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'''Austell''' is a city in ] and ] Counties in the ] of ]. The population was 5,359 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates for 2005 show a population of 6,566.


'''Austell''' is a city in ] and ] in the U.S. state of ]. It is part of the ]. As of the ], the city had a population of 7,713.
The city was named after the Austell family. Austell means "from the east."

==History==
Game hunters and trappers frequently went through the area that is now Austell on their way to the area's salt licks. These early visitors claimed the area's waters had medicinal properties. It soon became a destination for therapeutic healing, leading to the founding of a town known as Salt Springs. As immigration increased and demand for land near the spring grew, G. O. Mozely donated and subdivided {{convert|40|acre|ha}} of his land, enhancing the loose settlement with a street plan. Later, the spring was renamed Lithia Springs due to the water containing ], and the neighboring city of ] was founded in 1882. In 1888, the ] was bottled and sold under the commercial name Bowden Lithia Spring Water.<ref>Davis, Fannie Mae Davis (1987). ''From Indian Trail to Interstate 20, Douglas County History'', US.</ref> The historic lithia spring water is still bottled and sold under the name brand ]. The ]{{Efn|The Georgia Pacific Railway (not to be confused with the present-day ] ] company) later merged into the ], which is now part of ].|name=GaPacificRailway|group=}} chose the town of Austell to be a station depot, being the dividing point for the major ] and ] railway lines.<ref></ref>

Austell was incorporated in 1885.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Candler|first1=Allen Daniel|last2=Evans|first2=Clement Anselm|title=Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=05wSAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA101|year=1906|publisher=State historical association|page=101}}</ref> The town is named for General Alfred Austell (1814–1881), in recognition of his efforts to bring major railways to the South.<ref name=":0">{{cite encyclopedia|title=Alfred Austell|encyclopedia=]|access-date=February 26, 2012|author=Galloway, Tammy H.|url=http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2909}}</ref> General Austell also founded the Atlanta National Bank (later renamed First Atlanta), which eventually became part of ]<ref name=":0" /> and later ] through various mergers and acquisitions. General Austell is buried in an elaborate ]–style mausoleum at the highest point in Atlanta's ].

In 2009, ] flooded, destroying many homes and businesses in the Austell area.<ref></ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
Austell is located along the southern border of Cobb County at {{coord|33|48|57|N|84|38|10|W|type:city_region:US-GA}} (33.815905, −84.636242).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> A small portion of the city extends south into Douglas County. It is bordered by ] to the south and ] to the east. The city of ] is {{convert|4|mi|0}} to the northwest. ] passes through the city, leading east {{convert|15|mi}} to downtown ] and west {{convert|8|mi|0}} to ].


According to the ], Austell has a total area of {{convert|15.5|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.04|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 0.24%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1304252| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212182920/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1304252| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Austell city, Georgia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=July 29, 2014}}</ref>
Austell is located at {{coord|33|48|57|N|84|38|10|W|city}} (33.815905, -84.636242){{GR|1}}.


===Topography===
According to the ], the city has a total area of 5.7&nbsp;]s (14.8&nbsp;]), of which, 5.7&nbsp;square&nbsp;miles (14.7&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.18% is water.
], a tributary of the ], flows through the city, passing north, then east of the city center. The area is relatively flat, with few large hills.

===Climate===
According to the ], Austell has a ]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa011700b.htm |title=Köppen Classification Map |access-date=July 9, 2011 |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818221021/http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa011700b.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> with hot, humid summers and mild, but occasionally cold winters by the standards of the southern United States. The city experiences four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with a July daily average of {{convert|89|°F}}. In a normal summer it is not unusual for temperatures to exceed {{convert|90|°F|°C|abbr=on}}. Winters are mild, windy, with some warm, sunny days and occasional snow, with a January average high of {{convert|50|°F}} and low of {{convert|30|°F}}. Occasionally, high temperatures will struggle to reach {{convert|40|°F}}, and nights can dip into the teens. Subzero temperatures are very uncommon and only occur once every decade or so.

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|Feb record high F = 80
|Mar record high F = 89
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|May record low F = 32
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|Aug record low F = 48
|Sep record low F = 30
|Oct record low F = 22
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|source 1 = The Weather Channel<ref name=weather1>{{cite web | url =http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USGA0034= | title =Monthly Averages for Austell, Georgia | access-date =2011-07-09 | publisher =Weather Channel | date =July 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,359 people, 2,009 households, and 1,386 families residing in the city. The ] was 942.1 people per square mile (363.6/km²). There were 2,144 housing units at an average density of 376.9/sq&nbsp;mi (145.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.42% ], 24.58% ], 0.45% ], 0.90% ], 6.40% from ], and 2.26% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 11.07% of the population.
|1890= 582
|1900= 648
|1910= 755
|1920= 758
|1930= 963
|1940= 1229
|1950= 1413
|1960= 1867
|1970= 2632
|1980= 3939
|1990= 4173
|2000= 5359
|2010= 6581
|2020= 7713
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade|publisher=]|access-date=}}</ref><br> 1850-1870<ref name=1870CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1870 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties |publisher=]|date= 1870|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1870/population/1870a-13.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1870-1880<ref name=1880CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1880 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties |publisher=]|date= 1880|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1880/vol-01-population/1880_v1-09.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref><br> 1890-1910<ref name=1910CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1910 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1910|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-ga.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1920-1930<ref name=1930CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1930 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1930|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|pages=251–256}}</ref><br> 1940<ref name=1940CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1940 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1940|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1950<ref name=1950CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1950 Census of Population - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1950|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-2/37779083v2p11ch2.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1960<ref name=1960CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1960 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1960|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/vol-01-12-c.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1970<ref name=1970CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1970|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1970a_ga-01.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1980<ref name=1980CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1980|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_gaABC-01.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1990<ref name=1990CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 1990 Census of Population - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 1990|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1990/cph-5/cph-5-12.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 2000<ref name=2000CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 2000|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-12.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 2010<ref name=2010CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink= |title= 2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia |publisher=]|date= 2010|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-12.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2/>
}}


===2020 census===
There were 2,009 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were ] living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.
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|+'''Austell city, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Austell city, Georgia |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US1304252&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=] |access-date= }}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Austell city, Georgia |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1304252&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=] |access-date= }}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Austell city, Georgia |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1304252&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=] |access-date= }}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
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|] alone (NH)
|3,314
|1,932
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,444
|61.84%
|29.36%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |18.72%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|1,314
|3,593
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,500
|24.52%
|54.60%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |58.34%
|-
|] or ] alone (NH)
|18
|13
|style='background: #ffffe6; |26
|0.34%
|0.20%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.34%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|43
|96
|style='background: #ffffe6; |106
|0.80%
|1.46%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.37%
|-
|] or ] alone (NH)
|0
|9
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2
|0.00%
|0.14%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.03%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|12
|22
|style='background: #ffffe6; |53
|0.22%
|0.33%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.69%
|-
|] (NH)
|65
|134
|style='background: #ffffe6; |278
|1.21%
|2.04%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.60%
|-
|] (any race)
|593
|782
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,304
|11.07%
|11.88%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |16.91%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''5,359'''
|'''6,581'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''7,713'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}


As of the ], there were 7,713 people, 2,691 households, and 1,794 families residing in the city.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.


In 2020 the Austell population by county breakdown was as follows: 6,541 in Cobb County and 40 in Douglas County.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dot.ga.gov:443/DriveSmart/MapsData/Documents/CountyMaps/Douglas.pdf|title=General Highway Map Douglas County Georgia|publisher=]|access-date=2024-09-25}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the city was $38,933, and the median income for a family was $39,635. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $22,944 for females. The ] for the city was $15,924. About 11.0% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the ], including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.


==Economy==
==Famous residents==
The economy of Austell in its early years was largely tied to the rail depot, transferring people and goods and allowing many residents to commute to nearby Atlanta in pursuit of higher paying, more abundant jobs. Passengers no longer move by rail to or from Austell, though. Other industry includes recycling paper and plastics with exports going as far as China.
* ], shortstop for the ].
* ], professional wrestler.
* ], Actress who played on Diff'rent Strokes.
== Local attractions ==
] and the ] are located just outside of Austell.


==Arts and culture==
==References==

<references />
===Annual events===
The city of Austell holds an annual ] fireworks celebration.<ref></ref>

A Local Church Host a Annual Free Block Block Party for the Community on Easter Sunday

===Points of interest===
], a large tourist attraction, is located in unincorporated ] {{convert|7|mi|0}} southeast of downtown and has an Austell mailing address.

The Collar Community Center located near downtown is used for civic organizations and local get-togethers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.austellga.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B219254D2-C824-4248-964E-D2CDA127B2C0%7D |title=Collar Community Center |access-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220134458/http://www.austellga.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B219254D2-C824-4248-964E-D2CDA127B2C0%7D |url-status=dead }}</ref> The South Cobb Recreation Center is a {{convert|21000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility that offers a gym, two multipurpose rooms, a caterer's kitchen, six offices, a conference room, three restrooms and a lobby. It has an occupational capacity of 939.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825080046/http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/SouthCobbRecreationCenter.htm |date=August 25, 2011 }}</ref>

, established in 2015 by Malcolm and Nedra Lewis, has become a cornerstone of the Austell community. This welcoming establishment offers more than just delicious food and excellent service; it serves as a gathering place where visitors and locals alike feel at home. Located in the heart of Austell, The Cenacle provides a and unique spaces like the Garden of Hope. Its commitment to the community shines through various initiatives, notably during the pandemic when they provided free meals twice a week to those in need. The Cenacle regularly hosts local events, supports community programs, and participates in initiatives like prayer walks with local businesses. With its food truck and catering services extending its reach, The Cenacle has become an integral part of Austell's social fabric, embodying the city's spirit of hospitality and community support.

==Sports==
During summer, softball games are nearly a continual occurrence with city leagues having 30 games and 450 players. In addition to cheerleading, 32 teams of over 500 youths are sponsored by the Sweetwater Valley Youth Association. Five lighted fields accommodate baseball and softball aficionados. Collar Park and Washington Street Park both have tennis courts.

==Parks and recreation==
The Austell Parks and Recreation Department maintains five recreational facilities and seven parks Berry Park, a passive park, Collar Park and Legion Park which are both community parks, and Pine Street, Stephens, Washington Street and Berry Park which are neighborhood parks. Combined, they all cover an area of {{convert|36.2|acre|ha}}.

==Government==
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The city of Austell has seven elected officials:<ref></ref> Mayor, representatives of four wards and two representatives at-large.

==Education==
Public education in the Cobb County portion of Austell is handled by the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st13_ga/schooldistrict_maps/c13067_cobb/DC20SD_C13067.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cobb County, GA|publisher=]|page=3 (PDF p. 4/5)|access-date=2024-09-25}} - </ref> Public schools in the city limits include Austell Primary School, Austell Elementary School, Garrett Middle School, and South Cobb High School.<ref>"." City of Austell. Retrieved on July 23, 2013.</ref>

Public education in the Douglas County portion of Austell (along with the rest of the county) is handled by the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st13_ga/schooldistrict_maps/c13097_douglas/DC20SD_C13097.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Douglas County, GA|publisher=]|access-date=2024-09-24}} - </ref>

Private schools in the city include:
* Cumberland Christian Academy<ref></ref>
* Good Shepherd Learning Center<ref></ref>
* Sunbrook Academy at Barnes Mill<ref></ref>
* The Goddard School is located north of Austell<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103756/http://www.goddardschool.com/Default.gspx |date=July 11, 2011 }}</ref>

==Media==
The locally read newspapers include the ''South Cobb Patch'', '']'' and the '']''.<ref></ref>

==Transportation==
Austell is {{convert|4|mi|0}} north of ]. It also sits on the divergence of two ] rail lines, one to Birmingham and the other to Chattanooga.

== Explanatory notes ==
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== References ==
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==External links== ==External links==
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City in Georgia, United States
Austell, Georgia
City
City of Austell GeorgiaCity of Austell Threadmill Complex
Location in Cobb County and the state of GeorgiaLocation in Cobb County and the state of Georgia
Austell is located in Metro AtlantaAustellAustellLocation in Metro Atlanta
Coordinates: 33°48′57″N 84°38′10″W / 33.81583°N 84.63611°W / 33.81583; -84.63611
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesCobb
Area
 • Total5.96 sq mi (15.44 km)
 • Land5.95 sq mi (15.40 km)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km)
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population
 • Total7,713
 • Density1,297.39/sq mi (500.95/km)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes30106, 30168
Area codes
FIPS code13-04252
GNIS feature ID0354416
Websiteaustellga.gov

Austell is a city in Cobb and Douglas counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,713.

History

Game hunters and trappers frequently went through the area that is now Austell on their way to the area's salt licks. These early visitors claimed the area's waters had medicinal properties. It soon became a destination for therapeutic healing, leading to the founding of a town known as Salt Springs. As immigration increased and demand for land near the spring grew, G. O. Mozely donated and subdivided 40 acres (16 ha) of his land, enhancing the loose settlement with a street plan. Later, the spring was renamed Lithia Springs due to the water containing lithium carbonate, and the neighboring city of Lithia Springs was founded in 1882. In 1888, the lithia spring water was bottled and sold under the commercial name Bowden Lithia Spring Water. The historic lithia spring water is still bottled and sold under the name brand Lithia Spring Water. The Georgia Pacific Railway chose the town of Austell to be a station depot, being the dividing point for the major Birmingham and Chattanooga railway lines.

Austell was incorporated in 1885. The town is named for General Alfred Austell (1814–1881), in recognition of his efforts to bring major railways to the South. General Austell also founded the Atlanta National Bank (later renamed First Atlanta), which eventually became part of Wachovia and later Wells Fargo through various mergers and acquisitions. General Austell is buried in an elaborate Gothic Revival–style mausoleum at the highest point in Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery.

In 2009, Sweetwater Creek flooded, destroying many homes and businesses in the Austell area.

Geography

Austell is located along the southern border of Cobb County at 33°48′57″N 84°38′10″W / 33.81583°N 84.63611°W / 33.81583; -84.63611 (33.815905, −84.636242). A small portion of the city extends south into Douglas County. It is bordered by Lithia Springs to the south and Mableton to the east. The city of Powder Springs is 4 miles (6 km) to the northwest. U.S. Route 78 passes through the city, leading east 15 miles (24 km) to downtown Atlanta and west 8 miles (13 km) to Douglasville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Austell has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.5 km), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km), or 0.24%, is water.

Topography

Sweetwater Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River, flows through the city, passing north, then east of the city center. The area is relatively flat, with few large hills.

Climate

According to the Köppen classification, Austell has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild, but occasionally cold winters by the standards of the southern United States. The city experiences four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with a July daily average of 89 °F (32 °C). In a normal summer it is not unusual for temperatures to exceed 90 °F (32 °C). Winters are mild, windy, with some warm, sunny days and occasional snow, with a January average high of 50 °F (10 °C) and low of 30 °F (−1 °C). Occasionally, high temperatures will struggle to reach 40 °F (4 °C), and nights can dip into the teens. Subzero temperatures are very uncommon and only occur once every decade or so.

Climate data for Austell, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 80
(27) 		80
(27) 		89
(32) 		93
(34) 		96
(36) 		101
(38) 		104
(40) 		104
(40) 		99
(37) 		92
(33) 		86
(30) 		80
(27) 		104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 50
(10) 		55
(13) 		64
(18) 		72
(22) 		79
(26) 		86
(30) 		89
(32) 		88
(31) 		83
(28) 		73
(23) 		63
(17) 		54
(12) 		71
(22)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 30
(−1) 		34
(1) 		38
(3) 		45
(7) 		54
(12) 		62
(17) 		66
(19) 		65
(18) 		59
(15) 		46
(8) 		38
(3) 		31
(−1) 		47
(8)
Record low °F (°C) −12
(−24) 		−2
(−19) 		7
(−14) 		21
(−6) 		32
(0) 		40
(4) 		50
(10) 		48
(9) 		30
(−1) 		22
(−6) 		9
(−13) 		−4
(−20) 		−12
(−24)
Source: The Weather Channel

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890582—
190064811.3%
191075516.5%
19207580.4%
193096327.0%
19401,22927.6%
19501,41315.0%
19601,86732.1%
19702,63241.0%
19803,93949.7%
19904,1735.9%
20005,35928.4%
20106,58122.8%
20207,71317.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1870-1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1940 1950 1960
1970 1980 1990
2000 2010 2020

2020 census

Austell city, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,314 1,932 1,444 61.84% 29.36% 18.72%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,314 3,593 4,500 24.52% 54.60% 58.34%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 18 13 26 0.34% 0.20% 0.34%
Asian alone (NH) 43 96 106 0.80% 1.46% 1.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 9 2 0.00% 0.14% 0.03%
Other race alone (NH) 12 22 53 0.22% 0.33% 0.69%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 65 134 278 1.21% 2.04% 3.60%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 593 782 1,304 11.07% 11.88% 16.91%
Total 5,359 6,581 7,713 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,713 people, 2,691 households, and 1,794 families residing in the city.

In 2020 the Austell population by county breakdown was as follows: 6,541 in Cobb County and 40 in Douglas County.

Economy

The economy of Austell in its early years was largely tied to the rail depot, transferring people and goods and allowing many residents to commute to nearby Atlanta in pursuit of higher paying, more abundant jobs. Passengers no longer move by rail to or from Austell, though. Other industry includes recycling paper and plastics with exports going as far as China.

Arts and culture

Annual events

The city of Austell holds an annual July 4 fireworks celebration.

A Local Church Beacon of Light Christian Church Host a Annual Free Block Block Party for the Community on Easter Sunday

Points of interest

Six Flags Over Georgia, a large tourist attraction, is located in unincorporated Cobb County 7 miles (11 km) southeast of downtown and has an Austell mailing address.

The Collar Community Center located near downtown is used for civic organizations and local get-togethers. The South Cobb Recreation Center is a 21,000-square-foot (2,000 m) facility that offers a gym, two multipurpose rooms, a caterer's kitchen, six offices, a conference room, three restrooms and a lobby. It has an occupational capacity of 939.

The Cenacle Coffee and Bistro, established in 2015 by Malcolm and Nedra Lewis, has become a cornerstone of the Austell community. This welcoming establishment offers more than just delicious food and excellent service; it serves as a gathering place where visitors and locals alike feel at home. Located in the heart of Austell, The Cenacle provides a diverse menu and unique spaces like the Garden of Hope. Its commitment to the community shines through various initiatives, notably during the pandemic when they provided free meals twice a week to those in need. The Cenacle regularly hosts local events, supports community programs, and participates in initiatives like prayer walks with local businesses. With its food truck and catering services extending its reach, The Cenacle has become an integral part of Austell's social fabric, embodying the city's spirit of hospitality and community support.

Sports

During summer, softball games are nearly a continual occurrence with city leagues having 30 games and 450 players. In addition to cheerleading, 32 teams of over 500 youths are sponsored by the Sweetwater Valley Youth Association. Five lighted fields accommodate baseball and softball aficionados. Collar Park and Washington Street Park both have tennis courts.

Parks and recreation

The Austell Parks and Recreation Department maintains five recreational facilities and seven parks Berry Park, a passive park, Collar Park and Legion Park which are both community parks, and Pine Street, Stephens, Washington Street and Berry Park which are neighborhood parks. Combined, they all cover an area of 36.2 acres (14.6 ha).

Government

City hall

The city of Austell has seven elected officials: Mayor, representatives of four wards and two representatives at-large.

Education

Public education in the Cobb County portion of Austell is handled by the Cobb County School District. Public schools in the city limits include Austell Primary School, Austell Elementary School, Garrett Middle School, and South Cobb High School.

Public education in the Douglas County portion of Austell (along with the rest of the county) is handled by the Douglas County School System.

Private schools in the city include:

  • Cumberland Christian Academy
  • Good Shepherd Learning Center
  • Sunbrook Academy at Barnes Mill
  • The Goddard School is located north of Austell

Media

The locally read newspapers include the South Cobb Patch, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Fulton County Daily Report.

Transportation

Austell is 4 miles (6 km) north of Interstate 20. It also sits on the divergence of two Norfolk Southern rail lines, one to Birmingham and the other to Chattanooga.

Explanatory notes

  1. The Georgia Pacific Railway (not to be confused with the present-day Georgia-Pacific pulp and paper company) later merged into the Southern Railway, which is now part of Norfolk Southern Railway.

References

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  30. Austell Fire Works
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  32. South Cobb Recreation Center Archived August 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  33. Elected Officials of Austell
  34. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cobb County, GA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 3 (PDF p. 4/5). Retrieved September 25, 2024. - Text list
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  37. Cumberland Christian Academy
  38. Good Learning Shepherd Center
  39. Sunbrook Academy at Barnes Mill
  40. Goddard School Archived July 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  41. Fulton County Daily Report Online

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