Fairburn, Georgia
Fairburn is a city of 16,831 people in Fulton County, Georgia, founded in 1870.
Why visit Fairburn
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fairburn Commercial Historic District, Campbell County Courthouse and Cedar Grove Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Fairburn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairburn
Fairburn is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, with a population of 16,483, according to the 2020 census. The city is a closely linked suburb of Atlanta, which lies just 17 miles to the north.
From the Wikipedia article Fairburn, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Frankie Arnold Stage & Courtyard
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
15 W Broad Street, Fairburn
Southside Theatre Guild
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
18 West Campbellton Street, Fairburn
Museums and landmarks3
Fairburn Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Park in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Campbell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Dungeon Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Step inside the interactive Dungeon Museum, an immersive journey through the dark ages.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes35
Unbelievegan
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
7000 Renaissance Parkway
Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Corner Cafe
Restaurant · American, Wings · 3.2 mi
6810 Shannon Parkway, Union City
Jamaican Restaurant Grocery
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
6810 Shannon Parkway, Union City
Peacock Tea Room
Restaurant · Tea · 1.5 mi
A rustic, open-air, English-style tea room. Sit-down experience with tea, refreshments, and faire-side hospitality. First come, first...
23 more on the map.
History
Fairburn is located along a railroad line and was the county seat of Campbell County starting in 1871. It was chosen as county seat in a referendum in 1871 that was spurred by the original seat of Campbellton refusing to allow the Atlanta and West Point Railroad line through on account of the anticipated noise in the 1850s. The railroad instead passed through Fairburn. Campbellton then faded away as Fairburn grew. The government of Campbell County went bankrupt in 1931 during the Great Depression and, along with Milton County to the north, was absorbed into Fulton County when 1932 began. Fairburn's population was 305 in 1870, with 208 white and 97 black residents.
From the History section of Fairburn, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta/Fairburn
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
7882 Senoia Road, Fairburn
Churches and places of worship18
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.1 mi
6111 Dodson Road, Fairburn
Bethany Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.9 mi
607 Rivers Road, Fayetteville
First Baptist Church of Fairburn
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
23 Southeast Malone Street, Fairburn
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
School · 4.2 mi
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park
Georgia Baptist Children'S Home And Family Ministries
School · 6.0 mi
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Palmetto
Healthcare6
Map of Fairburn
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 36°F | 4.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap 72219 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fulton County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Union City 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Tyrone 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Palmetto 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- South Fulton 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Fayetteville 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Chattahoochee Hills 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- College Park 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Riverdale 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- East Point 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Peachtree City 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- US Route 29 in Fairburn, Georgia, Thomson200, CC0
- Fairburn Broad St. District, Ramsey Eden, CC BY-SA 3.0
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