Winston is an

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, formerly incorporated as a city, in southwestern Douglas County,

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, United States. Winston is assigned the

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ZIP code 30187. ZIP Code 30187 has segments in two counties, Carroll and Douglas. Winston is located at which is .

History

The community was named after "Uncle Jackie" Winn, a pioneer citizen. The

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incorporated Winston as a town in 1906. The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

Parks

*Clinton Nature Preserve, located at 8720 Ephesus Church Road one mile west of Post Road. The Post Road/Ephesus Church Road intersection is one-half mile south of the Post Road/Interstate 20 interchange. This 200-acre park was donated to Douglas County by Ms. Annie Mae Clinton. The park is required by Ms. Clinton's will to remain in its natural state as much as possible. The park contains nature trails, and open exploration areas. A half-mile walking track encircles the Junior League ADA accessible playground, the first of its kind in Douglas County. About one mile into the woods (by hiking), is the Carnes Cabin, a pre-Civil War residence, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. *F M Boatwright Memorial Park 33°42"17.39'N 84°50"17.39'W (33.7048306, -84.8441054), Feature ID: 1686482 *Post Road Park, located on Post Road, one mile south of the Post Road/I-20 interchange, includes a football field, two softball fields, concession stands, restrooms, and a small playground. *Winston Park, located adjacent to Winston Elementary School on Bankhead Highway just east of its intersection with Post Road, includes a playground, seven youth baseball fields, two lighted tennis courts, a concession stand, and a meeting room.

Public schools

Winston is home to schools operated by the

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. *Mason Creek Elementary School "Wolf Cubs" *Mason Creek Middle School "Wolves" *Winston Elementary School "Wildcats"

Private School(s)

*Winston Academy (child care center)

Career schools and colleges

These career/technical schools/colleges/universities are local to Winston: *

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Campus) *

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Campus)

Libraries

Libraries are located in the neighboring communities of

, Villa Rica, Lithia Springs, Hiram, and

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Buildings in the National Register of Historic Places

The

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(c. 1828), NRIS Number: 01000762, is located at: Clinton Nature Preservem, 8270 Ephesus Church Rd., Winston, GA

Weather

Although the Winston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Georgia's state average (It is 97% below the overall U.S. average.), its historical tornado activity is above the state average (It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.). 735aSun26Dec2010

References

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External links

Douglas County Georgia , Douglasville WebsiteDouglasville Live - Douglasville Business Directory
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