name restoration (when applicable)
  • Settlement agreement incorporated into the final judgment (when applicable)
  • Related orders (temporary orders, contempt orders, modifications) may appear in the file

• Annulment order and case file

  • Names of the parties, case number, and court
  • Legal basis asserted and the court’s determination
  • Final order declaring the marriage annulled/void or denying annulment
  • Associated pleadings and supporting documents filed in the proceeding

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Marriage records

  • Marriage records are generally treated as public records at the county level, and certified copies are issued by the Probate Court. Access procedures may require identity verification for certified copies.
  • Information such as Social Security numbers is not included on publicly issued copies and is typically protected from disclosure.

• Divorce and annulment records

  • Court records are generally public, but specific documents or information may be restricted by Georgia law and court rules.
  • Sealed or protected content: Courts may seal records or redact sensitive information. Material involving minors, certain financial account identifiers, and other sensitive personal data may be restricted from public access.
  • Confidential addenda and protected information: Items such as Social Security numbers, confidential addresses, and certain medical or child-related information may be limited or handled through restricted filings.
  • Access limits by court order: Any part of a divorce or annulment file may be sealed by judicial order, limiting inspection and copying to authorized parties or as otherwise permitted by the court.

Twiggs County is a small, largely rural county in central Georgia, located east of Macon along the U.S. 80 corridor and within commuting distance of the Macon metropolitan labor market. The county’s settlement pattern is low-density with a small county seat (Jeffersonville) and scattered unincorporated communities, shaping school catchments, commuting behavior, and a housing stock dominated by single-family homes on larger lots.

Education Indicators

• Public school system and schools

  • Twiggs County is served by Twiggs County School District. The district’s main schools are:
    • Twiggs County Primary School
    • Twiggs County Elementary School
    • Twiggs County Middle School
    • Twiggs County High School
      (School list aligns with district and state directory naming used for Georgia public schools; see the Georgia Department of Education district and school directory: Georgia DOE school system listings.)

• Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratio (proxy): County-level ratios vary by year and grade configuration; a consistent, comparable proxy is the district/school “student-to-teacher” measure published in common education data products. In rural central Georgia districts of similar size, ratios are typically in the mid-teens to high-teens (≈14:1–18:1). A current year, district-specific value is most consistently retrieved from NCES school/district profiles: NCES Public School District Locator.
  • Graduation rate: Georgia reports high school graduation using the 4-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR). The most recent Twiggs County High School ACGR is published in the Georgia School Report Card system: Georgia School Report Card. (A single numeric rate is not restated here because it is updated annually within the report card interface and should be read from the most recent posted year.)

• Adult education levels (attainment)

  • For adult educational attainment, the standard source is the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (county level). The most recent ACS profile is accessible via:
    • data.census.gov (Twiggs County, GA educational attainment tables)
  • Pattern (ACS-based, typical for rural central Georgia):
    • A majority of adults hold at least a high school diploma (or equivalent).
    • A smaller minority hold a bachelor’s degree or higher relative to state and U.S. averages.
      (Percent values vary by ACS release year; the ACS table “Educational Attainment” provides the current county-specific percentages.)

• Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP/dual enrollment)

  • Georgia public high schools commonly offer a combination of:
    • Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways aligned with regional labor demand
    • Work-based learning options
    • Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and/or dual enrollment through Georgia’s dual enrollment framework
      Program availability and participation are reported in the Georgia School Report Card (course-taking, pathway participation, and readiness indicators): Georgia School Report Card.

• School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Georgia districts typically implement a mix of controlled building access, visitor sign-in procedures, student conduct codes, emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement. School-level climate and safety-related indicators are incorporated into state reporting and district handbooks.
  • Counseling resources in small districts are often delivered through school counselors (and, where available, additional student support staff). Staffing levels and student support indicators are most consistently reflected in school report card staffing and climate sections: Georgia School Report Card.

Employment and Economic Conditions

• Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

  • The most consistent official county unemployment series is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and Georgia labor-market reporting. County unemployment is released monthly and summarized annually. The latest county figures are available through:
    • BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
    • Georgia Department of Labor labor market information
  • Rural counties in the Macon-region commuter shed commonly track close to state trends but with somewhat higher volatility across months due to smaller labor force counts.

• Major industries and employment sectors

  • County employment by industry is typically concentrated in:
    • Educational services (public schools and related services)
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Retail trade
    • Manufacturing and/or logistics/transportation (often regionally based, with residents commuting to nearby job centers)
    • Public administration
    • Construction and agriculture/forestry (smaller but locally relevant)
      The most comparable county industry distribution is available from the ACS industry-of-employment tables on data.census.gov.

• Common occupations and workforce breakdown

  • In similar rural central Georgia counties, the largest occupation groups generally include:
    • Service occupations
    • Production, transportation, and material moving
    • Sales and office
    • Management/business and professional occupations (smaller share than metropolitan counties)
    • Construction and extraction
      County occupation distributions are reported in ACS occupation tables via data.census.gov.

• Typical commuting patterns and mean commute times

  • Commuting in Twiggs County is predominantly car-based, reflecting rural development patterns and limited fixed-route transit.
  • Mean commute time (ACS) for rural counties in the Macon area is commonly in the mid-20s to low-30s minutes range, reflecting out-commuting to Macon/Bibb and other nearby employment centers. The county’s current mean commute time is published in ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov.

• Local employment versus out-of-county work

  • Twiggs County functions as part of a regional labor market; out-of-county commuting is a defining feature, with a substantial share of residents working in adjacent counties (notably the Macon area). The ACS “place of work” commuting flow context is available through:
    • ACS commuting/flow tables on data.census.gov
      (A single percentage split is not restated here because the most recent value depends on the current ACS 5-year release; the ACS provides the definitive county estimate.)

Housing and Real Estate

• Homeownership rate and rental share

  • Twiggs County’s housing tenure is generally characterized by higher homeownership than urban Georgia counties, with rentals concentrated in Jeffersonville and along key corridors. The official county homeownership and rental shares are reported in ACS tenure tables on data.census.gov.

• Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value (ACS) is the standard county benchmark and is typically below the Georgia statewide median in rural central Georgia counties. Values and year-over-year trend context are available from ACS “Value” tables:
    • ACS median home value (Twiggs County) on data.census.gov
  • Trend (proxy): Like much of Georgia, the county experienced price appreciation during 2020–2023, followed by moderation as interest rates rose; rural markets often show fewer transactions and more variability.

• Typical rent prices

  • The county’s median gross rent (ACS) is the standard measure and is typically lower than metro-area medians, with limited large apartment inventory and more single-family rentals. Current median gross rent is reported in ACS rent tables on data.census.gov.

• Types of housing

  • The housing stock is dominated by:
    • Single-family detached homes (often on larger rural lots)
    • Manufactured housing (a common component in rural Georgia)
    • A smaller supply of multifamily apartments, concentrated near the county seat and along major routes
      Housing structure-type shares are available in ACS “Units in structure” tables via data.census.gov.

• Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • Residential clustering is strongest near Jeffersonville and along major roads, where access to schools, county services, and everyday retail is more direct. Outside these nodes, development is more dispersed, with longer travel distances to schools and services typical of rural counties.

• Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

  • In Georgia, property taxes are based on assessed value (generally 40% of fair market value) multiplied by local millage rates (county, school, and any municipal rates where applicable). County-specific millage rates are published by local tax authorities and can be cross-referenced via the Georgia Department of Revenue:
    • Georgia Department of Revenue (local government services and property tax context)
  • A comparable statewide benchmark for owner costs is ACS “selected monthly owner costs,” and “median real estate taxes paid” (where available) in county housing cost tables on data.census.gov.
    (A single “average rate” and “typical homeowner cost” is not restated here because millage and effective tax burdens vary by taxing jurisdiction within the county and update annually; the definitive millage and levy figures are maintained locally and by the state.)