Originally settled 22 miles west of Atlanta in the 19th century because of the gold discovered at Lost Mountain, Powder Springs is now a quiet, small town where people from all over find their home. “I’m originally from a New York smalltown similar to Powder Springs, so it’s nice to have that same feel here,” says Julia Davis, owner of the Book Worm in Downtown Powder Springs. “When I walked in, I got this great comfy feeling.” Powder Springs’ central historic downtown area is home to locally owned businesses and museums and is surrounded by parks where the city and community members host events. Established neighborhoods sit further north, while to the south, new single- and multi-family developments are springing up that, for locals like Davis, are a welcome change. “You get the new and the old: You’re getting the modern with the old town community feel with the growth of the new buildings and developments,” Davis says.
Powder Spring's Bookworm is a beloved neighborhood spot for book shopping and community events.
Seven Springs Museum is a historic house featuring significant events of Powder Springs.
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A steady, diverse housing market
The median housing price in Powder Springs is slightly below the U.S. median, falling around $380,000. Though homebuyers have a variety of housing options to choose from here, most properties are single-family homes. North of downtown, options include split levels and New Traditionals from the 1980s and '90s. Downtown boasts more established neighborhoods with midcentury ranch-style homes. New single-family homes are also springing up south of downtown and along the city’s northern border, and prices tend to range much higher than in other parts of the city, with some listings topping $1 million. Townhouses can be found in 55-plus communities surrounding Downtown Powder Springs and to the east side of the city.
Many homes in Powder Springs preserve traditional house styles and can be found as two-stories.
Single-family Ranch homes are a popular build style of Powder Springs.
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Bountiful greenspaces, trails and waterparks
Pocket Parks, trails and recreational spaces can be found in every corner of Powder Springs. Thurman Springs Park in the central downtown area is home to the Hardy Family Automotive Amphitheater as well as a splashpad for kids; if the waterpark there isn’t enough, then the Seven Springs Water Park north of downtown offers a pool and two waterslides. The 62-mile Silver Comet Trail also runs through the center of the city and is popular among locals and visitors, says Davis. “In Springtime, I have one customer in particular that comes off the trail and shops with us and another bookstore in Athens,” Davis says. The Silver Comet Linear Park sits on the trail and recently opened its new skate park to the public in 2023. Cobb County is also amid researching the possibility of the Austell-Powder Springs Road Trail, which would connect the two cities’ downtown and provide more entry ways onto the Silver Comet.
Spanning over 53 acres, Wild Horse Creek Park is the largest in the Powder Springs neighborhood.
Powder Springs' Thurman Springs Park is a popular spot for locals to gather.
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Downtown Powder Springs’ historic character and future
The tiny Downtown Powder Springs is an area of historic culture, present-day commerce and future development. Nineteenth-century colonial and Queen Anne buildings are home to locally owned retailers and restaurants, as well as museums like the Seven Springs Museum. Thurman Springs Park in the center of downtown is host to various events ranging from farmers’ markets, holiday festivals and concert series at the park’s Hardy Family Automotive Amphitheater. Some businesses like Davis’s and the dog groomer Spa Wag also host their own events to spur community engagement. “This is year four of our citywide book club read, One Book One City,” says Davis. “Spa Wags is out in the community a lot. The city does Bark in the Park, and Spa Wags is always there, giving out pup cups and all that. We have a great community.”
The City of Powder Springs is working on expanding the downtown area to bring in more business, spur commercial and residential development and support the retailers and restaurants already there. “It’s nice to see the downtown area grow, but still have all the small businesses in the community where everyone partners with each other, and everyone knows each other,” Davis says. In 2022, a new 226-apartment development project began right in downtown, and in 2023, the 300-apartment Heartwood complex opened just south of the city center.
Powder Springs' downtown is a line-up of historic thriving businesses.
Historic downtown Powder Springs displays various pieces of art like "Be Kind," by Gerald Byrd.
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Nearby big city amenities
Powder Springs is conveniently located between three major cities, giving locals access to big city attractions near their small hometown. Just 15 miles east in Smyrna, the Battery is a large shopping district with plenty of retailers, bars and restaurants, and serves as the gateway to Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Under 12 miles north, Downtown Marietta is home to locally owned businesses and large community events. Twelve miles south in Mableton, Six Flags over Georgia has a dozen roller coasters and is the second oldest Six Flags Park, having opened in 1967.
Local public schools and nearby private options
Powder Springs is served by Cobb County Schools, which earns an A on Niche and is Georgia’s second-largest school district. In 2024, Learning Counsel Research gave Cobb County Schools the National Sustainable Tech Award for its Cobb Teaching and Learning System. Local kids can also attend highly rated private and Christian schools in neighboring cities, like Whitefield Academy in Smyrna and Mount Paran Christian School in Marietta.
Tapp Middle School is a public middle school located in Powder Springs, Georgia.
McEachern High School was originally the 7th District Agricultural and Mechanical school.
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Highways and park and rides to Atlanta
“We’re away from the city but close to the city as far as Atlanta’s concerned,” Davis says. To make the 22-mile trip to Atlanta, Powder Springs commuters can take U.S. Route 278, which merges into the Atlanta-bound Interstate 20 just 9 miles away. Alternatively, folks can head to the Powder Springs Park and Ride west of downtown, where Xpress buses begin their journey to Atlanta. For air travel, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits 26 miles southeast of Powder Springs. It is one of the East Coast's largest airports.
Climate and crime considerations
Powder Springs has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4. Powder Springs Creek is prone to flooding, particularly after heavy rains. Residents should ensure that their homes are protected against water damage.
The region tends to have relatively short, mild winters and hot, humid summers.
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