South Fulton, Georgia
South Fulton is a city of 110,471 people in Fulton County, Georgia, founded in May 1, 2017.
Why visit South Fulton
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 124 places to eat, 52 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Camp Creek 14, Laurus Technical Institute, Fairburn Commercial Historic District and Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted York Masons.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in South Fulton
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About South Fulton
South Fulton is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, in the Atlanta metropolitan area of the United States. The city was incorporated in 2017 from parts of southwest Fulton County and includes the communities of Red Oak, Cooks Crossing, Stonewall, Fife, Ben Hill, Sandtown, Cliftondale, Ono, Cedar Grove, Boat Rock/Dry Pond, Maude, Lester, Enon, Welcome All, Peters Woods, and part of Campbellton. As of 2020, it had a population of 107,436, making it the state's eighth-largest city in population. According to the 2020 census, South Fulton had the highest percentage of African American residents among U.S. cities with a population over 100,000, exceeding the proportions in Detroit and Jackson.
From the Wikipedia article South Fulton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Laurus Technical Institute
School · 8.5 mi
American for-protit college in Georgia
Frankie Arnold Stage & Courtyard
Cinema and theater · 4.7 mi
15 W Broad Street, Fairburn
Southside Theatre Guild
Cinema and theater · 4.7 mi
18 West Campbellton Street, Fairburn
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks12
Fairburn Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Park in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted York Masons
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Masonic temple in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Campbell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Judge William Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Utoy Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.4 mi
Historic cemetery in Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia
Dungeon Museum
Museum · 4.8 mi
Step inside the interactive Dungeon Museum, an immersive journey through the dark ages.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes124
Gocha's Breakfast Bar
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 7.5 mi
3695 Cascade Road Southwest
09:00-15:00
Gocha's Tapas Bar
Restaurant · Tapas · 4.6 mi
5829 Campbellton Road Southwest
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-17:00
The Standard Kitchen By GH
Restaurant · American, Regional · 4.6 mi
5829 Campbellton Road Southwest
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Unbelievegan
Diner · American · 6.8 mi
7000 Renaissance Parkway
Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
112 more on the map.
History
The 2016 Georgia General Assembly passed bill HB514 to incorporate the city. Governor Nathan Deal signed the bill into law on April 29, 2016. On November 8, 2016, 59% of the citizens of what would become South Fulton voted to charter the city. This referendum was part of a "cityhood movement" in the Atlanta metropolitan area that began in 2005 with the incorporation of Sandy Springs on the north side of Atlanta. Several other communities in Fulton voted to incorporate in 2007.
With the passage of the South Fulton referendum in 2016, Fulton County became the first county in Georgia with no unincorporated residential areas. As a result, in 2017, Fulton County also became the first county in Georgia to cease providing municipal services such as fire, police, zoning, and code enforcement. Many former Fulton County personnel and facilities were transferred to the City of South Fulton.
On March 21, 2017, South Fulton held elections for mayor and city council, followed by runoff elections before incorporation took effect on May 1, 2017.
The first mayor of South Fulton was Bill Edwards, who had previously served on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners from 2000 to 2014. His term expired on December 31, 2021.
From the History section of South Fulton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay52
Baymont Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport South
Motel and hotel · 6.6 mi
2450 Old National Parkway, Atlanta
Days Inn by Wyndham Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport West
Motel and hotel · 5.3 mi
4498 Washington Road, East Point
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport West/Camp Creek Pkwy
Motel and hotel · 4.9 mi
3450 Creek Pointe Drive, East Point
Churches and places of worship76
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.8 mi
4475 Jailette Road Southwest, College Park
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.0 mi
6111 Dodson Road, Fairburn
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 5.8 mi
6641 Buffington Road, Union City
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses”
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 6.4 mi
1891 Fairburn Road Southwest, Atlanta
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
Church · 5.5 mi
3911 Campbellton Road, Atlanta
First Baptist Church of Fairburn
Church · Baptist · 4.9 mi
23 Southeast Malone Street, Fairburn
Solid Rock Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 5.2 mi
4707 Washington Road, South Fulton
Unity In Faith Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.4 mi
3615 Roosevelt Highway, Atlanta
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Church · 6.0 mi
2099 Fairburn Road Southwest, Atlanta
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging44
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
School · 2.8 mi
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park
Healthcare15
Map of South Fulton
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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 (8 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, 9 miles away.
- Union City 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Fairburn 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- East Point 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- College Park 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Palmetto 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Douglasville 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Hapeville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Chattahoochee Hills 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Lithia Springs 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Atlanta 13 mi northeast, about 20 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fairburn Broad St. District, Ramsey Eden, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beulah Grove Lodge 372 - Pleasant Grove School, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Historic Register Utoy Cemetery unknown soldiers without watermark-, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
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