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Renter's guide to Dallas, GA

Dallas, GA's motto is “A premier hometown” – and it could be your hometown too.

It’s small and cozy, but as a part of the Atlanta metro area, it still offers all the benefits of a larger city. Safewise.com ranked Dallas as one of the safest cities in Georgia, which makes it a great place to start a family.

Dallas is the seat of Paulding County and is only about 4.5 square-miles. That's 2.6% the size of Atlanta and just one-quarter the size of Marietta.

Atlanta's only about 32 miles from Dallas, Marietta is 18 miles, and Birmingham, AL is around 130 miles away.

Dallas enjoys balmy weather, with average highs in the summer in the upper 80s. Winter lows average right at freezing, 32ºF, but snow is still a rare occurrence for those who live here.

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Things to do in Dallas, GA

Dallas is full of amateur and high school sports teams, like the Paulding County Patriots. Although the city itself doesn't have any pro sports teams, residents are happy to cheer for the Atlanta teams right next door, like Braves baseball and Falcons football.

The nearest shopping mall, Arbor Place, is conveniently located in nearby Douglasville. It contains over 60 stores, and that’s not even counting the restaurants and movie theater.

But if you love antique shopping, there's plenty for you to check out right in Dallas. The city boasts three separate antique stores, Old Mill Antiques, Corner Junque and Antique Mall, and Somewhere in Time Antiques. The historic district of Downtown Dallas also has tons of boutiques and specialty shops.

For some fun with the kids, the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park's only about a half hour away. It’s the largest theme park in the state and even has a separate water park.

Finally, your four legged friend will love the Dog Woods at Coleman Camp Park. It’s tailored to canines and even has obstacles and doggy water fountains.

If you want to spend some quality time with your significant other, consider a day at the nearby White Water amusement park. It’s a great way to cool off on warm Georgia days. For a quieter setting, take in a show at the historic Dallas Theater located downtown.

Cityfest is a huge annual festival held in Dallas. It not only features a 5k race, vendors, and music, but also a barbeque cook off and classic car show.

There are several historic sites here too, including Civil War battlefields and downtown Dallas itself. You can learn more about the city's history from the preserved documents and exhibits at the Paulding County Historical Society & Schoolhouse Museum.

Dallas, GA employment & economy

The economy here centers on several key sectors – automotive supply, aerospace, medical, and materials production. WellStar Paulding Hospital offers health careers, while DEF provides auto supply jobs. Lockheed-Martin and Meggitt are the leaders of the local aerospace industry, though there are some smaller aviation companies around too. 

Manufacturing and production jobs are plentiful at companies like Interroll, Ronchi, and Cadillac Products. Many of these firms are new to the region, which is evidence of a healthy local economy.

Education in Dallas, GA

Public schools in Dallas are part of the Paulding County School district, which includes nine middle schools and five high schools. The school district's also one of the top employers in town, providing hundreds of jobs to teachers and support personnel.

The city has several community college options, including a campus of Georgia Highland College, with its excellent nursing program, and Chattahoochee Technical College. And of course, larger universities like Emory and Georgia Tech are just a short drive away in Atlanta.