Williamson, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Williamson, Georgia
Settlement Type:City
Motto:"Cherish Our Past, Plan Our Future”
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pike
Established Title3:1970
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:3.40
Area Land Km2:3.39
Area Water Km2:0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:1.31
Area Land Sq Mi:1.31
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:681
Population Density Km2:200.93
Population Density Sq Mi:520.24
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:33.1797°N -84.3631°W
Elevation M:281
Elevation Ft:922
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:30292
Area Code:770
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:13-83084[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0333435[3]
Website:cityofwilliamsonga.org

Williamson is a city in Pike County, Georgia, United States. The population was 681 in 2020.[4]

History

The community was named after Isaac Henry Williamson, an early settler.[5]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Williamson as a town in 1908.[6] Williamson was incorporated as a city in 1970.[7]

Geography

Williamson is located at 33.1797°N -84.3631°W (33.179743, -84.362976).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 115 households, and 86 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population was 681.

Education

Williamson Public Schools are part of the Pike County School District. The school district has one Pre-K building (lottery funded), one primary school (K-2), one elementary school (3-5), one middle school (6-8), a ninth grade academy and two high schools.

Michael Duncan is the Superintendent of Schools.[9]

Arts and culture

Williamson is home to the Candler Field Museum, established to recreate the old Atlanta airport as it existed in the 1920s and 1930s.[10]

Government

Williamson is an incorporated municipality and has a Mayor and City Council, a Planning Commission, and a Board of Appeals.

Steve Fry has served as the mayor of Williamson since 2009.

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2024-07-27 . data.census.gov.
  5. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 254 . 0-915430-00-2.
  6. Book: Acts Passed by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1908. J. Johnston. 973.
  7. Web site: Williamson. GeorgiaGov. 2012-06-30.
  8. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  9. Web site: Pike County Schools. Pike County Schools. 2012-06-30.
  10. Web site: Peach State Aerodrome :: Candler Field Museum. www.peachstateaero.com.