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LaGrange, Georgia

LaGrange is a city in and the county seat of Troup County, Georgia, United States. The population of the city was estimated to be 30,858 in 2020 by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the principal city of the LaGrange, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville, Georgia-Alabama (part) combined statistical area. It is about 60 mi southwest of Atlanta and located in the foothills of the Georgia Piedmont.

LaGrange is home to LaGrange College, the oldest private college in the state. Started as a girls' academy, it has been affiliated since the late 19th century with the Methodist Church, and what is now the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The city's proximity to West Point Lake, a few miles to the west, helps attract bass fishermen and water sports enthusiasts to the city.

The Troup County Courthouse, Annex, and Jail, built in 1939, is one of LaGrange's properties that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

LaGrange is named after the country estate near Paris of the wife of the Marquis de La Fayette. When La Fayette, a Revolutionary War hero, visited Georgia in 1825 on a national tour, he remarked on the similarity of local topography to his wife's property.

The European-American settlement of LaGrange began in the early 19th century, soon after the territory was ceded to the United States by the Creek Indians and the territorial legislature established Troup County. The city was incorporated in December 1828. The area was developed for cotton plantations, and planters migrating from the eastern areas of the South brought along or bought enslaved African Americans in the domestic slave trade to use as laborers.

By 1860 Troup County had become the fourth-wealthiest county in Georgia, based on cotton as a commodity crop. It was the fifth-largest slaveholding county in the state. As the county seat, LaGrange was a center of trade for this prosperous area, and wealthy planters built more than 100 significant homes in the city.

During the American Civil War, LaGrange was defended by a volunteer women's auxiliary group known as the Nancy Harts or Nancy Hart Rifles, named after Nancy Hart. After defeating the Confederates in nearby West Point, Georgia, Colonel Oscar H. La Grange led his Union troops to the county seat of LaGrange. He placed Confederate prisoners near the front of the column. The Nancy Harts negotiated a surrender with the colonel.

Although local assets were burned and looted by Union troops, Colonel La Grange spared the private homes of LaGrange, including Bellevue, the home of former US Senator and then Confederate senator Benjamin Harvey Hill, a slave owner. La Grange may have been returning positive treatment which he had earlier received while in captivity. He had been given medical care by Confederates and was attended by a niece of Senator Hill. After recovery, Col. La Grange was exchanged for a Confederate prisoner, and he returned to battle duty.

To show their gratitude for his sparing their homes, one of the Nancy Harts hosted a dinner for Col. La Grange. He paroled some local prisoners so they could attend. Many women of the town cooked all night to provide the meal. The next morning the Federal troops marched out, taking various men of the town as prisoners of war. They were soon released, when it was learned that General Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox.

19th century
In the late 19th century, LaGrange developed as a railroad center and as an industrial center. Textile mills were developed here and elsewhere in the upland region. Initially they employed only white workers. They increased in regional, state and national economic importance into the mid-20th century.

20th century to present
Gradually in the late 20th century, much textile manufacturing moved offshore, out of the United States.

The city has transitioned to a mixed economy with some new industries. Interstates 85 and 185 pass through LaGrange, which is a transportation hub in the area. The city has industrial and commercial access, and a Wal-Mart Distribution Center was developed here.

Interface, the world's leading manufacturer of carpet tile, was founded in LaGrange in 1973. It has its largest manufacturing center here. LaGrange is also home to a plant for Weiler Forestry.

The city of LaGrange is a full-service utility provider for the region, including electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, refuse collection, and telecommunication. In 2000 the city was named "Intelligent Community of the Year" by the Intelligent Community Forum, joining other cities such as New York, Singapore, Seoul, Glasgow and Toronto. Since 2000 the city has provided free Internet service to every household. It also has been ranked as a Georgia City of Excellence, and received a Government Technology Leadership Award.

LaGrange was in the news in late January 2017 for the public apology of its police chief and mayor for the city's failure in 1940 to protect Austin Callaway, a 16-year-old African-American resident, from being lynched. The police did not report nor investigate his murder very thoroughly.

On November 8, 2021, it was announced that Upstate New York-based firearms manufacturer, Remington Arms, would be moving their global headquarters from Ilion, New York to La Grange, and would be hiring 865 people over the span of five years. Construction is expected to cost $100 million.

The southern half of the city was heavily damaged by an EF2 tornado on January 12, 2023. The tornado injured four people along its path as well.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has an area of 112.8 mi, of which 111.4 mi is land and 1.4 mi is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 30,858 people, 11,246 households, and 6,862 families residing in the city.

Government

LaGrange is governed by a mayor and six-person city council. The mayor is elected citywide (at-large). Three council members are elected to one post each from each of two council districts, designated as 1a, 1b, and 1c from the first district, with similar naming for posts in the second district. Candidates must declare for a post in one of the districts at the time of their filing, and must win a majority to be elected. This system was established for the first municipal election in 2011. (This was in compliance with a consent decree and court order settling litigation since 1982 under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.)

Previously a smaller number of city council members were elected at-large; as each candidate had to command a majority of electors, the minority seldom could elect a candidate of their choice. The Department of Justice recorded objections to the city of LaGrange changes to election methods in October 1993 and December 1994. The 1993 objection related to the use of two at-large seats in a mixed city council plan with four single-member districts; the 1994 objection related to the use of one at-large seat in a mixed city council plan with two "super-districts" and four single-member districts. From 1997, more city council seats were established in LaGrange. Municipal elections are held in odd-numbered years.

Willie T Edmondson was elected Mayor on March 21, 2023. He is the first African-American elected to this position for the city of LaGrange. The mayor and all council members are elected for four-year terms on a nonpartisan basis. The city council hires a full-time city manager, who oversees daily operations of city departments.

In January 2017, Police Chief Louis M. Dekmar apologized publicly for his department's failure in 1940 to protect a 16-year-old black youth, who was lynched.

Troup County School District
The Troup County School System holds pre-school to grade 12, and consists of 11 elementary schools, three middle schools (Callaway Middle School, Gardner Newman Middle School, and Long Cane Middle School), and three high schools (Callaway High School, LaGrange High School, and Troup County Comprehensive High School. The county is divided into three school zones. The county school system serves Hogansville, LaGrange and West Point. It is home to over 20 new and recently renovated schools.

Private education

 * Hillside Montessori
 * Lafayette Christian
 * LaGrange Academy
 * Oak Grove Christian Academy
 * Sound Doctrine Christian Academy

Higher education

 * LaGrange College - Main Campus
 * Point University
 * West Georgia Technical College

Transportation
Highways in LaGrange include Interstate 85, Interstate 185, U.S. Route 27, U.S. Route 29, Georgia State Route 219, and Georgia State Route 109.

LaGrange-Callaway Airport is southwest of the city.

Notable people

 * J. Paul Austin - Chairman, President, and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, born in LaGrange.
 * Ryan Bliss – minor league baseball player in the Seattle Mariners organization, grew up in LaGrange
 * Hammett L. Bowen Jr. – recipient of Medal of Honor
 * Mary G. Bryan – archivist
 * Chris Burnette – NFL player
 * Austin Callaway – 16-year-old African American youth lynched by whites on September 8, 1940
 * Fuller Earle Callaway – textile magnate
 * Daz Cameron – Major League Baseball player
 * Mike Cameron – former Major League Baseball player
 * Wallace H. Clark Jr. – pathologist and cancer researcher; born (c.1924) and raised in LaGrange
 * Joyce Grable – former professional wrestler; born (c. 1952) and raised in LaGrange
 * Jimmy Haynes – Major League Baseball player
 * Albert E. Jarrell – Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy; born in Rome, Georgia, but raised in LaGrange
 * Tom Jarriel – ABC news correspondent; born in LaGrange in 1934
 * John Johnson – National Football League (NFL) player
 * Elijah Kelley – actor
 * David Kelton – Major League Baseball player
 * Mike Lazzo – network executive for Adult Swim
 * Wynona Lipman (1923–1999) – first African-American woman elected to New Jersey Senate
 * Randolph Mahaffey – professional basketball player, born in LaGrange
 * Lincoln Wayne "Chips" Moman – record producer and songwriter
 * Lewis Render Morgan – Georgia state representative and judge
 * Fred Newman – actor
 * Bubba Sparxxx – rapper
 * James M. Sprayberry – recipient of the Medal of Honor
 * Dernell Stenson – Major League Baseball Player
 * Horace Ward – first African-American federal judge in Georgia; also first person to attempt to integrate University of Georgia law school
 * Carla Williams - Athletic Director at the University of Virginia
 * Wesley Woodyard – NFL player
 * Louis Tompkins Wright – physician, graduate of Harvard Medical School, first African-American physician to be appointed to staff of a New York City municipal hospital; notable for many scientific breakthroughs, including introduction of intradermal smallpox vaccination

Sister cities
Sister cities include:
 * Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
 * Poti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
 * Aso, Kumamoto, Japan

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Ashburn, Georgia

The city of Ashburn is the county seat of Turner County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 4,291. Ashburn's government is classified as a council/manager form of municipal government.

Ashburn is noted for its peanuts and a fire ant festival.

History
The town of Marion was founded in 1888, and changed its name to Ashburn when it was incorporated in 1890. Ashburn was designated seat of Turner County when it was established in 1905. The community was named after W. W. Ashburn, a pioneer citizen.

Peanut Statue
In 1975, the Peanut Statue was constructed in Ashburn and was then considered an official state monument in 1998. In the year 2019 it was destroyed by Hurricane Micheal. The newer Peanut Statute appears smaller than the original peanut statue, although the exact measurements are unknown. The woods that the original peanut was next to was cleared out, and the small picnic table as seen in the first image was presumably destroyed by Hurricane Micheal, the same hurricane that destroyed the original peanut statue.

The small tower constructed of brick was reused for the newer peanut statue, as was the crown. The original peanut statue was made of fiberglass. The brick tower is 15 feet tall and has a crown attached to it.

Legal Publications for the City of Ashburn is The Wiregrass Farmer.

Geography
Ashburn is located at 31.70444°N, -83.65389°W (31.704378, -83.653786).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 sqmi, of which 4.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.66%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,291 people, 1,500 households, and 1,061 families residing in the city.

Schools
Ashburn residents are served by the Turner County School District which offers pre-school through grade twelve education, and has one elementary school, a middle school, a high school, and a speciality school. The district has 126 full-time teachers and over 1,145 students.
 * Turner County Elementary School
 * Turner County Middle School
 * Turner County High School

Library
Ashburn is served by a public library, the Victoria Evans Memorial Library.

Events
Every fourth weekend in March, Ashburn holds the Fire Ant Festival. This offers an art show, carnival rides, a car show, strawberry cook off, BBQ competition, health show, and fireworks. Some events are tailored to the festival itself, such as the Fire Ant Call, Find the Fire Ant, Fire Ant 5k, and Miss Fire Ant Pageant.

The newer Peanut Statute appears smaller than the original peanut statue, although the exact measurements are unknown. The woods that the original peanut was next to was cleared out, and the small picnic table as seen in the first image was presumably destroyed by Hurricane Micheal, the same hurricane that destroyed the original peanut statue.

The small tower constructed of brick was reused for the newer peanut statue, as was the crown. The peanut statue was erected in 1975, and was officially recognized as an official state monument in the year 1998. The original peanut statue was made of fiberglass. The brick tower is 15 feet tall and has a crown attached to it.

Notable people

 * Henry T. Elrod - World War II fighter pilot posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
 * Nora Lawrence Smith - editor and publisher of Wiregrass Farmer for decades
 * Betty Shingler Talmadge - First Lady of Georgia
 * Ben Thomas - former Auburn University and National Football League defensive lineman

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Rebecca, Georgia

Rebecca is a city in Turner County, Georgia, United States, along the Alapaha River. The population was 208 in 2020.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Rebecca as a town in 1904. The community was named after Rebecca Sharron, the daughter of a local resident. A post office called Rebecca has been in operation since 1902.

Geography
Rebecca is located at 31.80639°N, -83.48778°W (31.806385, -83.487833). 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 246 people, 87 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 314.8 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 133.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.42% White, 20.33% African American, 0.81% Native American, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,806 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,881. About 10.0% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.6% of those 65 or over.

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Sycamore, Georgia

Sycamore is a city in Turner County, Georgia, United States. The population was 692 in 2020.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Sycamore as a town in 1891. The community was named for the American sycamore trees near the original town site.

Geography
Sycamore is located at 31.67083°N, -83.63389°W (31.670810, -83.633871). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

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, Sycamore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 711 people, 191 households, and 131 families residing in the city. The population density was 711 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 218 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 61.7% White, 35.9% African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.81% from other races, and 0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 20, 11.4% from 10 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 189 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 214 males.

As of the census of 2010, the median income for a household in the city was $19,063, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,346. About 14.4% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.3% of those under age 18 and 30.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Clay Pirkle - Georgia House of Representatives, elected in 2015
 * Thomas Creekmore- Entertainer and innovator of the “Creekmore Stomp”.

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Danville, Georgia

Danville is a town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 238 at the 2010 census, down from 373 in 2000.

The Twiggs County portion of Danville is part of the Macon metropolitan statistical area.

History
Danville was originally called "Hughes", and under that name had its start about 1891 when the railroad was extended to that point. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1905 as the "Town of Danville". The town was named for Daniel G. Hughes, father of U.S. Representative Dudley Mays Hughes.

Geography
Danville is located at 32.60556°N, -83.24472°W (32.605607, -83.244762).

Interstate 16 runs northwest to southeast just south of town, leading southeast 137 mi (220 km) to Savannah and northwest 31 mi (50 km) to Macon. The town is also traversed by U.S. Route 80 and Georgia State Route 358.

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

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Jeffersonville, Georgia

The city of Jeffersonville is the largest city and county seat of Twiggs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,035 at the 2010 census, down from 1,209 in 2000.

Jeffersonville is part of the Macon metropolitan statistical area.

History
The city was named after the Jefferson family of settlers. Jeffersonville was named county seat in 1868, when the seat was transferred from Marion.

Geography
Jeffersonville is located at 32.68389°N, -83.33972°W (32.683982, -83.339683).

The city is located in the central part of the state, very close to the geographic center of the state. Interstate 16 runs northwest to southeast just south of the city, leading southeast 148 mi (238 km) to Savannah and northwest 25 mi (40 km) to Macon. U.S. Route 80 travels through the city, as well as state routes 18 and 96.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 977 people, 375 households, and 199 families residing in the city.

Twiggs County School District
The Twiggs County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of four elementary schools (two include pre-school programs), a middle school and a high school. The district has 100 full-time teachers and over 1,489 students.
 * Jeffersonville Elementary
 * Twiggs Middle School
 * Twiggs County High School

Private education

 * Twiggs Academy

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Blairsville, Georgia

Blairsville is a city and the county seat of Union County, on the northern border of Georgia, United States. It was founded near the Nottely River, which was dammed in 1942 as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority project, forming Lake Nottely. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 616.

History

During the 1830s, the United States conducted Indian Removal of the Cherokee Nation and other Southeast tribes, to what was designated as Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River. This area along the Nottely River was part of the large Cherokee territory and the leader Goingsnake was born here in 1758.

After American settlers moved into this area, in 1835 the Georgia General Assembly designated Blairsville as the Union County seat. The town is named after American Revolutionary War veteran James Blair.

The neighboring city of Dahlonega was known as the first site of gold in the United States, but the Blairsville area was known to have the purest gold in the mountains of northern Georgia. Assayers in Washington, D.C. could tell by looking that gold ore was from the Coosa Mines because it was “the yellowest gold” submitted and its brilliant color set it apart.

This area of northern Georgia was still rural and isolated before World War II. During the Great Depression, under the President Franklin D. Roosevelt administration, the Nottely River was selected as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority projects. The river was dammed in order to form a reservoir to generate hydroelectric power. It also created a lake with recreational opportunities. This was one of the projects that produced electrification in a rural area.

Blairsville's newspaper, the North Georgia News, was first published in 1909. United Community Banks, Inc., one of the largest financial institutions in the Southeast U.S., was founded in Blairsville in 1949.

Geography
U.S. Routes 19 and 76, as well as Georgia State Route 515 (Zell Miller Mountain Parkway), are the main highways through the city. U.S. 19 leads north 21 mi to Murphy, North Carolina and south 34 mi to Dahlonega. U.S. 76 and GA-515 run through the city together, leading northeast 8 mi to Young Harris and west 23 mi to Blue Ridge. Atlanta is 99 mi to the south via U.S. 19.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

Climate
Blairsville has a humid subtropical climate, yet due to its elevation of 1883 ft, typically records far lower temperatures at night than what is encountered in much of the Southeastern U.S., and has slightly higher precipitation totals (56 in annually) than most locations in the state; the average diurnal temperature variation exceeds 25 F-change in each of the spring and autumn months. Snow usually occurs several times every year. The average annual snowfall is 4 inches. The monthly daily mean temperature ranges from 36.8 °F in January to 73.3 °F in July. There are 7.6 days of 90 °F highs and 4.6 days where the high fails to rise above freezing annually.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 616 people, 230 households, and 110 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 652 people living in the city. The population density was 529 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was: White alone - 577 (88.5%), African American - 30 (4.6%), Hispanic - 30 (4.6%), two or more other races - 10 (1.5%), American Indian alone - 4 (0.6%), Asian - 1 (0.2%).

There were 226 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.4% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.9% were non-families. 50.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.3% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 151.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 167.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $14,120, and the median income for a family was $24,712. Males had a median income of $21,953 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,865. About 16.8% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events

 * The Sorghum Festival is held every year on the second and third weekends in October, celebrating the sorghum harvest and showcasing rural mountain culture, including bluegrass music and clogging.
 * The Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is held every year during the last weekend in May. Assorted artists from all over North Georgia participate, as well as local artists, restaurants and businesses. Held on the historic town square, there are activities for children and musical acts that will appeal to everyone.
 * The Green Bean Festival is held annually on the last weekend in July. It features beauty pageants, green bean pizza eating contests, a canning contest, a green bean recipe contest, a tractor parade, fresh produce, crafts, and many activities for children.

Points of interest
Nearby Lake Nottely is a Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir. In addition to helping generate hydroelectric power, the lake serves as a local recreational resource. It was created by damming the Nottely River as part of a regional, large-scale project for rural electrification and development.

The Appalachian Trail in Georgia has elevations that vary from about 2500 to 4500 ft, with many steep climbs. It extends some 75 mi through the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Butternut Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole mountainside public golf course located within the city limits.

Encompassing nearly two-thirds of the county, the Chattahoochee National Forest has a series of winding trails. Visitors may hike through scenic mountains, and by rushing rivers, and cascading waterfalls.

Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain peak in Georgia. It has a park with a picnic area and a small observation tower near the peak. This features a movie chronicling the change of seasons and the effects of pollution on the mountain. The peak may be reached by bus or by walking from a point halfway to the top, beyond which private vehicles are not allowed.

Vogel State Park is a park located on Highway 19/129 approximately 11 mi south of Blairsville. It is centered around Lake Trahlyta.

Amenities:
 * Approximately 5 mi of hiking trails
 * Access to the Appalachian Trail
 * Paddleboat rentals and fishing
 * Miniature golf course
 * 35 rental cabins
 * 103 campsites

The park has seasonal programs:
 * Fall Festival
 * Pioneer Christmas
 * Kids Fishing Rodeo
 * Summer Saturday music events
 * September All-Day Mountain Music Festival

Education
Blairsville is in proximity to several colleges. North Georgia Technical College has a campus in town. Young Harris College in Young Harris, and the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega are nearby.

The public education system for Blairsville is supervised by the Union County School District, a relatively small school district, which manages the five schools in the system.

The Union County School District conducts classes for pre-school to grade twelve. Its facilities consist of two elementary schools, a middle school, and two high schools. The district has 172 full-time teachers and over 2,598 students.

 * Union County Elementary School
 * Union County Primary School
 * Union County Middle School
 * Union County High School
 * Woody Gap High/Elementary School

Blairsville is home to one alternative school, the Mountain Education Center High School, which is an evening school.

Union County schools are acclaimed for their excellence and influencing the local community through their excellence and dedication.

The Union County Public Library is part of the Mountain Regional Library System, which manages four libraries in the region. It is a member of Georgia Library PINES (the Public Information Network for Electronic Services) along with Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris, Towns County Public Library in Hiawassee, and Fannin County Public Library in Blue Ridge.

There are some private schools nearby as well:
 * The Mountain Area Christian Academy, in Morganton, Georgia
 * Eastgate Life Academy, in Hiawassee, Georgia
 * Murphy Adventist Christian School, in Murphy, North Carolina

Notable people

 * Jonathan Davenport - Dirt Super Late Model and NASCAR Cup Series driver

Transportation
U.S. Route 76 and Zell Miller Mountain Parkway (GA 515) are the main highways that run through Blairsville. U.S. 76 and GA-515 lead northeast from the city 8 mi to Young Harris and west 23 mi to Blue Ridge. U.S. Routes 19 and 129 also run through the city together, leading north 21 mi to Murphy, North Carolina and south 35 mi to Dahlonega. Atlanta is 99 mi south via U.S. 19/129.

Blairsville Airport is located in the city.

Media
The Blairsville area is served by a few local television stations, one newspaper, magazines, and numerous local radio stations. They broadcast several genres of music, and sports, news, and talk radio.

The North Georgia News is the primary newspaper and legal organ for the area. A member of the Georgia Press Association, the NGN is Blairsville's only accredited media outlet. Montefino Magazine is an aspirational publication based in Blairsville; it covers lifestyle and social news for Blairsville, Union County, and surrounding areas.

Blairsville has 12 local radio stations. WUCG-FM 93.1 is based in Blairsville, 1210-AM (WDGR), 89.5-FM (WNGU), and 104.3-FM (WZTR) are based in Dahlonega. WCVP-AM (600), WCNG-FM (102.7), and WKRK-AM (1320) are based in Murphy, North Carolina. 95.1-FM (WJRB) is based in Young Harris, Georgia, while 105.1-FM (WNGA) and 89.9-FM (WTFH) are based in Helen. 1230-AM/97.7-FM (WJUL) is based in Hiawassee. 103.9-FM (WPPL) is based in Blue Ridge.

The local television station is W50AB (channel 50), based in Hiawassee.

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Hannahs Mill, Georgia

Hannahs Mill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,267 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Hannahs Mill is located at 32.93557°N, -84.33814°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 sqmi, of which 4.4 sqmi is land and 0.23% is water.

Demographics
Hannahs Mills first appeared as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census. It was not listed in the 1990 U.S. census after a portion of the CDP was annexed to Thomastown. It reappeared as a CDP in the 2000 U.S. census.

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Lincoln Park, Georgia

Lincoln Park is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,122 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Lincoln Park is located at 32.86778°N, -84.33194°W (32.867666, -84.332046).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Lincoln Park was first listed as an unincorporated place in the 1950 U.S. Census and designated a CDP in the 1980 U.S. Census. It was not listed in the 1990 U.S. Census after a portion of the CDP was annexed to Thomaston. It reappeared as a CDP in the 2000 U.S. Census.

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Salem, Georgia

Salem is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 310 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Salem is located in southern Upson County at 32.74861°N, -84.19889°W (32.748609, -84.198816).

The community is located along U.S. Route 80 and Georgia State Route 22 in the west central part of the state. U.S. 80 and GA-22 lead east 12 mi (19 km) to Roberta and west 24 mi (39 km) to Talbotton. Macon, the closest city with 50,000 people, is 39 mi (63 km) east via U.S. 80 and GA-22.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Salem first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.

As of the 2010 census Salem had a population of 310. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population was 97.4% non-Hispanic black, 0.3% Hispanic black (1 person, also the only Hispanic), 1.6% non-Hispanic white (5 people), 0.3% Native American and 0.3% non-Hispanic reporting some other race.

As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 124 households, and 94 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 40.7 PD/sqmi. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 16.2/sq mi (6.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.95% White, 96.76% African American and 0.29% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 25.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% 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 3.17.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $22,788. Males had a median income of $22,143 versus $13,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,591. About 16.0% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Sunset Village, Georgia

Sunset Village is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 871 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Sunset Village is located at 32.89917°N, -84.40944°W (32.899173, -84.409413).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km$2$), of which 4.9 square miles (12.8 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (1.01%) is water.

Demographics
Sunset Village first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 871 people, 341 households, and 257 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 176.8 PD/sqmi. There were 358 housing units at an average density of 72.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.01% White, 2.53% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 341 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,487, and the median income for a family was $40,962. Males had a median income of $30,647 versus $21,850 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,013. About 6.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Thomaston, Georgia

Thomaston is a city in and the county seat of Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,170 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Thomaston, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Atlanta - Sandy Springs (GA) - Gainesville (GA) - Alabama (partial) CSA.

History
Thomaston was incorporated on January 1, 1825, and designated as the seat of Upson County. The town was named for General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812.

Geography
Thomaston is located near the center of Upson County at 32.90 N, -84.333333 W (32° 54′ 0″ N, 84° 20′ 0″ W). The city is located in the west central Piedmont region of the state.

U.S. Route 19 is the main north–south route through the city, leading north 16 mi (26 km) to Zebulon and south 28 mi (45 km) to Butler. Georgia State Routes 36 and 74 are the main east–west routes through the city. GA-36 leads northeast 17 mi (27 km) to Barnesville and southwest 18 mi (29 km) to Woodland. GA-74 leads east 12 mi (19 km) to Yatesville and northwest 19 mi (31 km) to Woodbury.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,816 people, 3,333 households, and 1,779 families residing in the city.

Health care
Its principal hospital is the Upson Regional Medical Center at 801 West Gordon Street.

Industry
Industry in the city is driven primarily by manufacturing which makes up 36.5%. The second largest industry is educational, health, and social service comprising 21.0%. The third largest industry is retail trade at 11.6% of the total industry in Thomaston. The remaining portions of industry include agriculture, construction, wholesale trade, transportation, information, finance, management, administration, arts and entertainment, food service, recreation, accommodation, and public administration.

National Register of Historic Places
The Upson County courthouse was built in 1908, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 * Pettigrew-White-Stamps House
 * Silvertown Mill District

Annual events
Thomaston hosts an annual Emancipation Proclamation Celebration each May. It is the nation's oldest and longest running emancipation celebration of its kind.

Parks and recreation

 * Sprewell Bluff Park, located on the Flint River
 * The Greatest Generation Recreational Park

Thomaston-Upson County School District
The Thomaston-Upson 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 279 full-time teachers and over 5,009 students.
 * Upson-Lee Elementary School
 * Upson-Lee Primary School
 * Upson-Lee Middle School
 * Upson-Lee High School
 * Upson-Lee Pre-k
 * Upson-Lee Alternative School

Colleges and universities
Southern Crescent Technical College is located in Thomaston, and is a two-year technical school.

Notable people

 * Coy Bowles - Grammy award-winning country artist Zac Brown Band
 * Elia Goode Byington (1858–1936), journalist
 * Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets
 * Dr. John H. Carter - Led effort to create MLK Memorial in Washington DC
 * Mike Cavan - football player at Univ. of Ga. and former head coach at SMU
 * Wayne Cochran - musician (Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders)
 * Ivylyn Girardeau - medical missionary in Pakistan
 * John Brown Gordon - one of Robert E. Lee's most trusted Confederate generals during the American Civil War; governor of Georgia 1886-1890
 * Frank Gordy (1904–1983) - founder of The Varsity restaurant chain
 * William Guilford (1844–1909) - businessman and state legislator
 * Bill Hartman - football running back for the Georgia Bulldogs and Washington Redskins before World War II
 * John Holliman (1948–1998) - broadcast journalist best known as one of CNN's "Boys of Baghdad" during the first Persian Gulf War
 * Marion Montgomery - poet, novelist, educator, and critic; close friend and critic of Flannery O'Connor
 * Dallas Raines - Weather personality at KABC in Los Angeles
 * Cedric Smith - African American painter
 * Hunter Strickland - MLB pitcher
 * Travon Walker- 1st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars

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Yatesville, Georgia

Yatesville is a town in Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 408 at the 2000 census.

History
Yatesville was founded in 1888 when the railroad was extended to that point, and named after A.J. Yates, a first settler. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Yatesville as a town in 1896.

Geography
Yatesville is located at 32.91278°N, -84.1425°W (32.912663, -84.142393).

The town is located along Georgia State Route 74, which runs from west to east through the center of town. GA-74 leads east 35 mi (56 km) to Macon and west 12 mi (19 km) to Thomaston, the Upson County seat.

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 1.14% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 408 people, 158 households and 124 families residing in the town. The population density was 465.0 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 199.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 75.74% White, 23.77% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 159 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $30,096 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,762. About 9.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Chattanooga Valley, Georgia

Chattanooga Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Walker County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,962 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Chattanooga is a Muskogean-language name meaning "rock coming to a point".

Geography
Chattanooga Valley is located at 34.92222°N, -85.33556°W (34.922236, -85.335453).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.5 sqmi, all land.

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

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,065 people, 1,588 households, and 1,225 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 539.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,698 housing units at an average density of 225.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.18% White, 0.54% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 1,588 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,950, and the median income for a family was $40,720. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,415. About 6.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Chickamauga, Georgia

Chickamauga is a city in Walker County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,917 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Before the 1800s, the Chickamauga Cherokee settled around Chickamauga Creek, where they farmed and hunted the lands. They stayed there until their forced exodus during the Trail of Tears (1838). In the early to mid-19th century, the present town of Chickamauga was a large plantation in the rolling hills of northern Georgia. When the Cherokee Nation was divided into districts and courts in 1820, Crawfish Springs was made the capital of the new Chickamauga District. After the Cherokee removal, the first court in Walker County was held there in the former Cherokee courthouse. The local post office was Crawfish Springs.

During the War of 1812, 500 Cherokee warriors from the area fought alongside General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, against the Creek Indians, who were aligned with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The battle ended in a victory for the U.S. Army.

The Lee and Gordon families greatly influenced Chickamauga's post-Cherokee history. In 1836 Gwinnett County native James Gordon established a plantation at Crawfish Springs and built a grist mill two miles east of town, on Chickamauga Creek. Lee and Gordon's Mill, which contained the area's first general store, was situated near a blacksmith shop and stagecoach stop. From 1840 to 1847, Gordon built his Doric-columned brick house (known today as the Gordon-Lee Mansion), which overlooks Crawfish Springs.

The area was settled by many other farm families and life was busy and fruitful in the fertile valleys, until even this remote part of the South was visited by the sounds of cannon and guns during the American Civil War. The Battle of Chickamauga, named for nearby Chickamauga Creek, was fought on September 19–20, 1863. It involved more than 150,000 soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies. Before the battle, Union Gen. William Rosecrans put his headquarters at the Gordon Lee Mansion. During the battle, wounded and injured soldiers were cared for in the home and nearby buildings. Many Union doctors remained behind to care for their patients after the Southern victory. Parched soldiers of both sides drank from the town's namesake springs.

Crawfish Springs was the site of an 1889 reunion of veteran soldiers, Northern and Southern, who had fought in the Battle of Chickamauga. Called the "Blue and Gray Barbecue", hundreds of soldiers and their families visited the sites of the bloody battle over 25 years before, smoking the pipe of peace, healing the wounds, and helping start the Chickamauga National Park. The Chickamauga Battlefield, established in 1890, is just north of the City of Chickamauga, and is a part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the first and largest in the country.

In 1888, a railroad line was built through Crawfish Springs. A syndicate bought the land and used some of it to develop a summer resort, complete with the Park Hotel, which opened in 1891. Around this same time, the Central of Georgia Railway built a stone depot for visitors to the hotel (both the tracks and depot remain today). After passenger service ceased in the 1950s, the city schools, library system, and recreation department used the depot. It now houses the Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum. Occasional tourist train excursions stop at the Chickamauga depot. The Durham Iron and Coal Company built coke ovens on Chickamauga's north side, used to transform coal into coke for iron and steel foundries in Chattanooga. Beginning in 1891, coal was transported by train twice daily from Lookout Mountain to Chickamauga. Production peaked in 1904, at about 700 to 1,000 tons of coal per day, and ended entirely during the Great Depression. These coke ovens were restored in the 1990s for exhibition.

In the early 20th century, Chickamauga became a textile-mill town. New England native Daniel Ashley Jewell, who had moved to middle Georgia prior to the Civil War, built a cotton mill. The small community in central Georgia that grew up around his mill is still called Jewell. His sister subsequently married a Colonel W.L.L. Bowen. Jewell and his brother-in-law reorganized the bag company and it became the Bowen-Jewell Bag Company. Soon after, Colonel Bowen's nephew, A. S. Bowen, joined the company as a salesman.

The company's best customers were the large grain mills in east Tennessee. For this reason, it was determined to move the company to Chattanooga in 1905. D.A. Jewell and business partner Colonel Bowen bought land in Chickamauga in 1907 from US Senator Gordon Lee. The men had heard that Lee, the owner of the springs, was proud of his sharp business dealings and had sold Crystal Spring several times, only to repossess it as soon as the first payment was missed. Jewell and Bowen dressed themselves in their worst clothes and tried to look like a less than affluent rural men. They approached Lee and discussed buying the land. When a price had been quoted, they told Lee to have his attorney draw up the papers and they would return to work out the terms of purchase. When they came back, they were wearing their normal clothes and had their attorney with them. Rather than seeking terms, they paid in cash, and Lee had no choice but to relinquish the property.

Jewell and Bowen also built the Crystal Springs Bleachery Company (in 1909). The Crystal Springs Bleachery Company was a major local employer and a significant player in the development of the town. The mill remained in operation until 2013. Other notable manufacturers have interests in Chickamauga such as Shaw Industries.

Over the last century, the city has changed and grown, from a population of 95 (in 1900) to 3,101 (in the 2010 official Census). The city is surrounded by the north Georgia mountains and valleys, and the history of the area has been rediscovered and restored wherever possible. Today Chickamauga is host to a wide variety of antique, boutique and specialty shops, cafes and restaurants. Within a few blocks of the main shopping district are public parks and historic sites, including Crawfish Springs Park, Coke Oven Park, and Holland-Watson Veterans Memorial Park. From April to September the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum offers weekend train excursions from Chattanooga to Chickamauga.

When the city was incorporated in 1891, the city's north–south avenues were named for Confederate generals. Today avenues named for Longstreet, Hood, Crittenden, Stewart, and more are clearly marked by large, wood framed signs displaying a description of the General's accomplishments, his picture, and flags of the day.

Several major Civil War battle sites and museums are near the city: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Lookout Mountain, Lee & Gordon's Mill, McLemore's Cove, and the Martin-Davis House, on the site of the Battle of Davis's Cross Roads.

Geography
Chickamauga is located at 34.87472°N, -85.29278°W (34.874696, −85.292751). 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 0.55% is water.

Climate
Chickamuga has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), with cool to mild winters and hot, humid summers. Rainfall is abundant and highest in the winter and spring months, with an average of 57 inches (1,449 mm).

Chickamauga City Schools
Chickamauga City Schools is a public, tax-funded institution that is open to all students who live within the city limits. Students who live outside the city may also attend, but must pay tuition since they do not contribute tax dollars to the school. The school district holds Kindergarten to grade twelve, and consists of an elementary school, middle school and high school. The district has 68 full-time teachers and over 1,293 students.

Walker County Schools
The Walker County Schools holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. The district has 577 full-time teachers and over 8,844 students.

Walker County Alternative Education Center
The Alternative Education Center in Walker County is located in the former Osburn Elementary School. When Cherokee Ridge Elementary was built, the students from Osburn were transferred to the new facility and the Alternative Education program was moved into the still-usable Osburn.

Oakwood Christian Academy
The Oakwood Baptist Church founded a private Christian-based academy in 1992. Currently the school offers grades Pre-K through 12th, with over 275 students enrolled. It sponsors sports teams such as cheerleading and basketball. It was announced in December 2008 that by 2012 Oakwood Academy will grow to include a high school.

Tourist attractions
Chickamauga offers a variety of tourist attractions.

Lee and Gordon's Mills, one of the oldest mills in the state of Georgia, is located about two miles east of the center of town on the west bank of the Chickamauga Creek.

The Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum is housed in the stone train depot building. The museum exhibits Civil War collectibles, Indian artifacts and Cherokee arrowheads, World War I artifacts, antique guns and furniture and a complete working display of Lionel Old Gauge model trains that date back to 1947.

The Chickamauga coke ovens are located just north of downtown Chickamauga on Highway 341. The beehive ovens of the Durham Iron and Coal Company were designed to turn coal into coke for use in the iron and steel foundries in nearby Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Gordon Lee Mansion was originally the Gordon residence built by James Gordon, who began construction in 1840 and completed in 1847. The mansion and surrounding buildings are now used as a bed and breakfast as well as a restaurant and banquet center.

Crawfish Spring, the main water supply for the early settlements, and later for the city of Chickamauga in the early to mid-20th century, is located on Cove Road just south of the main town and across the road from the Gordon Lee Mansion. The spring is no longer used as a water supply and has been converted into a park setting with picnic tables, a swing, and a gazebo.

The Holland-Watson Veterans' Park was dedicated on May 27, 2002. It is named after two Chickamauga soldiers, Sgt. Eddie H. Holland and Cpl. Thomas A. "Tommy" Watson, who lost their lives during Vietnam. A Huey helicopter is mounted on a pedestal in the center of the walking track as a symbol of the war and those who fought and died for their country.

Notable people

 * Ashley Harkleroad, former professional tennis player
 * Steve Tarvin, member of the Georgia House of Representatives

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,917 people, 1,289 households, and 735 families residing in the city.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 3,101 people, 1,198 households, and 844 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,206.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,354 housing units at an average density of 526.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 2,974 (95.9%) white, 22 (0.71%) black, 4 (0.13%) Native American, 18 (0.58%) Asian, 16 (0.52%) from other races, and 67 (2.16%) from two or more races. 35 (1.13%) of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

There were 1,198 households, out of which 464 (38.73%) had children under the age of 18 living with them, 627 (52.34%) were married couples living together, 162 (13.52%) had a female householder with no husband present, 62 (5.18%) were unmarried opposite-sex couples, 8 (0.67%) were unmarried same-sex couples, and 354 (29.55%) were non-families. 309 (25.79%) of all households were made up of individuals, and 136 (11.35%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59, and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 828 (26.7%) under the age of 18, 278 (8.96%) aged 18 to 24, 783 (25.25%) aged 25 to 44, 792 (25.54%) aged 45 to 64, and 420 (13.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,245 people, 899 households, and 644 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,238.8 PD/sqmi. There were 951 housing units at an average density of 524.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.58% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 899 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,110, and the median income for a family was $46,037. Males had a median income of $31,447 versus $21,776 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,716. About 5.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Fairview, Georgia

Fairview is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Walker County, Georgia, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 6,409. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Fairview is located at 34.93472°N, -85.28861°W (34.934700, -85.288546).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Fairview was first listed as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,409 people, 2,439 households, and 1,715 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 6,601 people, 2,568 households and 1,931 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 879.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,734 housing units at an average density of 364.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.56% White, 5.18% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 2,568 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.00.

24.3% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $33,894 and the median family income was $40,379. Males had a median income of $30,015 versus $22,155 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,687. About 7.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

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LaFayette, Georgia

LaFayette is a city in, and the county seat of, Walker County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 6,888. It was founded as Chattooga.

LaFayette is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
LaFayette was founded as Chattooga, in 1835, as the seat of newly formed Walker County. The county was named after the former United States senator Freeman Walker. Chattooga was renamed LaFayette in 1836 after Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography
LaFayette is located at 34.70972°N, -85.28389°W (34.709704, -85.283862). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,888 people, 2,847 households, and 1,844 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,121 people, 2,712 households, and 1,749 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,926 housing units at an average density of 361.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% White, 7.5% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 2,712 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,093, and the median income for a family was $29,387. Males had a median income of $27,528 versus $20,906 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,318. About 16.0% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Andy Bean, golfer, repeat winner on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour
 * Ronald H. Griffith, United States Army General, former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army
 * Zahra Karinshak, Georgia State Senator, attorney, and Air Force veteran

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Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Lookout Mountain is a city entirely within Walker County, Georgia, United States. Bordering its sister town of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, Lookout Mountain is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan statistical area. The population was 1,641 at the 2020 census. The city is located on Lookout Mountain, home to such attractions as Rock City. This city is often named as home to Covenant College, but the college is actually across the county line in Dade County.

Geography
Lookout Mountain is located at 34.97528°N, -85.35472°W (34.975307, -85.354826).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2), all of it land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,641 people, 612 households, and 465 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,617 people, 618 households, and 441 families residing in the city. The population density was 608.3 PD/sqmi. There were 657 housing units at an average density of 247.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.19% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 618 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,045, and the median income for a family was $76,580. Males had a median income of $52,071 versus $30,962 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,227. About 3.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Colleges
Covenant College, a Presbyterian college, is located in neighboring Dade County. The college became infamous for Mark David Chapman, the assassin of John Lennon, who briefly attended in the early 1970s. Covenant is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

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Rossville, Georgia

Rossville is a city in Walker County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,980 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office has been in operation at Rossville since 1817. The city was named after Cherokee Indian Chief John Ross, who resided there until being forced to relocate with his people to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. The city incorporated in 1905.

The John Ross House, a log cabin, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, all land.

Rossville is a suburb of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the cities are separated by the Tennessee/Georgia state line. The city lies in a broad valley between Missionary Ridge to the east and Lookout Mountain to the west. Fort Oglethorpe and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park lie across Missionary Ridge to the southeast. U.S. Route 27 connects Rossville to Chattanooga and Fort Oglethorpe.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,980 people, 1,457 households, and 1,051 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,105 people, 1,507 households, and 955 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,945.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,693 housing units at an average density of 938.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.51% White, 3.90% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 1,507 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,612, and the median income for a family was $29,423. Males had a median income of $26,346 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,175. About 16.6% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Lauren Alaina - Country singer.
 * Kane Brown - Country singer.
 * Bob Burcham - Racing driver.
 * Ashley Harkleroad - Professional tennis player.
 * Martin Scott - Politician. Member of Georgia House of Representatives
 * Terry Gordy - Professional wrestler.

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Between, Georgia

Between is a town in Walton County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 402.

History
The first permanent settlement at Between was made in the 1850s. Between was incorporated in 1908 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly.

It has been suggested by many that the town is called Between because it is equidistant to Atlanta and Athens. It is also between Walton County's two largest cities, Loganville and Monroe. Actually, strong public opposition to annexation by either Loganville or Monroe resulted in a successful public movement to incorporate the area, which struggled with the challenge of choosing a name for the new town. Eventually the simplest and most obvious name was chosen.

Geography
Between is located at 33.81389°N, -83.80917°W (33.813956, -83.809170).

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 61 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 170.4 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 72.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.62% White and 3.38% African American. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,222, and the median income for a family was $52,292. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,115. There were 12.2% of families and 8.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.8% of under eighteens and 16.7% of individuals over 64.

The 2010 census data revealed that the town of Between was growing in population and was the fourth of seven incorporated cities in Walton County, with a total population of 296. The specifics were as follows:

 * Sex: male 48.3%, female 51.6%
 * Age: 0-4 10%, 5-17 20.6%, 18-64 59.8%, 65+ 9.5%
 * Race: African-American 7.4%, Hispanic 3.3%, White 90.8%

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Good Hope, Georgia

Good Hope is a town in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the Town of Good Hope in 1905. The community was so named on account of the first settlers' "good hope" their town would grow to become prosperous.

Geography
Good Hope is located at 33.78694°N, -83.60972°W (33.786925, -83.609638).

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 85 households, and 66 families residing in the town. The population density was 119.2 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 50.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.71% White, 0.95% African American, 1.43% Native American, 0.48% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 85 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.6% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,250, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,957. About 9.7% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable person
Moina Michael, a.k.a., the Poppy Lady, was born in the town of Good Hope, in 1869. She pioneered the symbol of the silk poppy in tribute to World War I veterans.

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Jersey, Georgia

Jersey is a town in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 146 at the 2020 census.

History
Prior to, and until around 1904, this community was originally known as Centerville since it was almost equidistant from the surrounding towns of: Monroe, Social Circle, Covington, and Loganville,. But, when the town decided to establish a US Post Office of its own, rather than have to travel to the county seat, or...  to collect mail, a problem arose. Federal Postal Regulations (logically) prohibited two towns in the same State having the same name. This prompted an extended and hot debate in the community that lasted most of the winter. At the time, this area was primarily agricultural and was very well known for its high quality in Dairy farming and production of high quality milk.. Only a couple of months prior to this event, Old Man H. D. Ambercrombie (a quite prominent businessman, and early settler in that area) had just taken possession of his newly imported—at great expense—full blooded, Jersey Bull from the European Isle of Jersey, acquired to improve the quality of his herd and to increase their milk production. After much debate, the town applied for and was awarded a name change to "Jersey". They were thus able to establish their own unique Postal Address and establish a US Post Office of their own.

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Jersey as a town in 1905.

Geography
Jersey is located at 33.71694°N, -83.80389°W (33.716872, -83.803943).

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 163 people, 61 households, and 45 families residing in the town. The population density was 208.9 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 83.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.71% White, 3.07% African American, 0.61% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,295. About 17.0% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
Up until the early 1960s, the town of Jersey had its own School and virtually all of the teachers were also local area residents who knew each one of the children, and their entire families. Many attend the same Local Churches, some had their own children as their Students. Some Teachers were Graduates of Jersey's School, and some taught multiple generations of students from the same families.. In 1962, due to a reduction in local school age population and a movement to consolidate local schools, the local school was closed down and students (mostly) transferred to Social Circle Public Schools. There were limited (other) options at that time. A few teachers followed, but most simply Retired from teaching.

The town is now officially considered part of the Walton County School District., although a (small?) percentage do attend Higher Rated Private Schools in the area.

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Monroe, Georgia

Monroe is a city and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States. It is located both one hour east of Atlanta via US 78 and GA 138 to I-20 and east of Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport and is one of the exurban cities in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The population was 14,928 at the 2020 U.S. census.

History
Monroe was founded in 1818 as seat of the newly formed Walton County. It was incorporated as a town in 1821 and as a city in 1896.

Monroe was a major cotton producer in the state during the 1900s. The two main cotton mills in Monroe used to be the driving economic force in the region. Now the mills no longer produce for the cotton industry, but rather serve as economic engines for the region by housing antique markets, event space, and other unique retail.

In July 1946, the area was the site of the last mass lynching in the United States. A White mob attacked and killed two Black married couples who were driving through the area. The four people were pulled from their car and shot several times.

A Civil War memorial, in the form of a statue of a Confederate soldier, stands adjacent to the county courthouse in downtown Monroe.

Geography
Monroe is in the center of Walton County. U.S. Route 78 (Atlanta/Monroe Bypass) passes north of the city, leading west 5 mi to Loganville, and west 35 mi to downtown Atlanta, and east 25 miles to Athens. GA Bus. 10 runs through the city of Monroe. Georgia State Route 11 leads northwest from Monroe 15 miles to Winder, the Barrow County seat, and south 10 miles to Social Circle, and southwest 15 mi to eastern rural Newton County, east of Covington. State Route 138 leads south 18 mi to Conyers.

Monroe is located at 33.79333°N, -83.71083°W (33.793295, -83.710790).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.5 sqmi, of which 10.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (1.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,928 people, 4,709 households, and 3,223 families residing in the city.

Economy
The east end of Monroe contains multiple industries:

 * Hitachi automotive systems of America
 * Tucker Door and Trim
 * Arkansas-headquartered Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s southeast Walmart Distribution Center
 * Leggett & Platt Corporation

Walton County School District
The Walton County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. The district has 675 full-time teachers and over 10,368 students.

Elementary

 * Atha Road Elementary School
 * Bay Creek Elementary School
 * Harmony Elementary School
 * Monroe Elementary School
 * Walker Park Elementary School
 * Walnut Grove Elementary School
 * Sharon Elementary School
 * Loganville Elementary School
 * Youth Elementary School

Middle

 * Carver Middle School
 * Loganville Middle School
 * Youth Middle School

High

 * Monroe Area High School
 * Loganville High School
 * Walnut Grove High School
 * Social Circle High School

Private

 * George Walton Academy
 * Loganville Christian Academy
 * Monroe Country Day School

Monroe Museum
The Monroe Museum is a history museum that details a timeline of Monroe, starting with the Native Americans that lived in the area, and ending with the present.

Notable people

 * Javianne Oliver - 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist
 * Alfred H. Colquitt - Governor of Georgia and senator who served as Confederate officer
 * Frances Conroy - Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning actress
 * Besse Cooper - suffragist, teacher, and World's Oldest Living Person 2011-2012
 * Henry Fambrough - baritone singer, The Spinners
 * Marquis Floyd - NFL player
 * Michael Gallup - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
 * Lonnie Hillyer - jazz trumpeter
 * Tyler Hubbard - country music singer/songwriter, member of band Florida Georgia Line
 * Henry Dickerson McDaniel - Governor of Georgia from 1883 to 1886
 * Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. - member of US House of Representatives
 * Patricia Roberts - Olympic silver medalist and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee
 * Stephon Tuitt - NFL player for Pittsburgh Steelers
 * Clifford Walker - Governor of Georgia from 1923 to 1927
 * Bruce Williamson (born 1954) - Politician. Member of Georgia House of Representatives.

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Walnut Grove, Georgia

Walnut Grove is a town in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,330 according to the 2010 census.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Walnut Grove as a town in 1905. The community was named for a grove of walnut trees near the original town site.

Geography
Walnut Grove is located at 33.74556°N, -83.85722°W (33.745470, -83.857319).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,322 people, 515 households, and 371 families residing in the city.

Education
Public education in Walnut Grove is administered by Walton County School District. The district operates Walnut Grove Elementary School and Walnut Grove High School within the city.

Notable people

 * Barbecue Bob, blues musician
 * Bazoline Estelle Usher, educator

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Deenwood, Georgia

Deenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ware County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,207 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waycross micropolitan statistical area. Deenwood Baptist Church is named after this geographical area.

Geography
Deenwood is located at 31.23889°N, -82.37167°W (31.238993, -82.371540).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 sqmi, all land.

Climate
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, Deenwood has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
In the 1950 U.S. Census and 1960 U.S. Census, the census recognized the unincorporated place of Hebardville which was roughly coterminous with Deenwood. In the 1970 U.S. Census, the unincorporated community was renamed Deenwood and designated a CDP in 1980 U.S. Census.

2020
In 1990, the population was 2,055. At the 2020 census, its population grew to 2,207.

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Sunnyside, Georgia

Sunnyside is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ware County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,472 in 2020. It is part of the Waycross micropolitan statistical area.

Geography
Sunnyside is located at 31.23689°N, -82.33945°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.8 km$2$), of which 1.4 square miles (3.7 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$) (4.08%) is water.

Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

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

2020
In 1990, the population of Sunnyside was 1,506. By 2020, its population was 1,472.

Notable people

 * Ken Barfield, football player

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Camak, Georgia

Camak is a town in Warren County, Georgia, United States. The town is located just off Interstate 20 between Atlanta and Augusta. The population was 141 in 2020.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1898 as the "Town of Camak", with municipal corporate limits extending in a one-half mile radius from the Georgia Railroad depot. The community was named after James Camak, a railroad promoter. Camak's home in Athens, the Camak House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Camak is located at 33.45306°N, -82.64833°W (33.453039, -82.648287). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, all land.

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Norwood, Georgia

Norwood is a city in Warren County, Georgia, United States. The population was 202 in 2020.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Norwood as a town in 1885. The community most likely was named after a local family.

Geography
Norwood is located at 33.46389°N, -82.70583°W (33.463962, -82.705700).

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

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 299 people, 126 households, and 82 families living in the city. By 2020, its population was 202.

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Warrenton, Georgia

Warrenton is a city in Warren County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,744 in 2020. The city is the county seat of Warren County.

History
Warrenton was founded in 1797 as seat of Warren County (est. 1793). It was incorporated as a town in 1810 and as a city in 1908. The community was named for American Revolutionary War general Joseph Warren.

On May 2, 1919 a crowd of three hundred white farmers shot to death and burned the corpse of a black farmer, Benny Richards, who was accused of murdering his own ex-wife.

Geography
Warrenton is located at 33.4075°N, -82.66278°W (33.407596, -82.662914). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 sqmi, of which, 1.9 sqmi of it is land and 0.52% is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,744 people, 840 households, and 528 families residing in the city.

Warren County School District
The Warren County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. (The district has only 2 physical buildings, one for Pre-K and K, the other for 1-12.)The district has 70 full-time teachers and over 894 students.
 * Freeman Elementary School
 * Warren County Middle School
 * Warren County High School

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Davisboro, Georgia

Davisboro is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,832.

History
A post office called Davisboro(ugh) has been in operation since 1821. The community most likely was named after a pioneer settler with the surname Davis. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1894 as the "Town of Davisboro".

On May 18, 1922, Charles Atkins, a 15-year-old African-American boy, was tortured and burnt alive by a white mob some 2,000 people strong after killing a white woman.

Geography
Davisboro is located at 32.98°N, -82.60889°W (32.980128, -82.608892).

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

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Deepstep, Georgia

Deepstep is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 117 in 2020.

History
A post office called Deepstep was established in 1886. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1900 as the "Town of Deepstep". The town is named after Deepstep Creek.

Geography
Deepstep is located at 33.02194°N, -82.96833°W (33.021827, -82.968337). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, of which 0.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (2.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 132 people, 54 households, and 40 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population was 117.

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Harrison, Georgia

Harrison is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 339 in 2020.

History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the Town of Harrison in 1886. The community was named after Green B. Harrison, an early settler.

Geography
Harrison is located at 32.82556°N, -82.72444°W (32.825655, -82.724504). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, of which 1.7 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (2.26%) is water.

Notable people

 * Herbert Arlene (1914-1989), Pennsylvania State Senator from 1967 to 1980

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Oconee, Georgia

Oconee is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 197 in 2020.

History
The city's name derives from the Oconee people (also known as the Hitchiti), a Muskogean-speaking tribe who inhabited central Georgia at time of contact with European-American settlers. The Oconee lived in present-day Baldwin County, Georgia at a settlement known as Oconee Old Town, later moving to the Chattahoochee River in the early 18th century. The name exists in several variations, including Ocone, Oconi, Ocony, and Ekwoni.

The city of Oconee was named after the river that bears the tribe's name. It was founded in the early 1840s, when the railroad was extended to that point.

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Oconee as a town in 1876.

Notable natives

 * Berry Gordy Sr. and wife, Bertha Fuller Gordy, the parents of legendary music producer and Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., left Oconee in 1922.

Geography
Oconee is located at 32.85639°N, -82.95444°W (32.856310, -82.954316). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people, 94 households, and 67 families living in the city. By 2020, its population was 197.

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Riddleville, Georgia

Riddleville is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 80 in 2020.

History
The community was named after Anderson Riddle, the original owner of the town site. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Riddleville as a town in 1859.

Geography
Riddleville is located at 32.90667°N, -82.66444°W (32.906541, -82.664385). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, of which 0.8 sqmi is land and 1.28% is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 124 people, 39 households, and 34 families living in the town. By 2020, its population was 80.

title: Riddleville, Georgia


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Sandersville, Georgia

The city of Sandersville is the county seat of Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,813 in 2020. It is also a part of the Central Savannah River Area. Sandersville is known as the "Kaolin Capital of the World" due to its abundance of kaolin.

History
Established by British settlers in Creek territory in the 18th century, shortly after the American Revolution, the town of Sandersville became the county seat of Washington County in 1796. Creek leaders had not yet ceded their territory when Sandersville was settled. According to a book on Georgia place names, the city was named after M. Saunders, a local store owner. The settlement was located at an intersection of Native American Indian trails, and later the site of Saunders' general store.

The town appears on Anthony Finley's 1827 map of Georgia.

In 1864, during the Civil War, General William T. Sherman skirmished and then paused in Sandersville during his March to the Sea. Brief resistance to the advancing Union forces was centered on the courthouse. As they left, Sherman's troops burned both it and the jail, but left the rest of the town intact. A new Washington County Courthouse was built in 1869.

The Sandersville Railroad was built in 1893 as a part of the Central of Georgia Railway, but still operates today as a privately owned shortline that connects to Norfolk Southern Railway's Georgia Division Savannah District at Tennille, Georgia, 4 miles to the south.

According to the U.S. National Archive, Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad grew up in Sandersville in the 1890s and 1900s. He is reported to have said that, in Sandersville, he witnessed three lynchings before the age of 10.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.45 km2, of which 9.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.87%) is water. The area is along the "Fall Line" that separates the Piedmont Plateau and the Atlantic Coastal Plain and is characterized by rolling hills, red clay, pine and hardwood forest, swamplands, and sand beds. The area tapers off from north to south and becomes more flat. Heading north it becomes more hilly with higher elevations.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,813 people, 2,213 households, and 1,425 families residing in the city.

Economy
The economy of Sandersville was based on agriculture, particularly cotton, for many years. In the 1950s, an industry developed based on the mining and processing of kaolin found in the area.

Washington County School District
The Washington County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of a primary and elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 220 full-time teachers and over 3,821 students.
 * Ridge Road Primary School
 * Ridge Road Elementary School
 * T. J. Elder Middle School
 * Washington County High School

Private education

 * Brentwood School (grades K-3 through 12)

Higher education

 * Oconee Fall Line Technical College- Main Campus [North Campus ]
 * Georgia Military College- Extension Centre

Sports
Sandersville was home to the minor league baseball teams, the Sandersville Giants (1955–1956) and Sandersville Wacos (1953–1954). Sandersville played in the Class D Georgia State League (GSL) from 1953 to 1956 and played at Sandersville Baseball Park. Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Willie McCovey played for the Sandersville Giants in 1955. The team folded along with the Georgia State League following the 1956 season. Sandersville was an affiliate of the Milwaukee Braves (1953) and New York Giants (1955–1956).

Newspaper
Sandersville has two newspapers: The Sandersville Progress and "The Spotlight". They both are published weekly. The Sandersville Progress began publication in 1870.

Notable people

 * Nathan Deal, 82nd Governor of Georgia
 * Doris Duke, soul singer
 * Robert Edwards, professional football player
 * Terrence Edwards, professional football player
 * Thomas W. Hardwick, lawyer and 63rd Governor of Georgia
 * Herbert Jefferson Jr., actor
 * Marvin Lane, professional baseball player
 * Greg Minor, professional basketball player
 * Elijah Muhammad, Leader of the Nation of Islam
 * Takeo Spikes, professional football player
 * Coot Veal, professional baseball player
 * Allisha Gray, professional basketball player

title: Sandersville, Georgia