Gay, Georgia facts for kids
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Gay, Georgia
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Gay in 2013
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Location in Meriwether County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Meriwether | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-council government | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 110 | |
| • Density | 127.31/sq mi (49.15/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30218
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| Area code(s) | 706 | |
| FIPS code | 13-32384 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355988 | |
Gay is a small town located in Meriwether County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 110 people lived there.
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History of Gay, Georgia
The town of Gay was once known by a different name, "Sasserville." A post office opened in Gay in 1886. The town was named after William F. Gay, who was an early postmaster there. In 1907, the Georgia General Assembly officially made Gay a town. This means it became a recognized place with its own local government.
Geography and Location
Gay is found in the northeastern part of Meriwether County. Its exact location is 33°5′38″N 84°34′26″W / 33.09389°N 84.57389°W.
Two main roads, State Route 74 and State Route 85, run together through the town. These roads go north for 16 miles to Senoia and south for 8 miles to Woodbury. Another road, State Route 109 Spur, goes southwest from Gay for 9 miles to Greenville. Greenville is the main town, or county seat, for Meriwether County.
The town of Gay covers an area of about 0.9 square miles. A very small part of this area, about 0.12%, is water. The Flint River flows about 3 miles east of the town.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 210 | — | |
| 1920 | 290 | 38.1% | |
| 1930 | 251 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 262 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 241 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 194 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 200 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 175 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −24.0% | |
| 2000 | 149 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 89 | −40.3% | |
| 2020 | 110 | 23.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 149 people living in Gay. These people made up 61 households, with 38 of them being families. By 2020, the population of the town was 110 people.
Arts and Culture in Gay
The town of Gay is known for hosting a special event called the "Cotton Pickin' Fair." This fair happens twice a year, on the first weekend of May and October. It's a popular event that brings people together.
Gay has also been featured on television shows. The town appeared in an episode of the Queer Eye show on Netflix. Also, the third season of the Netflix show Barbecue Showdown was filmed in Gay.
See also
In Spanish: Gay (Georgia) para niños
