Dallas, Georgia

Dallas, Georgia
Motto: 
"A premier hometown"
Location in Paulding County and the state of Georgia
Dallas
Location in Metro Atlanta
Coordinates: 33°55′7″N 84°50′27″W / 33.91861°N 84.84083°W / 33.91861; -84.84083
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyPaulding
Town of Dallas1854
City of Dallas1951
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total7.42 sq mi (19.21 km2)
 • Land7.38 sq mi (19.12 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
 • Total14,042
 • Density1,902.45/sq mi (734.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
  • 30132
  • 30157
Area codes
FIPS code13-21324[3]
GNIS feature ID2404179[4]
Websitewww.dallasga.gov

Dallas is the county seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 14,042.[2] It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States of America under James K. Polk.

Notable residents

  • Cecil Butler, professional baseball player
  • Jayne County, punk rock star
  • Christopher Dudley, Keyboardist of UnderOATH
  • Spencer Scott, Playboy Playmate October 2007
  • Ray Traylor (May 2, 1963 – September 22, 2004), American professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Big Boss Man (sometimes spelled Big Bossman).
  • Zack Wheeler, pitcher, #6 overall pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft for the New York Mets
  • Brandy Blair, Penthouse pet and pornstar
  • Travis Tritt, Country Music Star

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Dallas city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "City of Dallas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. March 10, 2008. Retrieved August 16, 2021.