Dallas, Georgia
Dallas, Georgia | |
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| 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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| Town of Dallas | 1854 |
| City of Dallas | 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.42 sq mi (19.21 km2) |
| • Land | 7.38 sq mi (19.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14,042 |
| • Density | 1,902.45/sq mi (734.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
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| Area codes |
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| FIPS code | 13-21324[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404179[4] |
| Website | www |
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
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Dallas city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "City of Dallas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. March 10, 2008. Retrieved August 16, 2021.