Paulding County is a

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located in the northwestern part of the

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. Part of the

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, it had an estimated

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of 168,661 in 2020. The

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History

Paulding County was created from

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by an act of the

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on December 3, 1832. In 1851, a portion of Paulding County was used to help create

Polk County Polk County is the name of twelve counties in the United States, all except two named after president of the United States James Knox Polk: * Polk County, Arkansas * Polk County, Florida * Polk County, Georgia * Polk County, Iowa * Polk Count ...

. Other portions of Paulding County were annexed to neighboring counties (

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, Carroll, Cobb,

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, Haralson, and Polk) between 1832 and 1874. Between 1850 and 1874, Paulding County was expanded through annexation of parts of Carroll, Cobb, Douglas, and Polk counties. The county is named after

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(October 16, 1758 – February 18, 1818), who was famous for the capture of the British spy Major John André in 1780 during the

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. André was on a mission carrying secret papers from

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when he was captured.

Geography

According to the

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, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.7%) is water. The

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originates in Paulding County. The county is mainly located in the

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region of the state, with a few mountains located in the county that exceed elevations of 1,000 ft. These mountains are considered to be part of the southernmost extensions of the

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. The southeastern portion of Paulding County, from just north of Hiram to north of Villa Rica, is located in the Middle

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Lake Harding Lake Harding, also known as ''Bartlett's Ferry Lake,'' is a reservoir on the Chattahoochee River. The lake is formed by Bartlett's Ferry Dam, and the lake is located in Harris County, Georgia with some portions of the lake going into Alabama. L ...

sub-basin of the

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(Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The very western portion of the county, centered on State Route 101, is located in the Upper

sub-basin of the

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(Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin), with the majority of the central and northern portions of Paulding County located in the

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sub-basin of the same ACT River Basin.

Adjacent counties

Bartow County Bartow County is located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 108,901, up from 100,157 in 2010. The county seat is Cartersville. Traditionally considered part of northwest Georgia, B ...

– north *

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– east * Douglas County – southeast * Carroll County – south *

Haralson County Haralson County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 29,919, up from 28,780 2010. The county seat is Buchanan. The county was created on January 26, 1856, and was ...

– southwest *

– west

Transportation

Major highways

U.S. Route 278 * Georgia 6

State Route 6 * Georgia 6 Business

State Route 6 Business * Georgia 61

State Route 61 * Georgia 92

State Route 92 * Georgia 101

State Route 101 * Georgia 113

State Route 113 * Georgia 120

State Route 120 * Georgia 120 Connector

State Route 120 Connector * Georgia 360

State Route 360 * Georgia 381

State Route 381

Secondary highways

* Dallas-Acworth Highway (Old S.R. 381) * Ridge Road (Old S.R. 61 Connector). Connector in South Paulding that runs between SR 92 and SR 61 * East Paulding Drive (Old S.R. 120 Connector, S.R. 92 Connector and S.R. 176). Road formerly known as Dragstrip Road * Goldmine Road (Old U.S. 278/ S.R. 6). Former route to Yorkville. * Bill Carruth Parkway, formerly known as West Hiram Parkway, originally known as Egg Farm Road * Bobo Road (Old S.R. 92) * Macland Road (Old S.R. 360). All of Macland Road west of S.R. 120. * Mulberry Rock Road * Braswell Mountain Road * Cedarcrest Road * Seven Hills Boulevard * Harmony Grove Church Road * Dabbs Bridge Road * Vinson Mountain Road * Brushy Mountain Road * Nebo Road

Pedestrians and cycling

* Dallas Trail Connect * Graves Path * Lindsey Path *

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Demographics

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 81,678 people, 28,089 households, and 22,892 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 29,274 housing units at an average density of 93 per square mile (36/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.59%

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, 6.96%

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, 0.30% Native American, 0.40%

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, 0.03%

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, 0.57% from

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, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population were

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of any race. There were 28,089 households, out of which 46.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.30% were

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living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.50% were non-families. 14.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.20. In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.70% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 38.40% from 25 to 44, 17.40% from 45 to 64, and 5.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $52,161, and the median income for a family was $56,039. Males had a median income of $38,637 versus $27,341 for females. The

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for the county was $19,974. About 4.00% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the

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, including 5.60% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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, there were 142,324 people, 48,105 households, and 38,103 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 52,130 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 77.7% white, 17.1% black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 14.7% were

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, 11.6% were

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, 11.2% were

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, and 10.4% were

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. Of the 48,105 households, 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 20.8% were non-families, and 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.30. The median age was 33.8 years. The median income for a household in the county was $62,348 and the median income for a family was $67,117. Males had a median income of $50,114 versus $37,680 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,450. About 7.0% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the

, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over. Paulding County has been noted for its rapid population growth in the 21st century, often ranking among the fastest-growing counties in Metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia. The rate of population growth increased in each of three consecutive years from 2015 to 2017.

2020 census

As of the

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, there were 168,661 people, 56,476 households, and 44,021 families residing in the county.

Education

Elementary Schools • Abney Elementary School • Allgood Elementary School • Baggett Elementary School • Burnt Hickory Elementary School • Dallas Elementary School • Dugan Elementary School • Hiram Elementary School • Hutchens Elementary School • McGarity Elementary School • Nebo Elementary School • New Georgia Elementary School • Northside Elementary School • Panter Elementary School • Poole Elementary School • Ragsdale Elementary School • Roberts Elementary School • Russom Elementary School • Shelton Elementary School • Union Elementary School Middle Schools • Austin Middle School • Dobbins Middle School • East Paulding Middle School • Herschel Jones Middle School • Scoggins Middle School • Moses Middle School • South Paulding Middle School • P.B. Ritch Middle School • Sammy McClure Middle School High Schools • East Paulding High School • Hiram High School • Paulding County High School • South Paulding High School • North Paulding High School

Media

The county legal organ is ''The Dallas New Era''.

Recreation

* Silver Comet Trail * White Oak Park * Ben Hill Strickland Park * Taylor Farm Parks & Recreation * Burnt Hickory Park * Union Park/Mulberry Rock Park * Samuel U. Braly Sports Complex * Mt. Tabor Park * Sara Babb Park (City of Dallas) * Veteran's Memorial Park

Communities

Cities

(county seat) * Hiram * Braswell

Unincorporated communities

* New Hope * Yorkville * Nebo * Sudie

Notable people

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, formerly known as Wayne County: influential

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punk rock musician after leaving Paulding County for

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in 1968 *

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, American Idol finalist *

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star; and her husband,

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* Marty Pevey,

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manager *

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, country music pioneer * Spencer Scott,

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of the Month for October, 2007 *

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, former WWF superstar *

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recording artist *

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starting pitcher * Shannon and Shannade Clermont, Models, Video Vixens

Politics

Paulding County is governed by a five-member board of commissioners, including a chairman and four post members. In the State Legislature, Paulding County is represented by two State Senators and four State Representatives. For federal elections, it is located in Georgia's 14th congressional district.

References

External links

Paulding County Government

AccessPaulding.com

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History

Geography

Adjacent counties

Transportation

Major highways

Secondary highways

Pedestrians and cycling

Demographics

2000 census

2010 census

2020 census

Education

Media

Recreation

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Politics

See also

References

External links