1. Austell used to be known as Salt Springs, and was frequented by hunters who would trap and hunt game on their way to the salt licks. Some enterprising hunters claimed the areas waters had medicinal properties and it became a mecca for the sick. So popular was the healing spring's water that it brought people to the area to settle.
   
   
2. In 2009, Sweetwater Creek flooded, destroying many homes and businesses in Austell.
   
   
3. The median income for a household in the city was $38,933, and the median income for a family was $39,635.
   
   
4. The Economy of Austell has been largely tied with the rail depot, transferring people and goods, and being in close proximity to Atlanta has allowed many residents to commute to Atlanta in persuit of higher paying, more abundant jobs.
   
   
5. Austell has a has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild, but occasionally cold winters by the standards of the southern United States. The city experiences four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with a July daily average of 89 °F. In a normal summer it's not unusual for temperatures to exceed 90 °F. Winters are mild, windy, with some warm, sunny days and occasional snow, with a January average high of 50 °F and low of 30 °F. Occasionally, high temperatures will struggle to reach 40 °F, and nights can dip into the teens. Subzero temperatures are very uncommon and only occur every decade or so.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

65.42%

24.58%

0.45%

0.90%

11.07%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. CSI Beauty Supply -  Category: Black Hair Salons -  (Next to Regal cinema and Gold's Gym)   - 2480 East-West Connector Suite 330 Austell, Ga. 30106
   
   
2. MC Hair Braiding -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   5133 Austell Rd. Austell, GA 30106 (770) 941-2013
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Travel Business -  Category: Travel Services -  Please go to our web site and check out our website.We travel to Africa.   - 928 Peel Castle LN., Austell, Georgia (678) 431-8349  - (visit website)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Grannys Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   1355 Blair Bridge Rd. Austell, GA 30168 (678) 398-1005
   
   
2. Soul Food Cafe of Austell -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   1592 Veterans Memorial Highway Austell, GA 30168 (770) 485-8563 - (visit website)
   
   
3. Talk Of The Town Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   2615 E West Connector, Ste 100, Austell, GA 30106 (770) 439-1667
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Fisher Temple C.O.G.I.C. -  2800 Joe Jerkins Blvd, Suite C Austell, GA 30106 404-671-9335  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church -  2990 Broad Street Austell, GA 30106 (770) 948-6584  - (visit website)
   
   
3. Tabernacle of Faith COGIC -   57 Hillcrest Drive, Austell, GA 30168 (678) 324-1134  - (visit website)