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College Park, GA

College Park is a city in Fulton and Clayton counties, Georgia, United States, adjacent to the southern boundary of the city of Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,930. Georgia International Convention Center and part of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport are located in the city. The College Park Historic District is Georgia's fourth-largest urban historical district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gateway Center Arena in College Park is the home stadium of the College Park Skyhawks and Atlanta Dream.

The community that became College Park was founded as Atlantic City in 1890 as a depot on the Atlanta and West Point Railroad. The town was renamed Manchester when it was incorporated as a city in 1891. It was renamed again as the city of College Park in 1896. The city's name came from being the home of Cox College (where the city hall and other buildings now stand) and Georgia Military Academy (now the Woodward Academy). The east-west avenues in College Park are named for Ivy League colleges, and the north-south streets are named for influential College Park residents.

During World War I, the name of Wilhelm Street was changed to Victoria Street in "solidarity with our British brethren." At the same time, Berlin Avenue was changed to Cambridge Avenue, and the name of German Lane was changed to English Lane. The history of College Park has been closely linked with what is now known as Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport—airport development having spurred several radical changes to the landscape of the municipality over the 20th century. In 1966, a study funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development suggested that the introduction and expansion of jet aircraft travel would place the airport and surrounding communities, including College Park, into conflict; ultimately, the study concluded that "the only effective way to control the use of land is to own it," suggesting that the airport would have to acquire the properties it would be in conflict with to expand.

College Park is located on the border of Fulton and Clayton counties. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26.1 km²), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km²), or 0.19%, is water.

College Park places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The presence of medical facilities such as the Anchor Hospital and Wellstar East Cobb Health Park ensures that residents have access to quality healthcare services. Eastside Trail is a scenic biking and walking trail perfect for outdoor exercise and enjoying nature. Turner Lake offers beautiful walking paths and opportunities for water activities. Located in Loganville, nearby Covington, Soul Dimension offers sessions to accelerate emotional and physical healing. La Vie Spa & Salon is a top-rated health retreat providing various wellness treatments.

Top sites in College Park, GA include Delta Flight Museum, College Park Golf Course, and Zoo Atlanta.

Population: 17,343 (2021). Elevation: 1,050 feet. Area: 11.21 sq mi (29.03 km²). ZIP Code: 30337. Area code: 404, 678, 470.

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What is College Park, GA is known for?

The Georgia International Convention Center in College Park is Georgia's second-largest convention center. Due to its proximity between the airport and downtown Atlanta, College Park is home to more than 5,000 hotel rooms. In November 2019, The Gateway Center Arena at College Park opened to the public, home to the College Park Skyhawks (the NBA G-League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks) and the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. In addition, the arena has an exclusive partnership with the Fox Theater to host shows.

Is College Park, GA a good area?

College Park is in Fulton County. Living in College Park offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In College Park, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in College Park and residents tend to be liberal.

Is College Park, GA expensive?

College Park is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in College Park is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

Sources

City of College Park

Wikipedia

Niche

Fly Homes

Delta Flight Museum

College Park Golf Course

Zoo Atlanta

Anchor Hospital

Wellstar East Cobb Health Park

Eastside Trail

Turner Lake

Soul Dimension 

La Vie Spa & Salon

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