New Town, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Town, Georgia
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 New Town, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
New Town, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gordon |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 332494 |
New Town is a small place in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community, meaning it's part of the larger county. You can find New Town northeast of Calhoun.
New Town is very close to the New Echota historic site. This area was once an important part of the Cherokee Nation. Today, schools like Ashworth Middle School and Gordon Central High School are located in the New Town community.
The name New Town comes from the historic Cherokee name, Ꭴꮝꮤꮎꮅ Ustanali. New Town is simply the English translation of this original name.
Exploring New Town's Geography
Streams and Rivers in New Town
Alan Creek is a small stream that flows through the New Town area. It's a branch of the Oostanaula River. The Oostanaula River then joins other rivers to become part of the larger Coosa-Alabama-Mobile River system. This means water from Alan Creek eventually makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico!
Alan Creek is also located near the New Echota Historic Site. This shows how important water sources were for early settlements.
