Grayson, Georgia
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Grayson is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 estimated population of Grayson, GA is 4740 people.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The population was 2,666 at the 2010 census,<ref name="Census 2010">Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore</ref> up from 765 in 2000.
History
[edit]The city of Grayson was first called Trip.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> 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
[edit]Grayson is located southeast of the center of Gwinnett County at Template:Coord (33.893306, -83.955420).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> Georgia State Route 20 is the main highway through town, leading north Template:Convert 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 Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert, or 2.30%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
Climate
[edit]Grayson has a Humid Subtropical Climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa"). Grayson falls under the USDA 7b Plant Hardiness zone.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Weather box
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
[edit]| 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
[edit]Local government
[edit]The city government of Grayson consists of a mayor and four council members.
The current mayor and council members are:<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Mayor: Allison Wilkerson
- Council members: Bob Foreman, Gene Ussery, James Gillespie, and Linda Jenkins.
Arts and culture
[edit]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
[edit]The county operates under Gwinnett County Public Schools and Gwinnett County Public Library,<ref>
Hours & Locations Template:Webarchive." Gwinnett County Public Library. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.</ref> with GCPS operating numerous schools within the Grayson cluster, which are
- Grayson High School
- Bay Creek Middle School
- Grayson Elementary School
- Trip Elementary School
- Couch Middle School
- Pharr Elementary School
- Starling Elementary School <ref>Official GCPS list of schools under the Grayson cluster.</ref>
- Bay Creek Middle School
Notable people
[edit]- Joyce Chandler - Educator and politician. Member of Georgia House of Representatives. Resident of Grayson.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Austin Meadows - Baseball player. Grew up in Grayson.
- Nikki Merritt - Politician. Member of the Georgia State Senate.Resident of Grayson.
- Chuck Robbins - chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cisco Systems. Born in Grayson.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Robert Nkemdiche - NFL Football player. Grew up and started his career in Grayson, at Grayson High School in 2015.
In popular culture
[edit]- Grayson was featured in Outbreak, authored by Robin Cook, which was published in 1987.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>