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Diverse, newly established community south of Atlanta
South Fulton is young but already establishing a legacy. The city was incorporated and elected its first mayor in 2017, combining many distinctive neighborhoods in southwest Fulton County. After its formation, South Fulton made headlines for having one of the highest Black populations in the country, surpassing Jackson, Mississippi and Detroit, Michigan. According to the 2020 census, 91% of the city's 107,436 residents are Black. It is also one of the most educated Atlanta suburbs, with over 93% of residents having at least a high school diploma. Most residents commute to work in Atlanta, but locally owned businesses and restaurants also employ many people within South Fulton. A focus on small businesses, live music and festivals have given the city its own identity while also maintaining the character of the rest of the metro. “Atlanta and South Fulton, in general, are the true definition of the Southern Belle. It’s the Southern hospitality, it’s the ‘how y’all doing’, it’s the sweet tea,” says Stevette Dukes, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has been selling homes in Atlanta since 2017.
The city has carved out its own identity through a focus on small businesses, live music, and festivals, while preserving the metro’s overall character.
Southwest Art Center boasts community events in South Fulton such as acting and improv classes.
Small businesses like salons are popular in South Fulton, Georgia.
You can grab savory soul food for lunch at Original Big Daddy's Dish in South Fulton.
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A diverse collection of houses, from Brookwood to Sandtown
After South Fulton was formed in 2017, it combined previously unincorporated communities across southern Fulton County. This formation gave the city a wide distribution of houses, from 1,000-square-foot ranch properties in Brookwood to gated private estates in Sandtown. There are just over 38,000 homes in South Fulton, and about 68% of them are owned rather than rented, compared to less than 50% of home ownership in Atlanta proper. The city has a median home price of around $350,000, slightly lower than the rest of Atlanta. Homes typically sell after two months, slower than the national average of 44 days.
Ranch style homes sit on large acreage lots in South Fulton.
South Fulton has new Craftsman style homes with sidewalks throughout the neighborhood.
Brick style neighborhoods with large trees are common in South Fulton.
Chattahoochee Hills subdivisions have large craftsman style homes with green landscapes.
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A-rated Fulton County Public Schools
Fulton County Public Schools earns an overall A from Niche and covers the southern and northern suburbs of Atlanta. Westlake High School is the highest-rated high school in the area, with a B grade. B-minus-rated Chattahoochee Hills Charter School covers kindergarten through eighth grade and is the top-scoring elementary and middle school option. Mercer University Douglas is the closest four-year college in neighboring Lithia Springs and is known for its highly rated engineering program. It is also the oldest private university in Atlanta, founded in 1833.
Westlake High School is located at 2400 Union Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School has 515 Students In Grades K-8
Westlake High School has an overall Niche Score of B-.
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School has an over all Niche Score of B+.
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South Fulton Arts Center uplifts amateur and professional artists
South Fulton has invested in a small but thriving local arts scene. The city took over the Southwest Arts Center on New Hope Road in 2019, which teaches music, dance and theater classes year-round. The South Fulton Arts Center on Butner Road offers classes and holds drama performances. Jennifer Buer-Lyons, executive director for the South Fulton Arts Institute, also says that the center brings art education programs to schools and employs local artists by booking them in community performances. Along Merk Road, Wolf Creek Amphitheater is an outdoor venue that hosts concerts, film festivals and festivals throughout the year, including the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration.
South Fulton Arts Center supports both emerging and established artists.
Residents can contemplate many works of Art at the Southwest Art Center.
Southwest Art Center delivers school art programs and hires local artists for community performances.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater is an outdoor venue hosting concerts, film screenings, and festivals year-round.
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Hiking, golfing and shooting at Wolf Creek
The area around the Wolf Creek Amphitheater has some of the city's most-visited recreation, with a hiking trail, a golf course, and a trap and skeet range. The Welcome All Park and Multipurpose Facility on Will Lee Road is the main recreation center, with sports fields and pools next to Delano Park. Six Flags Over Georgia is at the far northern end of the Fulton Industrial Boulevard, where most of the city's industrial warehouses and manufacturing plants are located. Six Flags is one of Atlanta's largest theme parks, with 45 rides and on-site restaurants and live shows.
Locals can take long strolls and soak in the scenic views at The Wolf Creek Multi-Use Trail.
Locals can tee-off at the Wolf Creek Golf Club in South Fulton, Georgia.
Locals can find hours of recreation at the Tom Lowe Trap, Skeet, And Sporting Clays Range.
Six Flags over Georgia is found in the Mableton, GA neighborhood.
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Small businesses shine in South Fulton
Atlanta is known for Southern food like fried chicken, wings and barbecue, and South Fulton is no different. The city has many locally owned chicken and wing shops and a few standout eateries like Gocha’s Tapas Bar, which has been featured in Eater Atlanta. There are very few chain stores around, and instead, small businesses like salons, barber shops, farm suppliers and daycares populate the area. “I think that one of the big things that draw people in is a lot of Black-owned businesses,” Dukes says. “For my clients, it’s great for them to see people run and open businesses and restaurants and operate in excellence.” South Fulton has no large malls, and prominent shopping districts are in surrounding areas, like the Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, 15 miles away.
Locals love dinning at Gocha’s Tapas Bar which has been featured in Eater Atlanta.
Residents of South Fulton enjoy dining and shopping at various small businesses.
South Fulton is known for Southern food like fried chicken, wings and barbecue.
South Fulton has many locally owned chicken and wing shops.
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Less than a mile from the Atlanta Airport
Interstates 85 and 285 surround South Fulton, and more minor thoroughfares like Roosevelt Highway run through the city. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public transit system covers the entire Atlanta metro area with bus and subway routes. Bus routes are on many of South Fulton’s major roads, and the closest MARTA subway stations are at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, less than a mile away, and in neighboring College Park. Downtown Atlanta is a 20-mile drive and can be reached on the interstate or through the rail system.
Decreasing South Fulton’s crime rate
According to a 2023 FBI report, South Fulton’s crime rates are slightly higher than the state and national averages. In August 2023, there were 250 property crimes and 150 violent crimes per every 100,000 people. South Fulton Police has a department-wide focus on crime prevention in areas like Old National Highway, which District 7 Councilmember Linda Pritchett says has a high violent crime rate. An increased police presence on Old National Highway and throughout the area has decreased crime rates by nearly 22% in five years.
Like the rest of Atlanta, South Fulton has all four seasons. Summer temperatures are typically in the high 80s and low 90s, and winters have temperatures in the 30s and very little snow. While the city does have a series of large industrial parks, IQ Air gives it a “Good” air quality rating, and there are no reports of damaging pollution in the area.
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