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Fairburn, Georgia

Fairburn is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, with a population of 16,483, according to the 2020 census.
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1870History
Fairburn's population was 305 in 1870, with 208 white and 97 black residents.
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1871Culture
== History == Fairburn is located along a railroad line and was the county seat of Campbell County starting in 1871.
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1931History
The government of Campbell County went bankrupt in 1931 during the Great Depression and, along with Milton County to the north, was absorbed into Fulton County when 1932 began.
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1970History
== In Popular Culture == Fairburn was referenced in the 1970 song "Good Friends and Neighbors" by country singer Jerry Reed, a Georgia native.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,483 people, 5,051 households, and 3,442 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1870History
Fairburn's population was 305 in 1870, with 208 white and 97 black residents.
1871Culture
== History == Fairburn is located along a railroad line and was the county seat of Campbell County starting in 1871.
1931History
The government of Campbell County went bankrupt in 1931 during the Great Depression and, along with Milton County to the north, was absorbed into Fulton County when 1932 began.
1970History
== In Popular Culture == Fairburn was referenced in the 1970 song "Good Friends and Neighbors" by country singer Jerry Reed, a Georgia native.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,483 people, 5,051 households, and 3,442 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Fairburn is located in the state of Georgia.
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Fairburn has a population of 16,483 residents.
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Though it has a rich history of its own, the city is now a closely linked suburb of Atlanta, which lies just 17 miles to the north.

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