Answer:
1. County
2. because of the historically rural economy of Georgia resulting in few major cities
Explanation:
Georgia local government is divided into various counties, with over 150 counties, more than any other U.S. state except Texas.
Hence, the main purpose of Georgia's local governments is COUNTY because "of the historically rural economy of Georgia resulting in few major cities", while they also acts to keep records straight and to provide swift justice in a rural society
