Maysville, Georgia Facts for Kids

Maysville became an official town in 1879. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, decided to make it a town.

Where is Maysville? Geography and Location

Maysville covers about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The town is located about 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. Other towns close to Maysville include Commerce, Gillsville, Lula, Jefferson, and Pendergrass.

Maysville's Weather: Climate Information

Maysville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Summer: The hottest month is usually July, with average high temperatures around 90°F (32°C).
Winter: January is the coldest month, with average low temperatures around 29°F (-1.6°C).
Snow: Sometimes, Maysville gets a lot of snow. For example, in March 2009, several inches of snow fell across Banks County.

How Maysville is Governed: The City Council

The Maysville City Council helps run the town along with the mayor. They make decisions about local issues. This council was officially created in March 2010.

Who Can Be on the City Council?

To be a member of the city council or the mayor, a person must:

Have lived in Maysville for at least 12 months before the election.
Continue to live in Maysville during their time in office.
Be registered and able to vote in Maysville's elections.

Council members serve for four years.

City Council Meetings: How They Work

The city council has an important meeting on the first Monday of January after each election. During this meeting, new members take an oath of office.

The mayor can also ask for special meetings if needed. All council members must be told about these special meetings at least 48 hours beforehand.

Map of Maysville's wards

Maysville's People: Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	116	—
1890	327	181.9%
1900	453	38.5%
1910	805	77.7%
1920	795	−1.2%
1930	619	−22.1%
1940	514	−17.0%
1950	533	3.7%
1960	553	3.8%
1970	553	0.0%
1980	619	11.9%
1990	728	17.6%
2000	1,247	71.3%
2010	1,798	44.2%
2020	1,867	3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called the census. This helps us understand how many people live in a place and what groups they belong to.

2020 Census Results

In 2020, Maysville had 1,867 people. The population was split between the two counties it's in:

926 people lived in Banks County.
872 people lived in Jackson County.

2010 Census Results

In 2010, Maysville had 1,798 people living in 669 households.

Most residents (93.8%) were white.
About 2.2% were African American.
About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Maysville was 38.4 years old.

Learning in Maysville: Education

Students in Maysville attend schools based on which county they live in:

If they live in Banks County, they are part of the Banks County School District. They attend Banks County High School.
If they live in Jackson County, they are part of the Jackson County School District.

Maysville, Georgia facts for kids

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Maysville's Past: A Brief History