Bremen, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bremen, Georgia
City
Bremen City Hall
Location in Haralson County and the state of Georgia
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Counties	Haralson, Carroll
Named for	Bremen, Germany
Area
• Total	10.64 sq mi (27.56 km2)
• Land	10.61 sq mi (27.48 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation	1,394 ft (425 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,185
• Density	677.06/sq mi (261.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	30110, 30182
Area code(s)	770
FIPS code	13-10132
GNIS feature ID	0354845

Bremen (pronounced BREE-mən) is a city in Georgia, United States. It is located in both Haralson and Carroll counties. Most of the city is in Haralson County.

In 2020, about 7,185 people lived in Bremen. This was an increase from 6,227 people in 2010.

Where is Bremen, Georgia?

Bremen is in southern Haralson County and northern Carroll County. You can find it at 33°42′57″N 85°8′50″W.

Major roads pass through or near the city. U.S. Route 78 goes through the city center. It leads east to Temple (6 miles away) and west to Tallapoosa (9 miles away).

U.S. Route 27 is in the western part of Bremen. It goes north to Rome (45 miles) and south to LaGrange (53 miles). Interstate 20 runs through the southern part of the city. It connects Bremen to Atlanta (46 miles east) and Birmingham, Alabama (100 miles west).

The city covers about 10.6 square miles (27.3 square kilometers). Only a small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.

What is the Climate Like in Bremen?

Bremen has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and wet summers. It also has cool winters with a lot of rain.

Sometimes, snow can fall in Bremen during the winter months.

How Many People Live in Bremen?

The number of people living in Bremen has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:

2020 Census Information

In 2020, there were 7,185 people living in Bremen. These people lived in 2,180 households. About 1,605 of these households were families.

Most of Bremen's residents, 6,182 people, lived in Haralson County. A smaller number, 45 people, lived in Carroll County.

Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Bremen in 2020:

Culture and Traditions

Holly Springs Primitive Baptist church is known for biannual all-day Sacred Harp singings.

Bremen is known for its connection to Sacred Harp singing. This is a special way of singing hymns using "shape notes." These notes have different shapes to help singers read the music.

A famous expert in Sacred Harp music, Hugh McGraw, lived in Bremen. The Sacred Harp Publishing Company, which he led, is nearby in Carrollton.

The Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Bremen hosts two Sacred Harp singing events each year. One is a two-day convention in June. The other is an all-day singing in November.

Who Lived Here First?

Before the 1700s, the area where Bremen is now was home to Native American groups. These groups were part of the Creek Confederacy. The Creek Nation, also called the Muskogee, was the main tribe in this alliance.

The Creek people believe their ancestors moved to the southeastern United States from the Southwest. The Confederacy was likely formed to protect themselves from other large groups to the north. The name "Creek" came from the English shortening "Ocheese Creek" Indians. This name was given to people living along the Ocheese Creek (now the Ocmulgee River). Over time, the name "Creek" was used for all groups in the Confederacy.

A Look Back at Bremen's History

Railroad tracks along Tallapoosa Street in downtown Bremen

The town of Bremen was officially started on September 5, 1883. It was first called Kramer. The name was changed to Bremen at the request of a German immigrant who owned a local vineyard. He wanted to honor the city of Bremen, Germany.

Bremen's economy grew a lot when the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus Railroad was built. This new railroad crossed the Georgia Pacific in Bremen. This helped Bremen grow from a small railroad stop into the largest town in Haralson County.

What Services Does the City Provide?

City sign along Atlantic Avenue

The city of Bremen provides many important services for its residents. These include:

• Police and fire protection
• Building and fixing roads
• Managing trash and recycling
• Providing clean water
• Treating wastewater
• Making sure buildings are safe (following codes)
• Planning how the city grows
• Running an independent city school system
• A public library
• Recreational facilities like parks
• A center for senior citizens

Education in Bremen

Bremen City School District

The Bremen City School District offers education from pre-school through 12th grade. The district has about 96 full-time teachers. Over 1,575 students attend schools here.

The schools in the district are:

• Bremen 4th/5th Academy
• Crossroad Academy
• Jones Elementary
• Bremen Middle School
• Bremen High School

Higgins General Hospital

Higgins General Hospital

Higgins General Hospital is a local hospital in Bremen. It joined Tanner Health System in 1998. The hospital has 25 beds and offers many medical services.

It has a 24-hour Emergency Department. They also offer same-day surgery and other outpatient services. The hospital recently had a big renovation and expansion.

The hospital first opened on January 3, 1955, as Bremen General Hospital. Its name changed on May 1, 1973. This was to honor S.O. (Samuel) Higgins Sr. for his hard work as chairman.

Bremen Towne Festival

The Bremen Towne Festival is a fun event held every year. It takes place on the third Saturday in October. The GFWC Georgia Bremen Junior Woman's Club sponsors this festival.

Sports Complex

Bremen has a Sports Complex with many fields for different sports. You can rent these fields for games or tournaments. The complex also has parking, playgrounds, batting cages, and restrooms. The Community Center is also located here.

The Sports Complex includes:

• Four youth-size fields for younger players. Most have lights.
• One middle school-size field with lights.
• One high school-size field with lights.

Bremen Fire Department

Bremen Fire Rescue is the city's fire department. It is located at 191 Georgia Avenue North. The department has several fire trucks and equipment.

They have 5 firefighters working on each shift, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Bremen Fire Rescue has 16 full-time firefighters and two part-time staff. They also get help from fire departments in Haralson and Carroll counties.

The department does more than just fight fires. They offer fire extinguisher training and public education classes. They also give station tours and check smoke detectors. Bremen Fire Rescue responds to many types of calls. These include fires, medical emergencies, car accidents, and hazardous material incidents.

Transportation Around Bremen

Several major roads help people travel in and out of Bremen. U.S. 78 goes east and west through the city. U.S. 27 runs north and south to the west of Bremen. There is also a business route for U.S. 27 that goes through the city center. Interstate 20 is located south of Bremen.

The West Georgia Regional Airport is about seven miles south of Bremen.

In the past, passenger trains used to stop in Bremen. The last passenger trains stopped here in 1967. Today, the Crescent train passes through Bremen twice a day. This train travels from New York City to New Orleans. However, it does not stop in Bremen.

Famous People from Bremen

• Sammy Byrd (1906–1981), a baseball player and golfer.
• Hugh McGraw (1931–2017), a master of Sacred Harp singing and a composer.
• Thomas Bailey Murphy (1924–2007), who was the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Harold Shedd (born 1931), a music executive and producer in country music.
• Jake Verity, a placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts football team.

Images for kids

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  City sign along Atlantic Avenue

See also

In Spanish: Bremen (Georgia) para niños