| Euharlee, Georgia | |
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| — City Mayor = Kathy Foulk — | |
| Location in Bartow County and the state of Georgia | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bartow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,208 |
| • Density | 682.6/sq mi (260.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 30120, 30145 |
| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-27988[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0313985[2] |
Euharlee is a city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,208 at the 2000 census. The city's explosive growth is evident as of the 2005 census the city's population rose to 3,859, and for 2006 estimates, Euharlee showed a population of 4,059. [1]
Euharlee, Georgia is a bedroom community of Cartersville which is located 9 miles to the east, but they are connected through Euharlee Road, and by a chain of subdivisions and homes. It is next to Plant Bowen, which has the second largest generating capacity of any coal-fired power plant in the United States.
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Euharlee is located at (34.147174, -84.936445)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12 km2), of which, 4.6 square miles (12 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (2.33%) is water.
The name Euharlee is derived from a Native American word meaning "she laughs as she runs." Euharlee is home to Georgia's oldest covered bridge.
2007 estimates show the population will rise to 4,121 residents. A large increase from the 1,600 residents at the 1995 census. The population has more than doubled in 10 years... in direct expansion of Cartersville.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,208 people, 1,004 households, and 863 families residing in the city. The population density was 694.6 people per square mile (268.1/km²). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 228.8 per square mile (88.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.31% White, 7.64% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 1.12% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.
There were 1,003 households out of which 55.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the city the population was spread out with 36.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 3.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,714, and the median income for a family was $55,912. Males had a median income of $38,382 versus $24,631 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,483. About 1.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Euharlee is home to two schools within the Bartow County School system. Woodland Middle School at Euharlee and Euharlee Elementary School are located on Euharlee Road, and are directly across the street from each other.
Euharlee Elementary's current Principal is Sharon Collum , and the Assistant Principal is Johnnie Coats. The office staff includesDonna Evans, Sarah Black, Beth Gudger, and Wendy Allen. The nurse is Darlene Brown. The Media Specialist is Linda McCoy, and the Media Clerk is Paula Hendricks. The full list of staff and faculty can be found on the school's website.
The school's Mission Statement is "The faculty and staff at Euharlee Elementary School are committed to educating children to become lifelong learners in a global society. We hope to instill academic values in students that they may successfully transition through life while crossing the bridge to the future." There is an annual Character Day Parade held, and pictures can be found on the school's website.
Woodland Middle School at Euharlee's current Principal is Lamar Barnes, and the Assistant Principals are Hope McCauley and Wes Dickey. Lamar Barnes is the only Principal WMSE has had since its opening in 2000.
The school's Mission Statement is "Our mission is to provide the transition from the nurturing environment of elementary school to the independent environment of high school while offering our students quality standards-based instruction and the opportunity to develop emerging skills needed to become life long learners."
There is an annual Fall Festival held with the Covered Bridge as the focal point. It is held Labor Day weekend, running from Friday until Sunday. Local schools are invited to showcase choral and band ensembles throughout the weekend. Crafts and foods are sold by local vendors. There are rides for the children as well.
The Festival was increased and relocated from Osborne Park with the completion of a Pavilion located behind the Covered Bridge Library and Covered Bridge Museum in 2005.
The restaurants located in Euharlee are Domino's Pizza and Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse.
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