An official process to create Treutlen County was spearheaded by Neil L. Gillis, known as the "father of Treutlen County" due to his efforts. The state constitutional amendment to create Treutlen County was proposed by the Georgia General Assembly on August21, 1917, and ratified November5, 1918, officially making it Georgia's 154th county. The county is made up of former sections of Emanuel and Montgomery counties, and is named for John A. Treutlen, Georgia's first state governor following adoption of the state Constitution of 1777. By this time, as Soperton had become larger than Lothair, it was the clear choice for county seat.
An official process to create Treutlen County was spearheaded by Neil L Gillis known as the "father of Treutlen County" due to his efforts The state constitutional amendment to create Treutlen County was proposed by the Georgia General Assembly on August21 1917 and ratified November5 1918 officially making it Georgia's 154th county The county is made up of former sections of Emanuel and Montgomery counties and is named for John A Treutlen Georgia's first state governor following adoption of the state Constitution of 1777 By this time as Soperton had become larger than Lothair it was the clear choice for county seat