Grayson is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 estimated population of Grayson, GA is 4740 people.[5] The population was 2,666 at the 2010 census,[6] up from 765 in 2000.

Grayson, Georgia
Grayson City Hall
Grayson City Hall
Flag of Grayson, Georgia
Official seal of Grayson, Georgia
Official logo of Grayson, Georgia
Motto(s): 
"Steadfast and True"[1]
Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°53′25″N 83°57′28″W / 33.89028°N 83.95778°W / 33.89028; -83.95778
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
Government
 • MayorAllison Wilkerson
Area
 • Total
2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2)
 • Land2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,730
 • Density1,884.46/sq mi (727.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30017
Area code770
FIPS code13-34596[4]
GNIS feature ID2403733[3]
Websitewww.cityofgrayson.org

History

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The city of Grayson was first called Trip.[7] In 1901, John Ellery Jacobs, the postmaster and civic leader, wrote to the post office department requesting that Trip, Georgia be changed to Berkley, Georgia. On December 6, 1901, the General Assembly of Georgia approved an act to incorporate the town and change the name. Shortly after, Ellery Jacobs was notified that there was already a Berkley, Georgia. He then suggested Graymount (because there was a clear view of Stone Mountain), but it was also taken. He then suggested the name of Grayson, Georgia.

Geography

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Grayson is located southeast of the center of Gwinnett County at 33°53′36″N 83°57′20″W / 33.89333°N 83.95556°W / 33.89333; -83.95556 (33.893306, -83.955420).[8] Georgia State Route 20 is the main highway through town, leading north 5 miles (8 km) into Lawrenceville, the county seat, and southeast five miles to Loganville. Georgia State Route 84 (Grayson Parkway) leads southwest five miles to Snellville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.55 km2), of which 2.47 square miles (6.40 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 km2), or 2.30%, is water.[6]

Climate

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Grayson has a Humid Subtropical Climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa"). Grayson falls under the USDA 7b Plant Hardiness zone.[9]

Climate data for Grayson, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 51.6
(10.9)
55.5
(13.1)
63.7
(17.6)
71.9
(22.2)
79.1
(26.2)
85.4
(29.7)
88.3
(31.3)
87.5
(30.8)
82.1
(27.8)
73.0
(22.8)
62.6
(17.0)
54.3
(12.4)
71.3
(21.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 31.7
(−0.2)
34.5
(1.4)
40.5
(4.7)
48.2
(9.0)
57.3
(14.1)
65.3
(18.5)
68.8
(20.4)
68.0
(20.0)
61.9
(16.6)
50.7
(10.4)
39.8
(4.3)
34.7
(1.5)
50.1
(10.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.88
(124)
4.77
(121)
5.0
(130)
4.16
(106)
3.85
(98)
4.71
(120)
4.84
(123)
4.4
(110)
3.86
(98)
3.55
(90)
4.18
(106)
4.73
(120)
52.93
(1,344)
Source: [10]

Grayson suffered a damaging tornado on June 27, 1994, killing a 10-year-old girl. The city has been benefitting from exurban growth in eastern Gwinnett County, especially in the late 1990s and through the 2000s.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910278
192032215.8%
1930245−23.9%
1940228−6.9%
1950227−0.4%
196028224.2%
197036629.8%
198046426.8%
199052914.0%
200076544.6%
20102,666248.5%
20204,73077.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
Grayson racial composition as of 2020[12]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 1,691 35.75%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,827 38.63%
Native American 14 0.3%
Asian 576 12.18%
Pacific Islander 3 0.06%
Other/Mixed 223 4.71%
Hispanic or Latino 396 8.37%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,730 people, 1,245 households, and 1,049 families residing in the city.

Government

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Local government

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The city government of Grayson consists of a mayor and four council members.

The current mayor and council members are:[13]

  • Mayor: Allison Wilkerson
  • Council members: Bob Foreman, Gene Ussery, James Gillespie, and Linda Jenkins.

Arts and culture

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Modeled after Snellville Days in nearby Snellville, Grayson Day Festival, held annually on a Saturday at the end of April, features a parade down Main Street, food vendors, crafts, and live music. The city and local businesses sponsor the event, which takes place mostly in the centrally located Grayson City Park. The football team, marching band, and cheerleaders from Grayson High School, as well as other local organizations, politicians, and groups make the parade a favorite tradition among residents.

Education

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The county operates Gwinnett County Public Schools. Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Grayson Library Branch. [14]

Notable people

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  • Grayson was featured in Outbreak, authored by Robin Cook, which was published in 1987.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to the City of Grayson, GA!". City of Grayson. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayson, Georgia
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data".
  6. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Grayson city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2016.[dead link]
  7. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 97. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Georgia USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map". Plantmaps. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "Monthly Averages for Grayson, GA". plantmaps.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  13. ^ "Mayor / City Council". cityofgrayson.org. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "Hours & Locations Archived 2010-07-26 at the Wayback Machine." Gwinnett County Public Library. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.
  15. ^ "Joyce Chandler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  16. ^ "Q&A: Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco Systems". mercurynews.com. July 30, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  17. ^ Cook, Robin (September 11, 2014). Outbreak. Pan Macmillan. p. 117. ISBN 978-1-4472-4676-3.
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