2017 Atlanta CommunityProfiles

Douglas County
co.douglas.ga.us (770) 535-8288
County Population: 134,000
County Seat: Douglasville
Median Household Income: $54,763 Median Home Price: $153,900
Square Miles: 200.37 Millage Rate: 9.9
Municipalities: Douglasville, Lithia Springs and Villa Rica
Nicely situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Piedmont and bordered
by the Chattahoochee River, Douglas County is a very enjoyable and scenic
place to live. The county is about 20 miles outside of Atlanta, so all of the
amenities in the city are easily accessible. Some of the nature attractions
in the county include Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, Dog
River Reservoir, and Clinton Nature Preserve. Douglas County is a very
attractive place to live for those who love being in nature while still close to a
large city.
Douglasville • douglasville.com • Pop. 31,269
Douglasville is a unique blend of small-town charm coupled with metropolitan
amenities. The central business district is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places as an historic district. The town of Douglasville was established by
the Georgia General Assembly on February 25, 1875. The city of Douglasville is 20
miles from downtown Atlanta and just 10 minutes west of Six Flags Over Georgia.
The Douglas County Cultural Arts Center holds art shows as well as special events
throughout the year and hosts events for schools across the county. Median
household income is $48,000. The city is 21.5 square miles.
Fayette County
fayettecountyga.gov (770) 460-5730
County Population: 107524
County Seat: Fayetteville
Median Household Income: $81,498 Median Home Price: $247,500
Square Miles: 194.34 Millage Rate: 6.45
Municipalities: Brooks, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, and Woolsey
Once named one of the best places to live in the U.S., Fayette County prides
itself in its unique communities and historic landmarks. Peachtree City is an
intricately planned municipality in the county with over 90 miles of pathways
for pedestrians and golf carts that connect every part of the city. The Fayette
County Historical Society displays historical collections pertaining to the Civil
War as well as local genealogical records. Many major highways run through
the county that provide easily accessible commuter routes. Fayette County has
individual character that makes it a noteworthy place to live.
Brooks • brooksga.com (770) 460-5730 • Pop. 528
The southernmost community in Fayette County, Brooks is located near a former
Creek Nation village and trading post. The median income for a household in the
town is $65,000, and the median income for a family is $70,625. Brooks’ education
falls under the Fayette County Board of Education. The only public school in Brooks
is Brooks Elementary. Middle school students attend Whitewater Middle, and high
school students attend Whitewater High in Fayetteville, both of which are of recent
construction.
Power
Georgia Power
(888) 660-5890
georgiapower.com
Greystone Power Corp.
(770) 942-6576
greystonepower.com
Gas
Atlanta Gas Light
(877) 427-4321
atlantagaslight.com
Austell Natural Gas
System
(770) 948-1841
austellgas.com
Gas South
(877) 472-4932
gas-south.com
SCANA Energy
Natural Gas
(877) 467-2262
scanaenergy.com
True Natural Gas
(877) 746-4362
truenaturalgas.com
Water and Sewer
Douglasville-Douglas Co.
Water & Sewer Authority
(770) 949-7617
ddcwsa.com
Cable
Comcast
(866) 942-1341
comcast.com
Telephone
AT&T
(877) 736-0890
uverseonline.att.net
Recycling
(770) 920-3133
celebratedouglascounty.com
Villa Rica • villarica.org (770) 459-7000 • Pop. 16,000
Villa Rica is located only 35 miles from the city of Atlanta. The city has a
total area of 12.7 square miles. Two famous people call Villa Rica home: Asa
Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the gospel music
founder. The first gold strike in Georgia took place in Villa Rica, and the Pine
Mountain Gold Museum allows visitors to walk along the same trails where
the miners walked, pan for gold, and see the museum. Historic Downtown
Villa Rica is filled with authentic architecture as well as unique shops and
restaurants. Median household income is $47,400. The population was
4,134 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the population had jumped
to 13,956.
Power
Cowetta-Fayette EMC
(770) 502-0226
utility.org
Georgia Power
(888) 660-5890
georgiapower.com
Gas
Atlanta Gas Light
(877) 427-4321
atlantagaslight.com
Gas South
(877) 472-4932
gas-south.com
SCANA Energy
Natural Gas
(877) 467-2262
scanaenergy.com
True Natural Gas
(877) 746-4362
truenaturalgas.com
Water and Sewer
Fayette Co. Water System
(770) 461-1146
fayettecountyga.gov
City of Fayetteville Water
Department
(770) 460-4237
fayetteville-ga.gov
Peachtree City Water &
Sewerage Authority
(770) 487-7993
Cable
Comcast
(866) 942-1341
comcast.com
Telephone
AT&T
(877) 736-0890
uverseonline.att.net
Recycling
fayettecountyga.gov
Peachtree City • ptcgovernment.org (770) 487-7657 • Pop. 35,000
In 1959 Peachtree City was chartered, and the ideas of some real estate developers to
make a planned community started to become a reality. The developers envisioned
villages in Peachtree City that would each have its own schools, parks, shopping centers,
and more. The current villages in Peachtree City are Aberdeen, Braelinn, Glenloch,
Kedron, and Wilksmoor. The city is best known for its 90 miles of multiuse paths for
golf carts, cyclists, and pedestrians. The residents of Peachtree City can easily access the
amenities of their village, and people driving by will almost always see golf carts traveling
alongside the roads. Peachtree City has been referred to as one of the best places to live
in the nation, and the master planned community has won awards for its unique design.
Tyrone • tyrone.org
(770) 487-4038 • Pop. 7000
Fayetteville • fayetteville-ga.gov (770) 461-6029 • Pop. 16,200
The town of Tyrone originally belonged
Fayetteville is proud of its picture-book courthouse, built in 1825 and the oldest in
to the Creek Indians before being settled
the state. The courthouse boasts what is said to be the “world’s largest courthouse
by Irish farmers in the late 1800s. Some
homes built by those first Irish settlers
bench,” located alongside the walkway to the building. Fayetteville is the county
seat of Fayette County and strives to provide a quality atmosphere for its residents.
are still occupied by their descendants.
Located close to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
The name comes from County Tyrone
Fayetteville is ideal for home buyers seeking to live in a residential community that
in Ireland. The town has a total area of
allows easy access to a major city and excellent transportation. The area provides an
12.8 square miles. Tyrone is located only
historic atmosphere, along with many community events, excellent neighborhoods,
25 miles from Atlanta. The proximity to
and high-quality schools. Fayetteville has been referred to as one of the top 10
Atlanta makes it convenient for residents
suburbs to retire and one of the top 20 places for a “budding technology economy.”
to access the many amenities that the
Fayetteville is also home to Pinewood Atlanta Studios, one of the top 5 production
large city has to offer. Estimated median
studios consisting of 11 movie soundstages on 700 acres.
household income is $76,000.
Courtesy of Visit Peachtree City
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