Senoia, Georgia facts for kids
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Senoia, Georgia
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Downtown Senoia
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| Nickname(s):
Woodbury [TWD]
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| Motto(s):
"The perfect setting. For life."
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Location in Coweta County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Coweta | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.30 sq mi (16.32 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.16 sq mi (15.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) | |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,016 | |
| • Density | 814.15/sq mi (314.34/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30276
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| Area code(s) | 678 | |
| FIPS code | 13-69672 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0322710 | |
Senoia (pronounced like "sen-OY-uh") is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States. It is located south of Atlanta, which is a very large city. Senoia is part of the bigger Atlanta area. In 2020, about 5,016 people lived there.
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History of Senoia
The first people to settle permanently in the Senoia area arrived in 1860. A person named Rev. Francis Warren Baggarly started this settlement.
In 1864, more people moved to Senoia from a nearby community called Willow Dell. This is when the name "Senoia" was chosen. Some of the first buildings were also built around this time. These included a store called the Rock House and a church. A high school opened in 1865. Senoia officially became a city on December 12, 1866.
Where is Senoia?
Senoia is in the southeastern part of Coweta County. It is located at coordinates 33.301849 degrees North and -84.553450 degrees West. To the north, Senoia shares a border with Peachtree City. Peachtree City is in Fayette County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Senoia covers a total area of about 14.1 square kilometers (5.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.9 square kilometers (5.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
People of Senoia
The number of people living in Senoia has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 731 | — | |
| 1890 | 863 | 18.1% | |
| 1900 | 782 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,111 | 42.1% | |
| 1920 | 906 | −18.5% | |
| 1930 | 736 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 679 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 770 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 782 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 910 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 900 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 956 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,738 | 81.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,307 | 90.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,016 | 51.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,929 | 79.3% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 5,016 people living in Senoia. There were 1,387 households and 1,169 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Senoia in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,922 | 78.19% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 506 | 10.09% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.75% |
| Other/mixed | 202 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 291 | 5.8% |
Senoia in Movies and TV
Senoia is a popular place for filming movies and TV shows.
Film and Television
Riverwood Studios is a film studio located in Senoia. Many famous movies have been partly filmed in the town. These include Fried Green Tomatoes, Driving Miss Daisy, and the 2011 movie Footloose.
The TV show The Walking Dead has done a lot of its filming in Senoia. After its first season, most of the show was filmed at Riverwood Studios. This studio is about 140 acres (0.57 square kilometers) outside of Senoia. The downtown area of Senoia was used as the set for a made-up town called Woodbury in the third season of the show.
Fans of The Walking Dead often visit Senoia to try and see filming. Some people who live in the town don't like the extra tourists. However, other residents find that the tourists help local businesses grow.
Senoia in Print
Senoia has been chosen twice to host the Southern Living Idea House. This happened in 2010 and 2012. Idea Houses are special homes designed to show off the newest trends in home design and furniture.
- In 2010, a large, four-story brownstone house was featured. It was part of the Historic Senoia Project. A local designer named Jamie McPherson decorated it.
- The 2012 Idea House was an old farmhouse from the 1830s. It was located in Senoia's Gin Property neighborhood. This house was moved, taken apart to show its original materials, and then completely redone. New parts were added, and it was redecorated. This was the first time an Idea House was not a brand new building. Instead, it was a restoration and expansion of a historic home. Today, this house is a private home.
Famous People from Senoia
Many notable people have connections to Senoia:
- Cam Bedrosian – A baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was born in Senoia.
- Steve Bedrosian – A retired baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He is Cam Bedrosian's father.
- Michael Bobinski – The athletic director at Purdue University. He lives in Senoia.
- Keith Brooking – A football linebacker who played for the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, and Denver Broncos. He was born in Senoia.
- Bubba Pollard – A race car driver in the ARCA Menards Series East and late model races.
- Rutledge Wood – A host of the TV show Top Gear US. He lives in Senoia.
See also
- In Spanish: Senoia para niños
