Johnston County is located in the central part of North Carolina and is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area. The county seat is Smithfield.

Johnston County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, approving the county budget, and setting policies for county government.

The county is served by a number of departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Services, Health Department, Planning and Development, and Parks and Recreation.

The county is served by Johnston Community College, which offers a variety of educational opportunities. The county is also home to several public and private schools, including Johnston County Public Schools, Johnston Community College, and Johnston County Early College High School.

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