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Powder Springs, GA

Powder Springs is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,940 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population for 2019 of 15,758. In 2015, the city elected its first black mayor, Al Thurman. He was the first African-American to be elected as a mayor in Cobb County but was one of several elected in small towns in Georgia in 2015. The 12,000-capacity Walter H. Cantrell Stadium is located in Powder Springs. It is used mostly for football and soccer matches.

The town of Powder Springs was incorporated as Springville in 1838 in the lands of two Cherokee leaders. Gold had been discovered in Georgia 10 years earlier, and the first European-American settlers came to find gold. The settlers found little gold in the mines at Lost Mountain and off Brownsville Road. It was at about this time that the Cherokee people were forced off their land and removed to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River on the Trail of Tears.

Springville was renamed Powder Springs in 1859. The name was derived from the seven springs in the city limits. The water in these springs contains some 26 minerals that turn the surrounding sand black like gunpowder – hence the earlier name of Gunpowder Springs.

Civil War history includes a skirmish at Lattermore's Mills on June 20, 1864, which was a part of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and General Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Many slaves escaped the plantations in this area to join Sherman's forces and gain freedom.

In 2015, the city elected its first black mayor, Al Thurman. He was the first African-American to be elected as a mayor in Cobb County but was one of several elected in small towns in Georgia in 2015.

Powder Springs is located in southwestern Cobb County at 33°51′57″N 84°40′49″W (33.865933, -84.680349). U.S. Route 278 (C. H. James Parkway) passes through the city west of its center, leading 5 miles (8 km) southeast to Austell and 11 miles (18 km) northwest to Dallas. Downtown Atlanta is 22 miles (35 km) to the east via US 278 and Interstate 20.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Powder Springs has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), or 0.17%, is water.

Powder Springs places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Wellstar Powder Springs Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center provide access to comprehensive and quality healthcare services. Participate in free yoga classes accessible online, fostering flexibility, strength, and relaxation through Yoga with Adriene or with Sol Yoga. Engage in yoga sessions of Innercise Yoga followed by nutritious tacos, promoting both physical fitness and healthy eating habits. Access state-of-the-art gym facilities, group fitness classes, and personal training sessions at Planet Fitness, Workout Anytime, or at Jazzercise.

Top sites in Powder Springs, GA include Silver Comet Linear Park, Powder Springs Park, and Wild Horse Creek Park Equestrian Center.

Population: 16,667 (2021). Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Area: 7.44 sq mi (19.26 km²). ZIP Code: 30127. Area code: 770, 678.

FAQs

What is Powder Springs, GA famous for?

Located 25 miles northwest of Atlanta, Powder Springs is your hometown destination for outdoor family fun and recreation. Our beautiful historic downtown and Towne Square is host to events, concerts, and shopping, and has connecting trails and routes to the popular Silver Comet Trail. Other Powder Springs attractions include the Southern Quilt Trail, the Seven Springs Museum, the nationally known Cobb County BMX park, integrated city bike and pedestrian trails, and our many recreational parks including the new Seven Springs Water Park. 

Is Powder Springs, GA a good place to live?

Powder Springs is in Cobb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Powder Springs offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Powder Springs there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Powder Springs and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Powder Springs are above average.

How did Powder Springs, GA get its name?

Springville was renamed Powder Springs in 1859. The name was derived from the seven springs in the city limits. The water in these springs contains some 26 minerals that turn the surrounding sand black like gunpowder – hence the earlier name of Gunpowder Springs.

Sources

City of Powder Springs

Wikipedia

Niche

Silver Comet Linear Park

Powder Springs Park

Wild Horse Creek Park Equestrian Center

Wellstar Powder Springs Medical Center

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Yoga with Adriene

Sol Yoga

Innercise Yoga 

Planet Fitness

Workout Anytime

Jazzercise

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