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Georgetown, GA

Georgetown is a city in Quitman County, Georgia, United States. It is on the Alabama-Georgia state line next to Walter F. George Lake and across the Chattahoochee River from Eufaula, Alabama. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,235. In 2006, Georgetown and Quitman County voted to consolidate their governments, becoming the smallest such consolidated entity in the Lower 48 states.

Settled in the early 1830s, Georgetown was first named Tobanana for the nearby creek. The Tobanana Post Office was established on January 10, 1833. On September 21, 1836, the name of the town was changed to "Georgetown" after the historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown was designated in 1859 as the county seat of Quitman County and was laid out as a town by order of the Inferior Court. The town was incorporated by an act of the legislature on December 9, 1859.

A brigade of federal cavalry, commanded by General Benjamin H. Grierson, camped for a time near Georgetown on the banks of the Tobanana Creek at the close of the American Civil War.

Georgetown was destroyed by fire in 1903; every building except for the post office and three houses was destroyed.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km²), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (30.46%) is water.

U.S. Route 82, as well as Georgia State Routes 27 and 39, are the main highways through the city. U.S. 82 runs west-east through the city as Middle Street, leading west 3 mi (4.8 km) to Eufaula, Alabama across the Chattahoochee River and southeast 24 mi (39 km) to Cuthbert. GA-39 runs north-south through the city briefly concurrent with U.S. 82, leading north 22 mi (35 km) to Omaha and south 23 mi (37 km) to Fort Gaines. GA-27 begins in the city and leads northeast 24 mi (39 km) to Lumpkin.

Health and wellness are integral to the community fabric of Georgetown. The city is home to the Quitman County Health Department and CareConnect Family Practice, which provides essential healthcare services to residents. The department focuses on preventive care, vaccinations, and health education programs to promote overall well-being. For fitness enthusiasts, Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 access to a wide range of exercise equipment and classes. Richmond Hill YMCA is another great option, offering community fitness programs and recreational activities. For those looking for a more personalized fitness approach, Tominac Fitness Center provides specialized training and facilities. For a holistic approach to wellness, the Luminous Savannah Wellness Group offers yoga classes and wellness workshops. Snap Fitness provides additional options for maintaining fitness and well-being.

Top sites in Georgetown, GA: The National Infantry Museum, Providence Canyon State Park, Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Population: 3,247 (2021). Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Area: 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²). ZIP Code: 39854. Area code(s): 229.

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What is the history of Georgetown, GA?

Settled in the early 1830’s this town was first named Tobanana for the nearby creek. The Tobanana post office was established on January 10, 1833, and the name was changed to Georgetown on September 21, 1836, in honor of Georgetown, District of Columbia. Among the first settlers at Georgetown were the families of Captain Harrison Adam Leonard, Kenneth McKenzie, William Oliver, and James G. Salisbury. Other early families represented were Bledsoe, Christian, Crawford, Ellington, Guerry, Mercer, Morris, Neel, and Warren. Georgetown was designated in 1859 as the county seat of Quitman Co. and was laid out as a town by order of the Inferior Court. The town was incorporated by Act of the Legislature Dec. 9, 1859.

What are the demographics of Georgetown, GA?

In 2022, Georgetown, GA had a population of 12.5k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $70,640. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Georgetown, GA grew from 12,474 to 12,490, a 0.128% increase and its median household income grew from $64,347 to $70,640, a 9.78% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Georgetown, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.14%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), and White (Hispanic) (2.31%).

What county is Georgetown, GA?

Georgetown is a city in Quitman County, Georgia, United States. It is on the Alabama-Georgia state line next to Walter F. George Lake and across the Chattahoochee River from Eufaula, Alabama. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,235. In 2006, Georgetown and Quitman County voted to consolidate their governments, becoming the smallest such consolidated entity in the Lower 48 states.

Sources

Georgetown-Quitman County

Wikipedia

Georgia History

Data USA

The National Infantry Museum

Providence Canyon State Park

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Quitman County Health Department

CareConnect Family Practice

Anytime Fitness

Richmond Hill YMCA

Tominac Fitness Center

Luminous Savannah Wellness Group

Snap Fitness

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