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Holly Springs
Holly Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, with a population of 16,213 at the 2020 census.
Where is Holly Springs, and what is it like?
Holly Springs is a suburb of Atlanta in the south of Cherokee County, Georgia. Canton, the county seat, borders it to the north and Woodstock borders it to the south. Downtown Atlanta is 36 miles (58 km) to the south.
The city covers 7.29 square miles (18.88 km2), of which 7.19 is land and 0.10 is water. Elevation is 1,109 feet (338 m). The 2020 census counted 16,213 people, and all of them lived in areas the census classes as urban.
The city is one of seven in Cherokee County. Its neighbours inside the county include the unincorporated communities of Hickory Flat, Toonigh, Lebanon and Sixes.
How did Holly Springs begin?
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the Town of Holly Springs in 1906. By tradition the name comes from a stand of holly trees near a spring at the original town site.
In 1910 the census counted 251 people. By 1980 the figure was 687.
How fast has Holly Springs grown?
Growth began in the 1990s. The census counted 2,406 people in 1990 and 3,195 in 2000. It then rose to 9,189 in 2010 and 16,213 in 2020.
The 2020 figure is more than five times the 2000 count.
Who lives in Holly Springs?
The 2020 census counted 5,914 households and 3,205 families, with 6,353 housing units. The median age was 35.6.
Residents under 18 made up 26.8 percent of the population and residents aged 65 or older made up 10.9 percent. Of all households, 41.3 percent had children under 18, and 21.2 percent were one person living alone.
What communities are around Holly Springs?
Several unincorporated communities lie next to the city. Hickory Flat is to the east, Toonigh to the southeast, Lebanon to the south and Sixes to the west.
Sixes is the site of Fort Sixes, a fort from the 1830s linked to the removal of the Cherokee.
Holly Springs also sits on the Interstate 575 corridor between Canton and Woodstock, which ties it closely to both.
How do you get around Holly Springs?
Interstate 575 runs through the city, with access from exits 11 and 14. The interstate links Holly Springs with Canton to the north and Woodstock to the south.
Downtown Atlanta is 36 miles (58 km) south along the same corridor.
Find a local business in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is covered by the Cherokee County guide. Start with the businesses in Holly Springs itself, or look across the whole guide by what they do.
Businesses in Holly SpringsQuestions about Holly Springs
- What county is Holly Springs, Georgia in?
- Holly Springs is in Cherokee County, Georgia, south of the county seat of Canton.
- What was the population of Holly Springs in 2020?
- The 2020 census counted 16,213 people. In 2010 it was 9,189.
- How did Holly Springs get its name?
- By tradition, the name comes from a stand of holly trees near a spring at the original town site.
- Which interstate exits serve Holly Springs?
- Interstate 575 runs through the city, with access from exits 11 and 14.
- How far is Holly Springs from downtown Atlanta?
- Downtown Atlanta is 36 miles (58 km) south of Holly Springs.
- Which cities border Holly Springs?
- Canton, the county seat, borders Holly Springs to the north, and Woodstock borders it to the south.
- Is there a local business directory for Holly Springs?
- Yes. Holly Springs is covered by the Cherokee County guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Holly Springs and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Holly Springs?
- Open the Cherokee County guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Holly Springs cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.