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Inspired. Invigorated. Innovative.
Photo courtesy Audrey Grace Photo.
COMMUNITY
Visitors from
Texas stroll
along shops in
downtown.
- Robin Rayne
Places of Interest: Historic Downtown, The Seven Springs
Museum, The Cobb County BMX track at Wild Horse Creek
Park, The Silver Comet Trail.
Annual Events: National Day of Prayer, May; Live on the
Lawn, June-August; July 4 Celebration, July; Powder Springs
Business Expo and Christmas on the Lawn, December.
A Bit of History: Powder Springs was once called
Gunpowder Springs because the minerals in the springs gave
the ground around the springs a gunpowder appearance.
The area used to be part of the Cherokee Nation. Gold was
discovered in 1828, and the Native Americans were forced to
leave the area on the Trail of Tears.
Famous Residents: A.W. Young was second baseman for
the Atlanta Black Crackers and vice president of the Cobb
County branch of the NAACP. Lionel Watts was selected
for the All-League Baseball Team for the Georgia Cracker
League. Johnny Hill is remembered for his .338 batting
average that led the Atlanta Crackers to win the Dixie Series
in 1938. Lauretta Hannon published a memoir titled: “The
Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life” and was
a humorist and commentator on National Public Radio’s “All
Things Considered.” Actress Robyn Elaine Lively is known
for her roles in “Teen Witch,” “Karate Kid III,” “Doogie
Howser, M.D.,” “Twin Peaks” and “Saving Grace.”
What’s New: Powder Springs leaders are working to
revitalize the city’s downtown, and encourage more
commercial growth and recreational opportunities in town.
In 2019, city officials broke ground on a new $3.7 million
downtown park, with new trails connecting to the Silver
Comet and the Lucille and Wild Horse trails, a splash pad, an
amphitheater and more.
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