SOUTH FULTON COUNTY

County Offices
141 Pryor Street
Atlanta 404-612-4000
https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
4335 Wendell Drive SW
Atlanta 770-964-1984
https://www.southfultonchamber.com/home

Quality of Life
The treasure of South Fulton County cradles approximately 125,000 acres as far north as Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and the fringe of Atlanta itself while retaining unspoiled rolling fields along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Newcomers are often amazed that so much unspoiled, prime acreage is still available in such close proximity to one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest-growing metropolitan centers. Beautiful new subdivisions and master-planned communities are springing up in this area, where developers are awakening to the outstanding possibilities. Many of these new residential enclaves offer premier amenities and scenic beauty in preserved recreational areas, lush parks, and open space for a family friendly atmosphere.

Few locations can match the recreational opportunities offered in South Fulton County, home of the Atlanta Braves, Olympic Games venues, more than 100,000 acres of undeveloped land, the Lakewood Amphitheatre and abundant attractions to occupy leisure hours with quality activity. Within the region’s suburban communities are lush parks with sports courts and fields, tennis courts, recreation centers, and recreational programs for every age group. Residents of this region have easy access to Fulton County’s impressive array of cultural attractions, performing arts groups, and leading museums. Prominent institutions include the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Symphony, Alliance Theater, Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Opera, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, Center for Puppetry Arts, and the APEX Museum. With its strategic location at the very edge of Atlanta’s bright lights and cosmopolitan resources, South Fulton County offers the best of all worlds.

Services
Open land and easy access to major employment centers are driving a boom in South Fulton County, expected to remain one of the growth centers in the Metropolitan Atlanta region for decades to come. Covering about 250 square miles, South Fulton County lays to the Southwest of Atlanta. Superior transportation amenities are crowned by the presence of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and the commerce that surrounds it. The new Georgia International Convention & Trade Center is another feather in the cap of South Fulton.

Students in South Fulton enjoy access to some of the finest educational systems in the nation, both in public schools and outstanding private schools like Woodland Academy. Atlanta educational institutions in the caliber of Georgia Tech, Emory University, Morehouse, Spelman, and Agnes Scot have earned international reputations, attracting students from around the world. Nearly 30 of the region’s college and universities combine with technical institutes, career schools, labor-force training programs, and continuing education to meet every need.

South Fulton County ensures quick and easy access to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and services, anchored by two highly respected hospitals. South Fulton Medical Center in East Point brings a wide range of specialties to the area, including cardiology, cancer center, rehabilitation, birthing services, advanced imaging, and community programs. The medical center’s valuable relationships include the Morehouse School of Medicine. Also convenient to South Fulton is the Southwest Hospital & Medical Center in Atlanta, also affiliated with Morehouse. Local residents can meet nearly need close to home, from family childbirth centers to geriatric medicine, from preventing disease to encouraging and maintaining optimal health. A variety of occupational medicine clinics serve the needs of employers and employees, only one facet of a comprehensive network of supportive organizations and facilities.

College Park
City Hall
404-767-1537
https://www.collegeparkga.com/

Chamber of Commerce
404-209-0910
https://airportchamber.com/

Cited by Atlanta Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Call Home,” the well-established city of College Park has matured into one of the metropolitan area’s most unique and exciting communities. Also known as “Georgia’s Global City,” College Park benefits from close proximity to the regional international airport, major interstates, and options for mass transit. Newcomers will discover a delightfully revitalized city that offers the best of Southern hospitality in quality attractions and services that now include the new Georgia International Convention Center. The city is also home to the largest private school in the nation, Woodward Academy. Complementing the city’s progressive attitude and growth pattern, the community places a high value on historic structures. College Park claims one of the largest urban historic districts in Georgia with 867 structures on the Historic Register. Along the historic Main Street district, once-vacant buildings are welcoming thriving new businesses.

East Point
City Hall
404-270-7016
https://www.eastpointcity.org/

Chamber of Commerce
770-964-1984
https://www.southfultonchamber.com/home

Home to Atlanta Christian College, East Point was recognized in 2003 as the best suburb inside the perimeter of Metropolitan Atlanta. Developers are awakening to the untapped potential in this welcoming community, creating beautiful new residential villages that in turn attract new residents. The community is responding positively to the new growth pattern with state-of-the-art facilities like the new sports park. Popular recreation centers and neighborhood parks add to the family oriented atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to regional malls, outdoor recreational sites, Atlanta’s world-class cultural attractions, and wonderful museums.

Fairburn
City Hall
770-964-2244
https://www.fairburn.com/

Chamber of Commerce
770-964-1984
https://www.southfultonchamber.com/home

“History Lives Here” is the slogan for Fairburn, the proud home of one of the oldest community theaters in the Atlanta region. Indeed, the city’s quaint historic downtown district is one of the first things that newcomers notice. Each year, the Georgia Renaissance Festival attracts a quarter-million visitors to Fairburn in celebration of the days of knights and damsels. While the past is preserved and respected, the city offers modern conveniences like the modern multi-modal transportation system and schools that incorporate the latest technology. The housing selection in Fairburn ranges from contemporary new construction to vintage homes that were built at the turn of the century and are ideal for creative remodeling and renovation.

Hapeville
City Hall
404-669-2100
www.hapeville.org

Chamber of Commerce
404-209-0910
https://airportchamber.com/

Adjacent to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and major Interstates, Hapeville has experienced considerable economic growth including highly visible corporations. This designated Main Street city features a quaint, historic downtown that harmonizes long-established family businesses with upscale restaurants, coffee houses, and boutiques. This friendly community has been successful in reinventing itself through preservation of the past, construction of beautiful new housing, and appropriate planning of mixed-use development. Lovely older neighborhoods shaded by large trees are driving renewed interest in urban living within tranquil enclaves like Virginia Park, Margaret Square, and Azalea Park.

Palmetto, Serenbe
Palmetto City Hall
770-463-3377
https://www.citypalmetto.com/
Serenbe Community
https://www.serenbe.com/

Chamber of Commerce
770-964-1984
https://www.southfultonchamber.com/home

The city of Palmetto is located 25 miles south of Atlanta on U.S. Highway 29, perched on the highest point above sea level between Atlanta and New Orleans. Offering a small-town ambiance that excels in country charm and Southern hospitality, the community features two major attractions. Chabboquasset Farm is the training site for the 1996 Olympic Equestrian Teams, and the Serenbe Bed and Breakfast & Conference Center. Residents of Palmetto enjoy the pleasures of a more relaxed lifestyle in close proximity to the outstanding cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities available throughout South Fulton County and Metropolitan Atlanta. The Serenbe planned community offers an idyllic environment in the heart of rural Georgia, where hamlets, private gardens, and public farms are linked by country roads, paths, and multi-purpose trails.

Union City
City Hall
770-964-2288
https://www.unioncityga.org/

Chamber of Commerce
770-964-1984
https://www.southfultonchamber.com/home

Providing a more secluded community atmosphere cradled in rural Georgia’s natural beauty, Union City is nevertheless a rapidly growing suburb of Metropolitan Atlanta. This balanced city offers a high quality of life by combining a wide variety of housing styles, excellent educational facilities, an accessible transportation system, a selection of parks and recreational programs, and numerous retail centers. At the same time, residents are just minutes away from Hartsfield International Airport and downtown Atlanta. Touted as “The Progressive City,” Union City is gaining popularity as a dynamic hometown. Planners and civic leaders are actively preparing for the continued growth and development that is inevitable in this long-established city that is soon to celebrate its centennial anniversary.