Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia
City
Chattahoochee Hills city hall
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Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia Location in Metro Atlanta
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Fulton
Area
• Total	59.27 sq mi (153.50 km2)
• Land	58.18 sq mi (150.68 km2)
• Water	1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2)
Elevation	876 ft (267 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,950
• Density	50.71/sq mi (19.58/km2)
Time zone	EST
• Summer (DST)	EDT
FIPS code	13-15552
GNIS feature ID	2424930

Chattahoochee Hills is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, in the United States. It used to be called "Chattahoochee Hill Country." This city is located southwest of Atlanta and is bordered by the Chattahoochee River.

What makes Chattahoochee Hills special is that it's still mostly rural. This means it has lots of open land, farms, and forests. Most of the area has kept its natural, undeveloped feel. In 2020, about 2,950 people lived in Chattahoochee Hills.

History of Chattahoochee Hills

How the City Was Formed

The land that is now Chattahoochee Hills was once part of Campbell County. In 1932, Campbell County joined Fulton County. This was done to save money on running the government.

Many small communities were in this area. These included places like Rico, Goodes, Rivertown, and Campbellton. These communities are now part of the city of Chattahoochee Hills.

Becoming a City to Protect Land

The idea for "Chattahoochee Hills" as a city is quite new. It came about because people wanted to protect the rural character of the area. They wanted to control how land was used and developed. This is called "zoning."

In 2006, the state of Georgia passed a law. This law allowed the Fulton County part of the area to become a city. The main goal was to let local residents decide how their land would be used. They wanted to keep the community rural and control new buildings.

On June 19, 2007, the people living there voted on whether to become a city. A large majority, 83%, voted yes. The new city was first named "Chattahoochee Hill Country."

The city officially started on December 1, 2007. The first elected leaders took office a few days later. On September 23, 2008, the city's name was officially changed to "Chattahoochee Hills."

Protecting the Land for the Future

Since becoming a city, Chattahoochee Hills has made rules to protect its land. The plan is to keep 70% of the city's land as forests and farms. New buildings and developments are planned for specific areas. This helps to keep the natural beauty of the city.

In 2014, the city grew bigger. It added about 5,473 acres of land to its north. This area included the historic community of Campbellton. The city also added a small piece of land in Coweta County.

People of Chattahoochee Hills (Demographics)

Demographics is the study of people living in a place. It tells us about the population, like how many people live there and their backgrounds.

The population of Chattahoochee Hills has grown over time:

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

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,950 people living in the city. These people made up 1,106 households and 786 families.

See also

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