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Lithia Springs, GA

Lithia Springs is a census-designated place and unincorporated area, formerly incorporated as a city, located in northeastern Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had a population of 16,644. The area is named for its historic lithia mineral water springs.

Incorporated in 1882, Lithia Springs was dissolved for the first time in 1933. Lithia Springs became incorporated again in 1994, to be Douglas County's second completely internal municipality, but disincorporated again in 2000.

In 2000, the citizens voted (80% yea, 20% nay) on December 20 to dissolve the city charter and de-incorporate the city, transferring all assets to the county. The referendum that ended the town was part of the settlement in a lawsuit brought by city residents charging the city should be dissolved because it did not deliver enough services to justify its existence under state law. During its incorporation until 2000, the former city had five mayors. Lithia Springs is assigned the United States Postal Service ZIP code 30122.

Lithia Springs is located in the northeastern corner of Douglas County, bordered to the north and east by the Cobb County line and to the south by East County Line Road, Cedar Terrace Road, and Factory Shoals Road. Sweetwater Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River, flows through the eastern part of the community, and Sweetwater Creek State Park is along its southern edge.

Some of the incorporated limits of Douglasville occupy some of the territory within Lithia Springs, along Interstate 20, Blair Bridge Road, Lee Road, and Thornton Road. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Lithia Springs CDP has a total area of 13.7 square miles (35.4 km²), of which 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²) is land and 0.050 square miles (0.13 km²), or 0.37%, is water.

Lithia Springs places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Healthcare services in Lithia Springs are well-supported by facilities like the WellStar Douglas Medical Center, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical care. For fitness enthusiasts, EpiFIT Club and Onelife Fitness - Douglasville provide state-of-the-art gym facilities and fitness classes. Workout Anytime offers 24/7 gym access for those with busy schedules. For a more intense workout, MadHouse Gym is a popular choice. To unwind, residents can visit Well Spa Suites or Cedar Massage.

Top sites in Lithia Springs, GA include Georgia Aquarium, Sweetwater Creek State Park, and Zoo Atlanta.

Population: 16,422 (2021). Elevation: 814 feet (248 m). Area: 13.49 sq mi (34.95 km²). ZIP Code: 30122. Area code: 770, 678.

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Is Lithia Springs, GA a good place to live?

Lithia Springs is in Douglas County. Living in Lithia Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lithia Springs there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lithia Springs and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is Lithia Springs, GA expensive?

Lithia Springs's housing expenses are 12% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 16% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 8% lower than the national average. Lithia Springs has grocery prices that are 1% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Lithia Springs is 0% higher than the national average.

What county is Lithia Springs, GA?

Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place, formerly incorporated as a city, located in northeastern Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had a population of 16,644. The area is named for its historic lithia mineral water springs.

Sources

Douglas County

Wikipedia

Niche

Payscale

Georgia Aquarium

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Zoo Atlanta

WellStar Douglas Medical Center

EpiFIT Club

Onelife Fitness - Douglasville

Workout Anytime

MadHouse Gym

Well Spa Suites

Cedar Massage

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