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Moultrie, Georgia

Moultrie is the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. It is the third largest city in Southwest Georgia, behind Thomasville and Albany. As of the 2020 census, Moultrie's population was 14,638. It was originally known as Ochlockoney until it was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1859. Moultrie is an agricultural community set in the Southern Rivers part of Georgia.

Downtown Moultrie contains the Moultrie Commercial Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes the Colquitt Theatre.

It is well known for its boutiques and farming industry. Moultrie is the home of former US Senator Saxby Chambliss.

History
The city was named after Gen. William Moultrie, the Revolutionary War hero after whom Fort Moultrie was named following the successful defense of Charleston, South Carolina, against the British under Peter Parker, an anniversary subsequently celebrated as Carolina Day.

Colquitt County became the 115th county in Georgia by an act of the Legislature on February 25, 1856. It was named after Walter Terry Colquitt, a minister, statesman and lawyer who was a military leader in the mid-1800s. In 1879, a charter was adopted and 50 acres (0.03 km2) in the center of the county was declared the county seat.

Founders of naval stores started harvesting timber in the late 1890s. They set up turpentine stills and built tram roads, allowing for the railroad to come into the territory. The Boston & Albany line, which later became the Georgia Northern Railway, was the first through town, bringing with it growth and prosperity for the county. Practically every train brought new residents interested in supplying naval stores or working in the sawmills.

By 1900, through the work of businessmen, bankers and speculators, the county was becoming a farmer's paradise.

Land was cleared and development companies began dividing the forested area into farm tracts. Experienced farmers from north Georgia and the Carolinas were invited to come and develop the land. The county's agriculture industry thrives today.

Geography
Located in southwest Georgia, Moultrie is in the center of Colquitt County, 24 mi west of Interstate 75, and about 200 mi south of Atlanta and 60 mi northeast of Tallahassee, Florida. The city is located between Albany to the northwest, Tifton to the northeast, Thomasville to the southwest, and Valdosta to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.8 sqkm, of which 42.3 sqkm is land and 0.5 sqkm, or 1.15%, is water. Moultrie is located at 31.17028°N, -83.78361°W (31.170188, -83.783601).

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,638 people, 4,945 households, and 2,988 families residing in the city.

Colquitt County School District
Moultrie public schools are controlled by the Colquitt County Board of Education. The Colquitt County School District holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, consisting of ten elementary schools, a middle school, a junior high school, and one high school. As of November 27, 2020, the district had more than 9,100 students and 1,351 staff, which includes both certified and classified staff.

Elementary schools
 * Cox Elementary School
 * Doerun Elementary School
 * Funston Elementary School
 * G.E.A.R. Gifted Center
 * Hamilton Elementary School
 * Norman Park Elementary School
 * Odom Elementary School
 * Okapilco Elementary School
 * Stringfellow Elementary School
 * Sunset Elementary School
 * Wright Elementary School
 * Pre-K Program

Middle schools
 * Williams Middle School

Junior high schools
 * C. A. Gray Junior High School

High schools Alternative schools
 * Colquitt County High School

 * Colquitt County Achievement Center

Private schools
Colquitt County also has a small, private Christian School, Colquitt Christian Academy, which is located at Calvary Baptist Church.

Higher education

 * Southern Regional Technical College – Main Campus
 * Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – Moultrie Campus
 * Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – South Georgia Campus. PCOM South Georgia opened in August 2019, offering a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, and added a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences in the fall of 2020.

Industry
Industry in the Moultrie area grew considerably when Sanderson Farms opened a processing plant in 2006 that now employs over 1,000 workers, over 10 percent of the local workforce. The manufacturer of light, single-engined STOL aircraft, the Maule Air, is also located in Moultrie.

Telecommunications
There are three radio channels and three television stations located in Moultrie.

 * Radio
 * WMTM-1300 AM News/Talk
 * WMTM-93.9 FM Oldies Cruisin' 94
 * WWGW-LP 102.5 FM

 * Television
 * WSWG CBS TV'
 * CW44 CW TV
 * WSWG2 My Network TV

Historic sites
Moultrie is home to several sites on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Colquitt County, Georgia of the National Register of Historic Places.

Points of interest

 * Museum of Colquitt County History
 * Reed Bingham State Park – offers camping, hiking, fishing, birding, and boating on a 375 acre lake. Wildlife includes bald eagles, alligators, and gopher tortoises.
 * Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library
 * Spence Field
 * Colquitt County Arts Center – home to permanent collections, theatre groups, concerts, art education, and the Fall Quilt Exhibition
 * Tom White Linear Park – a 7.5 mile "Rails to Trails" project, for walkers and cycle enthusiasts
 * St. Mark's Anglican Church

Transportation
Moultrie is served by US 319, which connects to Interstate 75 and Interstate 10. State Road 37 and State Road 111 also run through Moultrie. Moultrie has two public airports used primarily for general aviation, Moultrie Municipal Airport and Spence Airport.

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Norman Park, Georgia

Norman Park is a city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 963 in 2020.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Norman Park as a town in 1902. The community was named after J.B. Norman, a founder of the local but now-defunct Norman College.

Geography
Norman Park is located at 31.27111°N, -83.68417°W (31.271075, -83.684196). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 sqmi, of which 3.1 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi, or 0.64%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 849 people, 328 households, and 246 families residing in the city. In 2020, its population was 963.

Education
It is a part of the Colquitt County School District and served by Colquitt County High School.There is also a small elementary school nearby called Norman Park elementary school.

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Omega, Georgia

Omega is a city in Tift and Colquitt counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 1,318 in 2020.

History
Omega was originally called Surrey, and under the latter name was founded ca. 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point.

Geography
Omega is located at 31.33972°N, -83.595°W (31.339684, -83.595036).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, of which 1.8 sqmi is land and 0.56% is water.

Demographics
At the 2020 United States census, there were 1,318 people, 440 households, and 326 families residing in the city.

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Riverside, Colquitt County, Georgia

Riverside was a town in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 35 at the 2010 census. Riverside surrendered its municipal charter effective August 18, 2016, due to low population.

History
The community was named for its riverside setting on the Ochlockonee River. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Riverside as a town in 1907.

Geography
Riverside was located at 31.17861°N, -83.805°W (31.178587, -83.805121).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 0.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 57 people, 20 households, and 16 families residing in the town. The population density was 263.7 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 120.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.25% White, and 1.75% from two or more races.

There were 20 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 38.6% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 62.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $14,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,102. There were 25.0% of families and 29.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 44.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Evans, Georgia

Evans is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Augusta and is part of the Augusta metropolitan area. The population was 29,011 at the 2010 census, up from 17,727 at the 2000 census.

Evans County is named after General Clement A. Evans, however according to an interview with his son, Lawton B. Evans, in the Augusta Chronicle, the town of Evans was not named after his father, but rather after an unrelated family by the same last name. Evans is the de facto county seat of Columbia County, although Appling still holds the de jure designation. The Columbia County Government Center, the Government Complex Addition, and the Columbia County Courthouse Annex are all located in Evans.

Geography
Evans is located in eastern Columbia County, bordered to the northeast by the Savannah River, which forms the South Carolina state line. To the southeast is the town of Martinez. Downtown Augusta is 11 mi to the southeast.

The original community of Evans is centered on North Belair Road (Georgia State Route 383 (SR 383)) southwest of Washington Road (SR 104). The community extends west from this point to Gibbs Road and Crawford Creek and south as far as Columbia Road (SR 232), but most of the settled area is north of Washington Road and Evans to Locks Road, extending west as far as Little Kiokee Creek and east to Stevens Creek Dam on the Savannah River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 68.8 km2, of which 65.4 km2 is land and 3.3 km2, or 4.87%, is water.

Demographics
Evans first appeared as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census.

2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,536 people, 11,171 households, and 8,897 families residing in the CDP.

Parks and recreation
Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events operates a number of parks and trails including the Evans Towne Center Park located in the heart of Evans adjacent to The Plaza development project and including the Lady Antebellum Pavilion.

The Euchee Creek Greenway is a developing bike and pedestrian project. As of 2023, the trail is open in two sections, with the southern segment consisting of an approximately two-mile section in Grovetown. A separate section is complete to the north, stretching over five miles from the Canterbury Farms subdivision north to Patriots Park. Future plans call for extending the trail further north and east to provide an off-road connection all the way to Savannah Rapids Park, via the existing Evans to Locks Multi-Use Trail.

Education
Evans is served by the Columbia County Public School System.

Elementary schools
Seven public elementary schools serve Evans: Blue Ridge Elementary, Evans Elementary, Greenbrier Elementary, Lewiston Elementary, Parkway Elementary, River Ridge Elementary, and Riverside Elementary.

Middle schools
Four public middle schools serve Evans: Evans Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Lakeside Middle School, and Riverside Middle School.

High schools
Three public high schools serve Evans: Evans High School, Greenbrier High School, Lakeside High School

Infrastructure
Major highways include:

Notable people

 * Ben Hayslip

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Grovetown, Georgia

Grovetown is a city in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Augusta metropolitan area and the Central Savannah River Area. The 2019 population estimate was 15,152. The mayor is Gary Jones.

History
From the building of the Georgia Railroad, which travels through the city until at least the 1860s, the community was known as "Belair". The city was chartered by the Georgia Legislature and officially incorporated on January 1, 1881. The name of the small village purportedly came from the old Grove Baptist Church that was founded in 1808. A poet famous in the post-Civil War era, Paul Hamilton Hayne, moved to Copse Hill in the Parham Road area in the 1860s. He solicited the United States Postal Service to establish the Grovetown post office. The first U.S. mail service was inaugurated on September 28, 1877, with Charles Clifford as postmaster. Mr. Clifford was also the train depot agent and the owner of the corner store.

The first railroad depot was a small structure built in 1878–79. The last depot was an ornate structure built in 1891 at a cost of $5,041.74. It served the citizens of Grovetown until 1970, when passenger trains no longer traveled on the Augusta–Atlanta line. It was demolished in 1973.

Many wealthy and influential Augusta residents had summer homes in Grovetown, escaping the heat and disease of the city. They commuted on the old "Picayune" train, relying on its frequent service. The Rosland Hotel, later known as the "Eagle", was built in the 1880s. Its huge rotunda was frequently used for church gatherings, suppers, parties, and dances. It later became a boarding house and burned in the 1970s. The Church of Christ is now located on the site.

Several country stores were established on Old Wrightsboro Road near the railroad crossing. One was S. F. Poole's store, where the gazebo now stands at the corner with Robinson Avenue, with a "philosophers' bench" by the door. During the early days, many famous residents lived in the Grovetown area: Hayne, the literary figure; Stewart Phinizy and James Tobin, cotton brokers; Charles Phinizy, banker and railroad president; Dr. H. H. Steiner, physician; and John Dodge, pharmacist and harness racing enthusiast. Dodge brought his stable from Ohio and built a large home and racetrack.

With the construction of Camp Gordon in 1942, Grovetown experienced rapid growth; it was no longer a small agricultural town. Due to its close proximity to Fort Gordon (now Fort Eisenhower), Many military families looked to Grovetown for housing. Gradually, more and more retired military saw the benefits of living in the small town and population began to grow and stabilize.

Annexation and multi-housing construction has increased the population of the formerly quiet town. Currently, Grovetown has a population of approximately 15,000, up from the 1990 census figure of 3,596. A variety of stores, dining establishments, schools, and churches add to the town's culture. Services include recreational facilities, a public safety department, two fire stations, water and sewer services, a senior center, and museum.

Geography
Grovetown is located in southern Columbia County. Downtown Augusta is 15 mi east. The northern boundary of Fort Eisenhower is 2 mi south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Grovetown has a total area of 12.5 sqkm, of which 0.03 sqkm, or 0.23%, is water.

Climate and weather extremes
Grovetown has yet had some extreme weather. The strongest tornado was an EF2 on October 31, 2019. The highest temperature was 108 °F both on August 10, 2007, and on August 21, 1983. The coldest temperature was −1 °F set on January 21, 1985.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,577 people, 4,028 households, and 2,986 families residing in the city.

Parks and recreation
City parks include the Liberty Park Community Center, and Goodale Park, which is named after Joseph Daniel "Danny" Goodale Jr., a Vietnam veteran who died in 1969. The city has also added Kiddie Park, as well as Historical Park. Friendship Park is located at the Veterans wall on Robinson Ave and is referred to as Freedom Park. They also have a Wildflower Park at the corner of Robinson Ave. and Johns Street.

Education
Grovetown Middle School, Grovetown Elementary School, and Cedar Ridge Elementary School are located in the city limits of Grovetown. Grovetown High School, Columbia Middle School, Brookwood Elementary School, Euchee Creek Elementary School, and Baker Place Elementary School are located near the city.

Transportation
Grovetown is mainly served by Georgia State Route 223 (SR 223), locally known as Robinson Avenue from just northwest of Fort Eisenhower's Gate 2 to the intersection with Harlem–Grovetown Road and as Wrightsboro Road past this point. It is also served by SR 388 east of this intersection. Here, SR 388 takes on the Wrightsboro Road name until an intersection with Katherine Street. At this intersection, the state highway turns left onto Horizon South Parkway, while Wrightsboro Road continues toward Augusta. Harlem–Grovetown Road connects the city with Harlem.

There are railroad tracks of CSX Transportation that extend through Grovetown, used mostly by freight trains.

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Harlem, Georgia

Harlem is a city in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Augusta metropolitan area. The population was 2,666 at the 2010 census, up from 1,814 in 2000. This city was named after the neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan. Harlem is the birthplace of comedian Oliver Hardy; the annual Harlem Oliver Hardy Festival is held on the first Saturday each October on Main Street in his honor.

History
From the building of the Georgia Railroad which passes through town until at least the 1860s, Harlem was known as Saw Dust. The town is twinned with Ulverston in England, the birthplace of Stan Laurel, comedy partner of Oliver Hardy.

Geography
Harlem is located in southern Columbia County at 33.41694°N, -82.31389°W (33.416822, -82.313762), with its western boundary following the McDuffie County line. U.S. Routes 78 and 278 pass through the center of town, leading east 23 mi to downtown Augusta and west 12 mi to Thomson. U.S. Route 221 crosses US 78/278 in the center of town, leading north 5 mi to Interstate 20 and 21 mi to the South Carolina border, and south 16 mi to Wrens.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Harlem has a total area of 11.7 km2, of which 0.04 sqkm, or 0.36%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,571 people, 1,021 households, and 645 families residing in the city.

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Martinez, Georgia

Martinez is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is a northwestern suburb of Augusta and is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 34,535 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Martinez is located in eastern Columbia County at 33.51611°N, -82.1°W (33.516089, -82.100024). It is bordered to the southeast by the city of Augusta in Richmond County. To the north and northwest is the CDP of Evans. Interstate 20 forms the short southern boundary of Martinez, with access from Exits 194 (Georgia State Route 383/South Belair Road) and 195 (Wheeler Road).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 37.9 sqkm, of which 37.6 sqkm is land and 0.3 sqkm, or 0.76%, is water.

Martinez has an elevation of 361 ft above sea level, about 200 ft higher than downtown Augusta. The areas of the CDP closest to the Richmond County line tend to be relatively flat, while land further west is hillier. Trees in Martinez are seen mainly in the subdivisions, as the main roads are crowded with businesses. They include pine, oak, sweet gum, hickory, and a variety of other species.

History
The founder was Jose Antonio Martinez y Zaldivar, a wealthy man from Camagüey Cuba. He bought land in Columbia County in 1869 and named it El Cordero Ranch which Cordero means Lamb. His children were: Robert Martinez, Dolores Delgado, Fannie Martinez and Marie Perrin. Upon the death of Marie in 1936 in Bath, Georgia, Robert lived in Cuba, and both Dolores and Fannie in Jacksonville, Florida.

On November 5, 1876, Marie Martinez married Mr. George Perrin at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Augusta, Georgia. The 1880 US Census indicates George was a druggist and was 29 years old. Marie was 22, and they resided on Broad Street #1109. The couple had one son, Thomas Wright Perrin, born on August 23, 1885. El Cordero Ranch is now only 20 acres in size. His old hacienda and several buildings, barns and a water tower still stand off Old Ferry Road in Martinez (near the intersection of River Watch Parkway and Baston Road). It's private property not open to the public.

José Antonio Martinez y Zaldivar died on January 26, 1891, and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, next to his wife Josefa Amalia Duque De Estrada y Varona who died on October 19, 1882

Demographics
Martinez was first listed as a CDP in the 1980 U.S. Census.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,535 people, 11,780 households, and 8,153 families residing in the CDP.

Schools
The school district is Columbia County School System.
 * Lakeside High School
 * Evans High School
 * Greenbrier High School
 * Adventist Christian School
 * Lakeside Middle School
 * Riverside Middle School
 * Columbia Middle School
 * Greenbrier Middle School
 * Evans Middle School
 * Stallings Island Middle School
 * Martinez Elementary School
 * Blue Ridge Elementary School
 * Westmont Elementary School
 * South Columbia Elementary School
 * Stevens Creek Elementary School

Private schools:
 * Augusta Preparatory Day School
 * Augusta Christian Schools

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Adel, Georgia

Adel is a city in and the county seat of Cook County, Georgia, United States, located 52 mi southeast of Albany. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,571.

History
The original name of the city was Puddleville. The city's first postmaster, Joel "Uncle Jack" Parrish, wanted to change the name of the city. It is believed that he saw the name "Philadelphia" on a croaker sack and struck out the first and last four letters to create the present name of Adel.

The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway arrived in Adel in the 1880s. Adel was incorporated as a town in 1889.

Tornadoes
On January 22, 2017, a low-end EF3 tornado struck the extreme southern portion of Adel. Sunshine Acres, a local mobile home park, experienced severe damage, with over 20 homes destroyed and others damaged; seven residents were killed and an indeterminate number were injured or displaced. The tornado ultimately killed 14 people. An EF1 tornado also moved through the city on April 23, 2020 On January 22, 2023, a low-end EF2 tornado caused major damage on the north side of town.

Geography
Adel is located just south of the center of Cook County at 31.13833°N, -83.42583°W (31.138466, -83.425944). It is bordered to the north by Sparks. U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of town as Hutchinson Avenue, and Interstate 75 passes through the western side of the city, with access from Exit 39. Valdosta is 26 mi to the south, and Tifton is 23 mi to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Adel has a total area of 21.3 km2, of which 20.9 km2 is land and 0.5 km2, or 2.21%, is water.

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adel has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,571 people, 2,111 households, and 1,108 families residing in the city.

Cook County School District
The Cook County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 188 full-time teachers and over 3,215 students.
 * Cook Primary School
 * Cook Elementary School
 * Cook Middle School
 * Cook High School

Library
Adel is served by the Cook County Public Library.

Notable people

 * Ray McKinnon – actor and producer
 * Kaleb Cowart – baseball player (LA Angels 2015–2019)
 * Eugene Patterson

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Cecil, Georgia

Cecil is a town in Cook County, Georgia, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census and 284 in 2020.

History
A post office called Cecil was established in 1888. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Cecil as a town in 1890.

Geography
Cecil is located at 31.04722°N, -83.39333°W (31.047092, -83.393416).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, of which 0.9 sqmi is land and 1.18% is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 284 people, 128 households, and 82 families residing in the city.

Arts and culture
South Georgia Motorsports Park, a racing venue, is located near Cecil.

The town offers rustic accommodations at the Cecil Bay RV Park.

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Lenox, Georgia

Lenox is a town in Cook County, Georgia, United States. The population was 752 at the 2020 census.

History
Lenox was platted in 1888, when the railroad was extended to that point. According to tradition, the town was named after a certain "lean ox". The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the town in 1901.

Geography
Lenox is located in northern Cook County at 31.26667°N, -83.46667°W (31.2712, -83.4654). U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of the town as Robinson Street, and Interstate 75 passes through the west side of the town, with access from Exit 49. Tifton is 13 mi to the north, and Adel, the Cook County seat, is 10 mi to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lenox has a total area of 4.2 km2, of which 0.08 sqkm, or 1.86%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 752 people, 333 households, and 194 families residing in the town.

Festivities
Lenox is the home of the Lean-Ox Festival, the oldest festival in Cook County. It is held the third weekend of November every year.

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Sparks, Georgia

Sparks is a town in Cook County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,052 at the 2010 census, and 2,043 in 2020.

History
A post office called Sparks was established in 1888. The community was named after W.B. Sparks, the president of the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway.

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Sparks as a town in 1888.

Geography
Sparks is located near the center of Cook County at 31.16921°N, -83.43976°W. It is bordered on the south by the city of Adel, the county seat. U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of the town as Goodman Street. Interstate 75 runs through the west side of the town, with access from Exit 41. Tifton is 20 mi to the north, and Valdosta is 26 mi to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Sparks has a total area of 10.7 km2, of which 10.1 sqkm is land and 0.6 km2, or 5.64%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,043 people, 778 households, and 572 families residing in the town.

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Corinth, Georgia

Corinth is an unincorporated community and former incorporated town in Coweta and Heard counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 213 at the 2000 census.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1839 as the "Town of Corinth". The community's name is a transfer from Ancient Corinth, in Greece. A post office was established at Corinth in 1833, and remained in operation until 1914.

Corinth disincorporated on May 1, 2000.

Geography
The community is located along Georgia State Route 100 in southeastern Heard and southwestern Coweta counties. GA-100 leads southeast 5 mi (8 km) to Hogansville and northwest 10 mi (16 km) to Franklin, the Heard County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 213 people, 78 households, and 60 families residing in the community. The population density was 235.2 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 97.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 95.31% White, 4.23% African American, 0.47% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.29% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $21,094, and the median income for a family was $20,500. Males had a median income of $24,844 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the community was $11,824. About 25.9% of families and 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.7% of those 65 or over.

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East Newnan, Georgia

East Newnan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,321 at the 2010 census.

Geography
East Newnan is located near the center of Coweta County at 33.34944°N, -84.7775°W (33.349436, -84.777434). It is bordered to the north and west by the city of Newnan, the county seat. U.S. Route 29 passes through the western part of the CDP, and Interstate 85 forms the CDP's eastern edge, with the closest access being Exit 41 just to the south, where it crosses US 29.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.7 km2, of which 7.4 km2 is land and 0.2 km2, or 3.02%, is water.

Demographics
East Newnan was first listed as an unincorporated place in 1970 and was designated a census designated place in 1980.

2020
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,305 people, 477 households, and 333 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 451.0 PD/sqmi. There were 508 housing units at an average density of 175.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.88% White, 23.30% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 4.29% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.89% of the population.

There were 477 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,208, and the median income for a family was $45,954. Males had a median income of $26,420 versus $20,982 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,464. About 9.4% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 26.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Grantville, Georgia

Grantville is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. The 2010 census shows a population of 3,041.

Geography
Grantville is located along the southern border of Coweta County. U.S. Route 29 runs through the city, passing south of the center, while Interstate 85 passes through the eastern part of the city, crossing US 29 at Exit 35. I-85 leads northeast 46 mi to Atlanta and southwest 114 mi to Montgomery, Alabama, while US 29, a more local road, leads north 12 mi to Newnan, the Coweta County seat, and southwest 20 mi to LaGrange. According to the United States Census Bureau, Grantville has a total area of 14.5 km2, of which 0.05 km2, or 0.31%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,103 people, 1,046 households, and 841 families residing in the city.

Notable events
A number of episodes of the AMC series The Walking Dead were shot in the town. Since the shooting of the series tourism to the town has increased greatly, making it an important industry to the town. Grantville was chosen as a location in The Walking Dead because of the number of faded and dilapidated buildings that give parts of the town a "post-apocalyptic" feeling, a result of the decline in the cotton industry in the area.

The movies Lawless and Broken Bridges were also shot in Grantville. Recently, nine buildings in downtown were listed for sale on eBay.

A scene from the 2014 movie Dumb and Dumber To was shot in Grantville. (The Barbara Hershey town)

The city's downtown was featured prominently in the 2023 movie The Color Purple.

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Haralson, Georgia

Haralson is a town in Coweta and Meriwether counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 172 at the 2020 census. It is noted for being one of the filming locations for both The Walking Dead and Lawless.

History
The first permanent settlement at Haralson was made in the 1820s. Haralson was named for Hugh A. Haralson, a former Georgia congressman, who is also the namesake of Haralson County, Georgia.

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the Town of Haralson in 1907.

Geography
Haralson is located primarily in southeastern Coweta County, though the town's limits extend slightly south into Meriwether County. Georgia State Routes 74 and 85 run concurrently through the town, leading north 6 mi to Senoia and south 10 mi to Gay.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Haralson has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi, or 1.39%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 57 households, and 200 families residing in the town. The population density was 203.1 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 91.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 84.03% White, 6.94% African American, 1.39% Asian, and 7.64% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,346. There were 9.5% of families and 13.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.8% of under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

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Moreland, Georgia

Moreland is a town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 382.

The author Erskine Caldwell was born in Moreland in 1903. Newspaper columnist Lewis Grizzard grew up in the town.

History
The town of Moreland traces back to the community of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. This church was built in 1843 for the farmers who had mostly come to this area as part of the Georgia Land Lottery of 1827. Upon the arrival of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad in 1852, the center of this community shifted southward. It had a wood and water stop for trains and was called Puckett Station. The construction of a train station in 1888 was the event that led to the formation of the present town. The community was renamed Moreland on September 1, 1888, and incorporated on December 28, 1888. The town was laid out with the train station at its center and the boundaries extending one half mile in every direction to form a circular shape.

In the early days of Moreland, cotton was the most important contributor to the local economy. Fruit crops were also a factor including peaches, plums, pears, and grapes. An economic shift occurred during the 1920s after the devastation of the cotton crop by the boll weevil. Diseases and bad weather eventually wiped out the commercial peach orchards.

W.A. Brannon opened a store in 1894 and later other business ventures. Hard economic times forced him out of business and his buildings were sold in 1920. The Moreland Hosiery Mill was located in these buildings for several years. In 1926, new investors bought this property and opened Moreland Knitting Mills. This was the town’s major industrial employer until the business closed in 1968.

Eventually these buildings were donated to the town of Moreland and are now used to house town offices, public meeting spaces, and the Hometown Heritage Museum. Memorabilia that was once displayed in the Lewis Grizzard Museum in an old service station was moved to the historic Moreland Mill on Main St. in 2011.

Geography
Moreland is located in southern Coweta County at 33.2855°N, -84.76859°W. U.S. Route 29 passes through the town, leading north 7 mi to Newnan, the county seat, and southwest 6 mi to Grantville. U.S. Route 27A leads north with US-29 to Newnan and south 5 mi to Luthersville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Moreland has a total area of 2.4 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 393 people, 150 households, and 109 families residing in the town. The population density was 451.7 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 178.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 85.24% White, 14.50% African American, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,375, and the median income for a family was $58,000. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $31,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,846. About 8.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Erskine Caldwell
 * Lewis Grizzard
 * Mattiline Render

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Newnan, Georgia

Newnan is a city in and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, United States, about 40 mi southwest of Atlanta. Its population was 42,549 at the 2020 census, up from 33,039 in 2010.

History

Newnan was established as county seat of Coweta County (replacing the defunct town of Bullsboro) in 1828, and was named for North Carolinian General Daniel Newnan. It quickly became a prosperous magnet for lawyers, doctors, other professionals, and merchants. Much of Newnan's prosperity was due to its thriving cotton industry, which relied on slavery.

Newnan was largely untouched by the Civil War due to its status as a hospital city (for both Union and Confederate troops), and as a result still features much antebellum architecture. During the Atlanta Campaign, Confederate cavalry defeated Union forces at the nearby Battle of Brown's Mill. Subsequently, architect Kennon Perry (1890-1954) designed many of the town's early 20th-century homes.

On April 23, 1899, a lynching occurred after an African-American man by the name of Sam Hose (born Tom Wilkes) was accused of killing his boss, Alfred Cranford. Hose was abducted from police custody, paraded through Newnan, tortured, and burned alive just north of town by a lynch mob of roughly 2,000 citizens of Coweta County.

Newnan was also host to the trial in 1948 of wealthy landowner John Wallace, the first White man in the South to be condemned to death by the testimony of African Americans, two field hands who were made to help with burning the body of murdered white sharecropper Wilson Turner. These events were portrayed in the novel Murder in Coweta County.

In 1968, Kmart opened a warehouse in Newnan, which slowly established it as a major hub for distribution in the area. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters attempted to unionize the warehouse, but the attempt was defeated when the employees voted 329 to 201 in favor of remaining union-free. In 2015, the distribution center closed with a loss of 164 jobs.

2021 tornado
In the early morning hours of March 26, 2021, Newnan was directly impacted by a violent EF4 tornado, which caused substantial structural damage and indirectly killed one person. The tornado was one of the strongest on record in Georgia since 1950, and directly impacted the historic downtown area. Newnan High School will be re-built after sustaining serious damage.

Geography
Newnan is located in the center of Coweta County at 33.37639°N, -84.78861°W (33.376411, -84.788648). U.S. Route 29 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast 13 mi to Palmetto and south 7 mi to Moreland. Interstate 85 passes through the eastern side of the city, with access from exits 41, 44, and 47. I-85 leads northeast 40 mi to downtown Atlanta and southwest 125 mi to Montgomery, Alabama. U.S. Route 27A leads northwest from the center of Newnan 22 mi to Carrollton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Newnan has a total area of 48.3 km2, of which 0.9 km2, or 1.88%, is covered by water.

Climate
The climate is moderate with an average temperature of 64.3 °F (45.8° in the winter and 79.1° in the summer). The average annual rainfall is 51.84 inches.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 42,549 people, 15,135 households, and 10,013 families residing in the city.

Arts and culture
The city is home to one of the few Georgia counties with a museum that focuses mainly on African-American history. The Coweta County African American Heritage Museum and Research Center, or Caswell House, was opened in July 2003 in a donated mill village house once owned by Ruby Caswell. The museum sits on Farmer Street on an old, unmarked slave cemetery. It has collected hundreds of family genealogical records by interviewing residents and going through the census records. The museum also houses the Coweta Census Indexes from 1870 to 1920.

The first Black library in the county was the Sara Fisher Brown Library. Built in the 1950s, the library has since been converted into the Community Action For Improvement Center.

The Farmer Street Cemetery is the largest slave cemetery in the South, and may be the largest undisturbed one in the nation. It is within the city limits of Newnan.

Coweta County School District
The Coweta County School District holds preschool to grade 12, and consists of 19 elementary schools, seven middle schools, and three high schools. The district has 1,164 full-time teachers and over 18,389 students.

Elementary schools

 * Arbor Springs Elementary
 * Arnco-Sargent Elementary
 * Atkinson Elementary
 * Brooks Elementary
 * Canongate Elementary
 * Eastside Elementary
 * Elm Street Elementary
 * Grantville Elementary
 * Jefferson Parkway Elementary
 * Moreland Elementary
 * Newnan Crossing Elementary
 * Northside Elementary
 * Poplar Road Elementary
 * Ruth Hill Elementary
 * Thomas Crossroads Elementary
 * Western Elementary
 * Welch Elementary
 * White Oak Elementary
 * Willis Road Elementary
 * The Heritage School (private)
 * Trinity Christian School (private)

Middle schools

 * Arnall Middle School
 * Blake Bass Middle School
 * East Coweta Middle School
 * Evans Middle School
 * Lee Middle School
 * Madras Middle School
 * Smokey Road Middle School
 * The Heritage School (private)
 * Trinity Christian School (private)
 * Odyssey Charter School

High schools

 * Newnan High School
 * East Coweta High School
 * Northgate High School
 * Central Educational Center (Chartered Coweta County School System School)
 * The Pentecostal Church of God Christian Academy (private)
 * The Heritage School (private)
 * Trinity Christian School (private)

Higher education
Mercer University has a regional academic center in Newnan. The center opened in 2010, and offers programs through the university's College of Continuing and Professional Studies.

The University of West Georgia has a campus located in Newnan, near downtown. This campus currently has two undergraduate programs - bachelor of science in nursing and early childhood education.

Newnan is also home to a campus of West Georgia Technical College.

College Temple, a non-sectarian women's school, operated during the period of 1854-1888.

Major roads

 * Interstate 85
 * Outer Perimeter
 * State Route 34
 * State Route 34 Bypass
 * State Route 16
 * State Route 70
 * Lower Fayetteville Road
 * Newnan Crossing Boulevard East
 * Newnan Crossing Bypass
 * U.S. Route 29
 * U.S. Route 27 Alternate

Pedestrians and cycling

 * LINC

Airports

 * Newnan–Coweta County Airport provides chartered air service and flight training.

Railroads
Until the mid-1950s the Central of Georgia operated two trains daily in each direction, through Newnan from Atlanta to Columbus, in its Man O' War service. The Central continued a single Man O' War train until 1971 when Amtrak took over most interstate passenger service. Until 1970, the city was a stop on the Southern Railway's Crescent from New Orleans to New York City, via Atlanta. Into the mid-1960s, the Southern's Crescent and Piedmont Limited made stops in both directions in Newnan.

Notable people

 * Ellis Arnall, governor of Georgia (1943–1947)
 * William Yates Atkinson, governor of Georgia (1894–1898)
 * Karsten Bailey, former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver with Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers
 * Enoch Marvin Banks, historian and educator
 * Cam Bedrosian, Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels
 * Steve Bedrosian, former MLB pitcher, winner of 1987 Cy Young Award
 * Hamilton Bohannon, musician and record producer
 * Keith Brooking, former linebacker with Georgia Tech and NFL's Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys
 * Erskine Caldwell, novelist and short fiction writer (1903–1987)
 * Jack Tarpley Camp Jr., jurist
 * Lewis Grizzard, author and newspaper columnist
 * Drew Hill, former NFL wide receiver with Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons
 * Alan Jackson, Country Music Hall of Fame member
 * Joe M. Jackson, United States Air Force colonel, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Calvin Johnson, former All-Pro NFL wide receiver with Detroit Lions, second selection of 2007 NFL Draft
 * John Keith, former NFL player
 * Wil Lutz, NFL kicker with New Orleans Saints
 * Mary Lyndon, first woman to receive degree from University of Georgia
 * Monica, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur
 * Warren Newson, MLB player with Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers
 * Alec Ogletree, NFL linebacker
 * Stephen W. Pless, Marine Corps major, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Ralph Presley, airline pilot and politician
 * Rocky Roquemore, international golf course designer
 * Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith II, (1860–1898), infamous 19th century gambler, confidence man, and crime boss
 * Lynn Smith, businesswoman, educator, and politician
 * Will Smith, MLB pitcher for the Kansas City Royals
 * Doug Stone, country music singer-songwriter
 * Charles Wadsworth, concert pianist, music promoter
 * Jerome Walton, MLB player, 1989 Rookie of the Year
 * Marie Robinson Wright (1853–1914), journalist, traveler, historian, author
 * William C. Wright, congressman (1918–1933)
 * Steve Young, pioneer country rock musician

Television and movies

 * The ABC television series October Road was filmed in Newnan, but is set in the fictional town of Knights Ridge, Massachusetts.
 * The TV movie Murder in Coweta County (1983), based on the book by Margaret Anne Barnes, chronicles actual events that occurred around 1948.
 * The NBC series I'll Fly Away was filmed in Newnan from 1991 to 1993.
 * The 1995 movie Fluke was filmed in Newnan.
 * Pet Sematary Two (1992)
 * The 1979 movie The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid (Uno sceriffo extraterrestre... poco extra e molto terrestre) with Bud Spencer takes place and was filmed in Newnan.
 * The Walking Dead TV series has several scenes filmed in Newnan, including Newnan High School and Sonrise Baptist Church.
 * The Netflix TV series Insatiable was filmed in Newnan.
 * Zombieland (2009)
 * The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
 * The Founder (2016)
 * The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
 * Lovecraft Country (2019)

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Palmetto, Georgia

Palmetto is a city located mostly in Fulton County (originally Campbell County) and now partly in Coweta County in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 5,071 at the 2020 census.The current mayor is J. Clark Boddie.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Palmetto as a town in 1854. The community was named after the Palmetto Regiment of the Mexican–American War.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,071 people, 1,950 households, and 1,200 families residing in the city.

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Senoia, Georgia

Senoia is a city located 35 minutes south of Atlanta in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 5,016 at the 2020 census.

History
The first permanent settlement in the area was made in 1860 by Rev. Francis Warren Baggarly. In 1864, around the time residents of the nearby Willow Dell community began to arrive, the settlement was named Senoia. A number of the area's first structures appeared this year, such as a mercantile building known as the Rock House and a Methodist Episcopal church led by Baggarly. A high school would open in 1865. Senoia was officially incorporated as a city on December 12, 1866.

Geography
Senoia is located in southeastern Coweta County at 33.30194°N, -84.55333°W (33.301849, -84.553450). It is bordered to the north by Peachtree City in Fayette County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Senoia has a total area of 14.1 km2, of which 13.9 km2 is land and 0.3 km2, or 2.03%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,016 people, 1,387 households, and 1,169 families residing in the city.

Film and television
Riverwood Studios is located in Senoia. Movies including Fried Green Tomatoes, Driving Miss Daisy and the 2011 remake of Footloose were partly filmed in the town.

Following its first season, principal production of The Walking Dead has been filmed in Riverwood Studios (doing business as Raleigh Studios Atlanta), a plot of land about 140 acres outside of Senoia. Downtown Senoia itself served as the set for a fictionalized version of the community of Woodbury during the third season of the show. Fans of the show have flocked to try to catch shooting, a development that has met with a negative reception from some town residents, while others have found the added tourists helpful for business growth.

In print
Senoia has been chosen twice to host the Southern Living Idea House, in 2010 and 2012. The Idea Houses are designer showcases of the finest trends in home design and furnishings.

 * In 2010 a four-story 4880 sqft luxury brownstone that is part of the Historic Senoia Project was decorated by noted local designer and decorator Jamie McPherson.
 * The 2012 Idea House is a renovated 1830s farmhouse located in Senoia's Gin Property neighborhood. The house was raised, moved a bit closer to the street, peeled back to its original materials, gutted, reconfigured, added on to, and redecorated. This was the first time that an Idea House was not a new building. Instead, the 2012 project was a restoration and enlargement of a historic home. The home is now a private residence.

Notable people

 * Cam Bedrosian, pitcher for Philadelphia Phillies; born in Senoia
 * Steve Bedrosian, retired pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (father of Cam Bedrosian)
 * Michael Bobinski, athletic director at Purdue University; lives in Senoia
 * Keith Brooking, linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, and Denver Broncos; born in Senoia
 * Bubba Pollard, ARCA Menards Series East, late model driver, construction worker
 * Rutledge Wood, host of Top Gear US; lives in Senoia

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Sharpsburg, Georgia

Sharpsburg (ˈʃɑrpsbɝg) is a town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 327 at the 2020 census.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Sharpsburg as a town in 1871. The community was named after Judge Elias Sharp, a local city commissioner.

Geography
Sharpsburg is located in eastern Coweta County at 33.33944°N, -84.65028°W (33.339337, -84.650155). The town of Turin is immediately to the southeast. Georgia State Route 16 runs through the southern part of Sharpsburg, leading west 10 mi to Newnan, the county seat, and southeast 7 mi to Senoia. GA 54 leads northeast 5 mi to Peachtree City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Sharpsburg has a total area of 1.55 sqkm, of which 0.01 sqkm, or 0.66%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 316 people, 125 households, and 86 families residing in the town. The population density was 579.0 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 232.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.94% White, 4.11% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.32% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.48% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $68,750. Males had a median income of $41,932 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,169. None of the families and 2.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

Education
Public education in Sharpsburg is operated by Coweta County School System, with schools including East Coweta High School.

Private schools in the town include Trinity Christian School and Central Christian School.

Faith Lutheran Preschool is a preschool of Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg.

Notable people

 * Keith Brooking, football player
 * Janet Dykman, Olympic archery champion
 * Brooke Hendrix, soccer player
 * Allan Kayser, actor
 * Josh Andrew Koenig, actor
 * Rusty Stevens, actor
 * Lynn Westmoreland, politician

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Turin, Georgia

Turin is a town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. The population was 274 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Turin as a town in 1890. The town's name is a transfer from Turin, in Italy.

Geography
The town of Sharpsburg is immediately to the northwest. Georgia State Route 16 passes through the town, leading northwest 11 mi to Newnan, the county seat, and southeast 5 mi to Senoia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.2 sqkm, of which 0.02 sqkm, or 0.53%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 165 people, 66 households, and 51 families residing in the town. The population density was 131.5 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 54.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 69.09% White and 30.91% African American. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $55,375. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $21,771 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,994. About 1.9% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

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Roberta, Georgia

Roberta is a city in Crawford County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,007 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Macon metropolitan statistical area.

Creek Agency
In the early nineteenth century, Indian agent Benjamin Hawkins built his plantation on the Flint River near Roberta. This was also a trading post and the Creek Agency.

New Knoxville
Originally in Crawford County, Knoxville was the only stop in the county, until the A&F Railroad bypassed it by about a mile to the southwest when it was built in 1888. A train station was built, and a new town sprang up. People migrated towards this new town, called "New Knoxville."

Hiram David McCrary allowed the railroad to use part of his land, and was given naming rights to the town, which he named "Roberta" for his 7-year-old daughter. McCrary later became the owner of the first general store in Roberta, was its first elected mayor, co-owned its first motel, and served as tax collector and a railroad station agent.

In 1910, Roberta was incorporated as a city and was expanded in every direction by 1200 yards.

In 1949, the original train depot burned. It was replaced about a year later by a smaller concrete block building. A replica of the original depot was built in 2003 and currently houses the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center.

Rise and demise
With the construction of the A&F Railroad and U.S. Highway 341, Roberta became a rapidly growing tourist town, with restaurants and hotels springing up. However, in the 1940s, passenger rail service ended in Roberta, ending one of the two main traffic flows. A decade later, Interstate 75 bypassed Roberta to the east, diverting much traffic. After these events, Roberta relaxed into a more small-town setting.

Geography
Roberta is located near the center of Crawford County at 32.72139°N, -84.0125°W (32.721283, -84.012512). U.S. Route 80 passes through the city, leading east 26 mi to Macon and west 69 mi to Columbus. U.S. Route 341 crosses US 80 in the city center, leading north 27 mi to Barnesville and southeast 27 mi to Perry.

The city is located roughly on the fall line of the eastern U.S., meaning that it is located between the hillier Piedmont region to the north and the flatter Atlantic coastal plain to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Roberta has a total area of 3.9 km2, of which 0.04 km2, or 1.11%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 813 people, 354 households, and 206 families residing in the city.

Crawford County School District
The Crawford County School District holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 127 full-time teachers and over 2,090 students.
 * Crawford County Elementary School
 * Crawford County Middle School
 * Crawford County High School

Tourism
The city has a restored 1962 Seaboard Coastline caboose next to the railroad depot in the downtown area. The caboose holds a small history of Roberta's railroad heritage and a memorial to employees of Southern Railroad. Also in the downtown block is the Benjamin Hawkins Monument, constructed in 1931.

title: Roberta, Georgia


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Arabi, Georgia

Arabi is a town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020 its population was 447.

History
The first permanent settlement at Arabi was made in 1888. According to tradition, the name "Arabi" was coined after a local surname. The town was chartered in 1891.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 456 people, 185 households, and 120 families residing in the town. By the 2020 census, its population was 447.

Geography
Arabi is located in southern Crisp County at 31.83361°N, -83.735°W (31.833473, -83.734912). U.S. Route 41 passes through the center of the town as Bedgood Avenue, leading north 9 mi to Cordele, the county seat, and south 10 mi to Ashburn. Interstate 75 passes through the eastern side of the town, with access from Exit 92, and leads north 73 mi to Macon and south 75 mi to Valdosta.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Arabi has a total area of 16.6 km2, of which 16.3 km2 is land and 0.3 km2, or 1.81%, is water.

Notable people

 * T. Graham Brown, country music singer
 * Brooke Huckaby, youngest mayor in Georgia history and the youngest female mayor in United States history

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Cordele, Georgia

Cordele is a city in and the county seat of Crisp County, Georgia. The population was 11,165 at the 2010 census, and 10,220 in 2020.

Cordele calls itself the watermelon capital of the world.

19th century
Cordele was incorporated on January 1, 1888, and named for Cordelia Hawkins, eldest daughter of Colonel Samuel Hawkins, the president of the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railway.

In November 1864, the area that is now Cordele served as the temporary capital of Georgia. During the last days of the Confederacy, Georgia's war governor Joseph E. Brown used his rural farmhouse to escape the wrath of Sherman's March to the Sea. During that time, the farmhouse, which Brown called "Dooly County Place," served as the official capital for only a few days. It was replaced in 1890 by the Suwanee Hotel, located in what became downtown Cordele. The hotel was destroyed by a fire in late 1994 and was rebuilt.

Cordele was founded in 1888 by J.E.D. Shipp of Americus. The town was located at the junction of two major railroads – the Savannah, Americus & Montgomery line, and the Georgia Southern & Florida. As the railroads brought more people and business to the newly settled territory, Cordele experienced phenomenal growth. Before 1905 Cordele was located in southern Dooly County, 9 mi from the county seat in Vienna.

20th century
With Cordele's continued progress, many in the community felt the need for a seat of government to be closer than Vienna. Crisp County was formed in 1905 by taking a portion of southern Dooly County, and Cordele became its county seat.

By 1915, Cordele was home to several industries including an ice-making plant, mills for processing cotton products into cloth and oil, a fertilizer factory, and other small manufacturing outfits.

By August 1930, Cordele housed the Crisp County Hydroelectric System, the first county-owned electric system. Located on the Flint River, the hydroelectric plant continues to operate, and the resulting Lake Blackshear has attracted residents to its waterfront properties.

On April 2, 1936, a tornado struck Cordele, killing 23 people.

Geography
Cordele is located north of the center of Crisp County at 31.96417°N, -83.77722°W (31.964178, -83.777277). U.S. Route 41 passes through the city as Seventh Street and leads north 9 mi to Vienna and south 20 mi to Ashburn. U.S. Route 280 (16th Avenue) crosses US 41 in the center of the city and leads east 29 mi to Abbeville and west 31 mi to Americus. Interstate 75 passes through the east side of the city, with access from exits 99, 101, and 102, and leads 65 mi north to Macon and 103 mi south to the Florida state line. State Route 300 leads from the south side of the city 37 mi southwest to Albany.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cordele has a total area of 26.5 km2, of which 26.3 km2 is land and 0.2 km2, or 0.82%, is water.

Climate
Cordele has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), with mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,220 people, 3,874 households, and 2,453 families residing in the city.

Crime
Cordele has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the highest rated cities or towns with regards crime. With a Total Crime Index of 1 making it safer than only 1% of US cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of any crime here is one in fifteen in any given year.

Cordele City Commissioners
Five citizens of Cordele are elected to serve as the City Commissioners.

The current Cordele City Commissioners are: Jeanie Bartee, Wesley Rainey, Royce Reeves, Vesta Beal Shephard, and Chairman John Wiggins

Representation in the Georgia State Legislature
In the Georgia State Senate, the City of Cordele is represented by Sen. Carden Summers. In the Georgia House of Representatives, the City of Cordele is represented by Rep. Noel Williams Jr.

Representation in the United States House of Representatives
In the United States House of Representatives, the City of Cordele is represented by Rep. Sanford Bishop.

Georgia Veterans State Park
To the west of Cordele town centre and located on Route 280 is the large Georgia Veterans State Park, which lies on the eastern edge of Lake Blackshear. This facility includes campgrounds, a resort hotel, and a golf course. There are also interesting displays of preserved military aircraft and helicopters and army tanks and other fighting vehicles. These displays are open to public viewing during daylight hours

Arts and culture
Cordele was featured in the eighteenth episode of the Small Town News Podcast, an improv comedy podcast that takes listeners on a fun and silly virtual trip to a small town in America each week, in which the hosts improvise scenes inspired by local newspaper stories.

Annual cultural events
Cordele hosts an annual Watermelon Festival each June.

Museums and other points of interest
In 1968 a Titan I missile was erected by the Rotary Club of Cordele at the intersection of I-75 and U.S. 280 East.

Sports
Cordele is home to Crisp Motorsports Park, a 3/8-mile asphalt oval. It is home to the annual pre-season race known as SpeedFest, which is sanctioned by the Champion Racing Association (CRA) organization and run in late January. The event features a 125-lap race for the CRA Jegs All-Star Tour (crate late models) and a 200-lap race for the ARCA/CRA Super Series (super late models).

Crisp County School District
The Crisp County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of four elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 266 full-time teachers and over 4,337 students.
 * Crisp County Primary
 * Crisp County pre-k
 * Crisp County Elementary School
 * Crisp County Middle School
 * Crisp County High School

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-75.svg|20px]] Interstate 75 / SR 401
 * [[Image:US 41.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 41 / [[Image:Georgia 7.svg|20px]] State Route 7
 * [[Image:US 280.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 280 / [[Image:Georgia 30.svg|20px]] State Route 30
 * [[Image:Georgia 33.svg|20px]] State Route 33
 * [[Image:Georgia 90.svg|20px]] State Route 90
 * [[Image:Georgia 257.svg|25px]] State Route 257
 * [[Image:Georgia 300.svg|25px]] State Route 300 (Georgia-Florida Parkway)

The Cordele Inland Port is operated by a private company, Cordele Intermodal Services, which offers rail service via the Heart of Georgia Railroad and Georgia Central Railroad, from their rail ramp in Cordele to the Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah. Two class I railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern pass through Cordele. Shortline Railroad, Heart of Georgia currently interchanges with CSX in downtown Cordele.

Notable people

 * Buster Brown, blues and R&B singer born in Cordele
 * Preston Dennard, former wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams
 * Janie Lou Gibbs, serial killer who poisoned her husband, three sons, and grandson. She was convicted in 1967.
 * Mac Hyman, fiction writer known for his best-selling novel No Time for Sergeants and Take Now Thy Son; born in Cordele and a lifelong resident
 * T. J. Jackson, Olympian and NFL wide receiver
 * Marcus Lamb, president of international Christian TV network Daystar
 * Arthur Lucas, convicted murderer and one of the last two people to be executed in Canada
 * Deworski Odom, sprinter; born in Cordele
 * Jody Powell, served as the White House Press Secretary under President Jimmy Carter; born in Cordele
 * Andre Ramsey, offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills
 * Tree Rollins, former NBA basketball player and Cordele native who attended Crisp County High School
 * Ken Spikes, racing driver
 * Quay Walker, linebacker for the Green Bay Packers
 * Joe Williams, jazz singer and Cosby Show grandfather; born in Cordele
 * Noel Williams Jr. - Insurance agent and politician.
 * Deborah Woodson, singer and author; born in Cordele
 * Jammie Robinson, safety for the Carolina Panthers

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Trenton, Georgia

Trenton is a city and the only incorporated municipality in Dade County, Georgia, United States—and as such, it serves as the county seat. The population was 2,195 at the 2020 census. Trenton is part of the Chattanooga, Tennessee–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Founded in the 1830s, the area was originally known as Salem. In 1839 Salem was designated the seat of the newly formed Dade County. It was renamed Trenton in 1841. The present name is a transfer from Trenton, the state capital of New Jersey.

Geography
Trenton is located at 34.87556°N, -85.50861°W (34.875609, −85.508644).

The city is located in the northwestern part of the state along Interstate 59, which runs from southwest to northeast to the west of the city, leading northeast 20 mi to Chattanooga, Tennessee (via I-59 to I-24), and southwest 128 mi to Birmingham, Alabama. U.S. Route 11 and Georgia State Route 136 are the main roads through the center of the city, with U.S. 11 leading northeast to Chattanooga and southwest 35 mi to Fort Payne, Alabama. GA-136 leads southeast 27 mi to LaFayette and west 6 mi to the Alabama state line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,195 people, 1,025 households, and 700 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,301 people, 904 households, and 599 families residing in the city. The population density was 742.25 PD/sqmi. There were 1,012 housing units at an average density of 326.45 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 904 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals who lived alone, and 12.9% of those were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 20 to 29, 12.7.2% from 30 to 39, 31.0% from 40 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.36 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.18 males in the same age group.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,612, and the median income for a family was $40,450. Males had a median income of $31,354 versus $22,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,336. About 10.5% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Flag
In 2001, Georgia replaced its state flag, as some citizens had objected that its design incorporated the Confederate battle flag. That year, Trenton city officials adopted the old state flag as a city flag. The city had already used it from 1956 to 2001 as an official city banner. (That followed the 1954 United States Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education that racially segregated public education was unconstitutional.) After adopting the former state flag for the city in 2001, Trenton City Council also voted to post a plaque bearing the Ten Commandments at city hall. The city flies the flag outside the city hall and police department building and in the city park next to the courthouse and the library. In addition, many local businesses fly it.

The city also flies one of the historic flags of the Confederate States of America, the Blood-Stained Banner, in the city park.

Education
The Dade County School District administers grades pre-school to grade twelve. It operates two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.
 * Dade Elementary School
 * Davis Elementary School
 * Dade Middle School
 * Dade County High School

Attractions

 * Cloudland Canyon State Park
 * Dade County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Georgia (National Register of Historic Places).

Major roads and travel

 * Interstate 24: I-24 dips into northeastern Dade County, Georgia as it circles around Aetna and Raccoon Mountains in Tennessee.
 * Interstate 59: I-59 runs north and south and connects Birmingham to Chattanooga
 * U.S. Route 11 runs north and south, parallel to Interstate 59
 * State Route 136: Hwy 136 runs west and east and connects Dade County to Walker County.
 * Norfolk Southern Railway

Media

 * Dade County Sentinel (weekly newspaper)
 * Discover Dade (Local media portal and news service)
 * WKWN AM 1420, FM 106.1, and FM 101.3 (A mix of local and syndicated content, including local weather and traffic)

Notable people

 * Bella French Swisher (1837–1893), writer

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Dawsonville, Georgia

Dawsonville is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,536 at the 2010 census, up from 619 in 2000.

Dawsonville is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city head is Mayor John Walden, who was sworn in on December 18, 2023.

History
Dawsonville was founded in 1857 as seat of the newly formed Dawson County. It was incorporated as a town in 1859 and as a city in 1952. The community and the county are named for U.S. Senator William Crosby Dawson.

Geography
Dawsonville is located at 34°25′N 84°7′W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 km2, of which 0.05 sqkm, or 0.26%, is water.

The community is at the junction of State Routes 9, 53, and 136. SR 9 leads northeast 14 mi to Dahlonega and south 17 mi to Cumming, while SR 53 leads southeast 6 mi to U.S. Route 19 and west 24 mi to Jasper. SR 136 also leads to Jasper, on a 29 mi route that runs further to the north through the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Amicalola Falls, 15 mi north of the center of Dawsonville, is one of the seven natural wonders of Georgia.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,720 people, 998 households, and 667 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 619 people, 234 households, and 153 families residing in the city. The population density was 320.9 PD/sqmi. There were 257 housing units at an average density of 133.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.58% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.97% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.00% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,327, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $25,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,207. About 12.3% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Auto racing
The city's community is known in auto racing circles for its long tradition of involvement in the sport; many racing skills originally developed as a consequence of moonshine activity in the area. Dawsonville celebrates this legacy each October with the annual "Mountain Moonshine Festival".

Dawsonville is the home of retired NASCAR driver Bill Elliott, who won the Winston Cup championship in 1988 and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015, and his son Chase Elliott, who won the 2020 NASCAR Cup Championship and who currently races in the NASCAR Cup Series. Bill Elliott's nickname is "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville". The former city hall has a racing theme as well, and serves as the location of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Following a significant racing accomplishment made by Bill or Chase Elliott, such as a win, the siren on the Dawsonville Pool Room near the city square goes off to let the town know.

Dawson County School District

The Dawson County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school. The district has 219 full-time teachers and 3,036 students.
 * Black's Mill Elementary School
 * Kilough Elementary School
 * Robinson Elementary School
 * Riverview Elementary School
 * Dawson County Middle School
 * Dawson County Junior High School
 * Dawson County High School

The Dawson County School System is a charter system.

Notable people

 * Spencer Davis; stock car driver
 * Casey Elliott; stock car driver and nephew of Bill Elliott
 * Chase Elliott; stock car driver and son of Bill Elliott
 * Bill Elliott, or "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville"; stock car driver
 * Jerry Glanville; National Football League head coach, and NASCAR driver
 * Bill Goldberg; professional wrestler and actor; once resided in Dawsonville
 * Roy Hall; moonshine runner and early stock car racing driver, cousin of Lloyd Seay
 * Corey Johnson; professional male runway model, actor, producer
 * Raymond Parks; moonshine runner and NASCAR pioneer regarded as the first "team" owner in stock car racing, a relative of Seay and Hall
 * Lloyd Seay; moonshine runner and early stock car racing driver, cousin of Roy Hall
 * David Sosebee; race car driver
 * Gober Sosebee; race car driver

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Attapulgus, Georgia

Attapulgus is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 454, up from 449 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bainbridge, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The town's name is an Muscogee word meaning "Dogwood"; due to the abundance of attapulgite, which makes up the clay soil throughout much of the Southeast, the mineral was named after the town.

Attapulgus was the birthplace of civil rights leader Hosea Williams (1926-2000), who is said to have been run out of town by a lynch mob at the age of 13. He is remembered around the world for his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for leading, with John Lewis, the famous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 that led to the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Williams served on the Atlanta City Council, the DeKalb County Commission, and in the Georgia Senate. He also started a program to feed the hungry that has continued long after his death.

Geography
Attapulgus is located at 30.74833°N, -84.48389°W (30.748243, -84.483810).

The city is located near the Georgia-Florida state line. U.S. Route 27 bypasses the city to the east, leading northwest 13 mi to Bainbridge, the Decatur County seat, and southeast 30 mi to Tallahassee, Florida. Georgia State Route 241 connects the city with the Florida state line 6 mi to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 492 people, 179 households, and 129 families residing in the city. In 2020, its population was 454.

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Bainbridge, Georgia

Bainbridge is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. The city is the county seat of Decatur County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 14,468, up from 12,697 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Bainbridge, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area and a principal city in the Tallahassee—Bainbridge, FL-GA Combined Statistical Area.

History
The first European settlement in what is today Bainbridge was a trading post set up by James Burges in the late 18th century. From him comes the name Burges's Bluff. The town was named after U.S. Navy Commodore William Bainbridge, commander of the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), and was incorporated on December 22, 1829.

In 1824, Bainbridge was designated seat of the newly formed Decatur County.

On October 10, 2018, Bainbridge fell victim to Hurricane Michael. The storm left widespread damage through the city limits, including downed trees, power lines, and structural damage. Many residents affected suffered severe damage to their homes.

Geography
Bainbridge is located in the center of Decatur County. The city is in southwestern Georgia along U.S. Routes 27 and 84, which form a bypass around the southern part of the city. U.S. Route 27 leads southeast 42 mi to Tallahassee, Florida, and north 128 mi to Columbus. U.S. Route 84 leads east 38 mi to Thomasville and northwest 54 mi to Dothan, Alabama. Other highways which run through the city include Georgia State Routes 97, 253, 309, and 311.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.0 sqkm, of which 48.7 sqkm is land and 3.3 sqkm, or 6.40%, is water.

Bainbridge is located on the Flint River, which flows southwest to meet the Chattahoochee. Together they form the Apalachicola River which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. At the junction of the two rivers, the Jim Woodruff Dam forms Lake Seminole. A system of locks at the dam allows barge traffic to travel between the inland port at Bainbridge and the Gulf of Mexico.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,468 people, 4,471 households, and 3,111 families residing in the city.

Economy
It was announced in December 2019 that Brazil-based gun manufacturer Taurus had been granted a $39 million tax-incentive package to move from the Miami, Florida area to Bainbridge in return for creating 300 jobs. The package includes $20 million for construction, $7.9 million in tax credits, $4.5 million for infrastructure, $4.3 million in property-tax abatements, and $3 million for equipment, in addition to a land lease arrangement of $1/year for 73 acres (20 hectares) of land. The subsidy totals $130,000 per job.

In December 2023 it was announced that significant tax breaks for a large primate breeding operation were approved by the Bainbridge City Council despite a lack of transparency to local residents who have since expressed outrage and strong opposition to the project. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has highlighted several dangerous aspects of this project that threaten the health and well-being of local human and wildlife populations. Examples include the spread of numerous exotic diseases from animals imported from foreign countries through the international primate trade, and the disposal of millions of gallons of toxic animal waste that will be generated from the project and dumped in to the local ecosystem. PETA has also noted that officials representing the newly formed company spearheading the Bainbridge primate project were recent high-level employees of companies currently under investigation for an alleged illegal primate import scheme.

Arts

 * The Firehouse Gallery Art Gallery
 * Bainbridge Little Theatre

Annual cultural events
River Town Days is held each year the second weekend of March.

The Swine Time Festival and Decatur County Fall Festival and Fair are annual events.

National Register of Historic Places
The Decatur County Courthouse was constructed in 1902, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also listed on the Register is the First African Missionary Baptist Church.

Public library
The Decatur County Gilbert H. Gragg Library is located in Bainbridge. The library serves the population of Decatur County and acts as the headquarters for the Southwest Georgia Regional Library.

Decatur County School District
The Decatur County School District holds pre-school to grade 12, and consists of two primary schools, one elementary school, one middle school, and a high school. The district has 384 full-time teachers and over 5,782 students.

Schools include:
 * Jones-Wheat Primary School (grades PreK-2)
 * West Bainbridge Primary School (grades PreK-2)
 * Hutto Elementary School (grades 3-5)
 * Bainbridge Middle School (grades 6-8)
 * Bainbridge High School (grades 9-12)

Other schools

 * Grace Christian Academy (PreK-12)
 * Spring Creek Charter Academy (PreK-10)

Parks and recreation
The Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA opened on September 15, 1986. Its building had a cost of $1,000,000.

Transportation
The city is a seaport linked to the Gulf of Mexico via Florida's Apalachicola River. Officially known as Port Bainbridge, these facilities are managed entirely by the Georgia Ports Authority.

The Decatur County Industrial Air Park, located 6 mi northwest of the city, provides general aviation service to the community.

Notable people

 * James Butler, NFL player
 * Alfred Corn, poet and essayist; born Bainbridge, raised in Valdosta
 * Marvin Griffin, former Georgia governor
 * Miriam Hopkins, Academy Award-nominated film actress
 * Paul Kwilecki, documentary photographer
 * Jason Lancaster, Singer and guitarist of Mayday Parade, singer of Go Radio, and solo career
 * Dameon Pierce, NFL player - Houston Texans
 * Brian Powell, former MLB pitcher - Drafted by Detroit Tigers
 * David Ross, MLB catcher, two-time World Series champion, Dancing with the Stars contestant
 * Kirby Smart, head football coach for the University of Georgia
 * Travis Smith, former drummer of Trivium
 * Young Stribling, professional heavyweight boxer

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Brinson, Georgia

Brinson is a town in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 217, up from 215 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bainbridge, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Variant names were "Mount Zion and "Spring Creek. Simeon Brinson, an early postmaster and first mayor, gave the town its present name. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "Town of Brinson" in 1907.

Agriculture predominates in the area. According to one compilation, three of the top ten recipients of U.S. farm subsidies are in Brinson.

Geography
Brinson is located in northwestern Decatur County at 30.97917°N, -84.73611°W (30.979029, −84.736059). U.S. Route 84 passes through the southwest side of the town, leading southeast 10 mi to Bainbridge, the Decatur County seat, and northwest 44 miles to Dothan, Alabama.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Brinson has a total area of 5.3 km2, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 225 people, 90 households and 63 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population was 217.

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Climax, Georgia

Climax is a small town in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. The town was named "Climax" because it is located at the highest point of the railroad between Savannah, Georgia, and the Chattahoochee River. The population was 276 at the 2020 census, down from 280 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bainbridge, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Climax was platted in 1833, and named for its lofty elevation. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1905 as the "Town of Climax", with the municipal corporate limits extending in a one-half mile radius from the town's central water well.

Geography
Climax is located in eastern Decatur County at 30.87722°N, -84.43194°W (30.877194, -84.431975). It sits on the crest of Curry Hill, a 300 ft escarpment that forms the southwestern side of the Flint River valley.

U.S. Route 84 passes through Climax, leading west 10 mi to Bainbridge, the Decatur County seat, and east 15 mi to Cairo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Climax has a total area of 2.1 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 116 households, and 78 families residing in the town. By 2020, there were 276 people in the town.

Swine Time Festival
Climax's annual festival is held on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. The event is attended by 35,000 people annually, a large number in light of Climax's sub-300 population. Contests and events include best-dressed pig, corn shucking, hog calling, eating chitterlings, pig racing, syrup making, baby crawling, and the great greased pig chase. The festival is kicked off with a parade down Main Street that leads up to the event grounds. There is also a beauty contest for different age groups where the winner is crowned Miss and Little Miss Swine Time.

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Avondale Estates, Georgia

Avondale Estates is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,960 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is near Decatur.

History
In the 1890s, lots were sold in the area, which was known as Ingleside.

Avondale Estates was founded in 1924 by George Francis Willis, a patent medicine magnate, who purchased the entire village of Ingleside to create a planned community. The city was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England, birthplace of Shakespeare. Downtown buildings were designed in a Tudor style to reinforce this image, as were many of the houses in the city. The city incorporated in 1927.

Geography
Avondale Estates is entirely underlain by granite, and clay-rich soil developed on it. Some of this granite can be seen outcropped along the shore of Lake Avondale.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, of which 0.88% is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,567 people, 1,422 households, and 865 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, Avondale Estates had a population of 2,960. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 80.9% white, 14.5% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% reporting some other race and 2.0% reporting two or more races. 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Arts and culture
The mostly Tudor-style downtown area of Avondale Estates, known as the commercial district, is home to a variety of businesses including consignment stores. Pizza, southern comfort food, and Chicago style hot dogs are some of the restaurant fare options within the city limits. The city is the location of the first Waffle House restaurant which opened on Labor Day weekend in 1955 having been converted into a museum, along with an existing operational full-time Waffle House nearby, with numerous others in the Decatur, Georgia area as well. The Avondale Salad, featured on certain Waffle House lunch menus, derives its name from the city.

A selection of art galleries and studios are located in an area of the city known as the Rail Arts District. Little Tree Art Studios located on Franklin Street, is a warehouse that includes multiple artist studios and a music rehearsal space.

The movie, Instant Family (2018), starring Mark Wahlberg, was filmed in Avondale Estates.

Government
The city is governed by a mayor and a board of commissioners. Avondale Estates also has a city manager and other administrative positions. The city uses the DeKalb County Fire Service for fire and EMS calls, but provides its own police service.

The Avondale Estates Police Department (AEPD) has approximately 15 members providing around the clock coverage. Officers drive Dodge Chargers equipped with PIT bumpers, LED lights, in-car computers with e-tickets, and digital video cameras. City Court is held multiple times a month.

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has its headquarters in Avondale Estates.

The United States Postal Service operates the Avondale Estates Post Office.

Education
Avondale Estates is served by the DeKalb County School System.

Avondale Elementary School is in the city limits. Druid Hills Middle School, and Druid Hills High School serve the community.

Avondale Middle School and Avondale High School, formerly adjacent to the city limits and serving the city, closed at the end of May 2011, and the students were distributed to neighboring schools. The campus is now used exclusively by the magnet school DeKalb School of the Arts.

In 2008, local parents began organizing formal efforts through the Avondale Education Association, a local grass-roots non-profit organization that was founded in October 2003, to create a charter school that would achieve the standards required by law, while establishing an elementary school that reflected the values of the community. Their proposal was initially rejected by the Dekalb County School Board, but it was subsequently selected by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission as one of a small number of schools to be chartered directly by the State of Georgia. The school, Museum School of Avondale Estates, opened in 2010, and Avondale Estates therefore lies within its attendance zone. The Museum School admissions are accepted through a lottery.

title: Avondale Estates, Georgia