Mountain Park is a city primarily in the western part of northern Fulton County in the U.S. state of

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, with a small portion extending less than into southeastern Cherokee County. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 583. Incorporated in 1927, it is essentially an eclectic

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, and is designated a

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. There is no

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for commercial or

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uses, only

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. Law enforcement is provided by the Roswell Police Department on a contract basis.

History

Mountain Park was incorporated in 1927.Mountain Park
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Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which , or 12.96%, is water. Mountain Park is bordered on three sides by Roswell, and on the west by an

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of Cherokee County; although the city extends into Cherokee County, the large majority of the city is located in Fulton County. Lake Garrett is within the city, and downstream to the northwest Lake Cherful straddles the county line. Both lakes are gradually being destroyed by

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ation, caused by

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upstream in Roswell. The city sued in 2005. The developers contested their liability and claim the lakes have likely out-lived their "

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", and the situation is likely caused by the natural flow of

and

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in the basin. Due to numerous pre-trial motions, the case did not go to court until October 2010, when the jury ruled in favor of Mountain Park but only awarded $45,000 in damages.Mountain Park awarded $45,000 in damages
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'', 2010

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 583 people, 273 households, and 171 families residing in the city. In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $55,875, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $35,769 for females. The

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for the city was $31,085. About 2.6% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the

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, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

City of Mountain Park official website
{{authority control Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Fulton County, Georgia Cities in Cherokee County, Georgia Populated places established in 1927