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Renter's guide to Lithia Springs, GA

The historic town of Lithia Springs is a small suburb of Atlanta, GA, made famous by the curative waters naturally flowing from the springs that give it its name. In the late 1800s, visitors would come from across the country to taste it, and it is still popular to this day. It's currently an unincorporated area, although it was a city twice over the years, most recently from 1994 to 2001. A quiet and small town, it's popular with young families and retirees.

In terms of size, the population is just 17,700, over 25 times smaller than nearby Atlanta. The residents of Lithia Springs are spread out across an area of just 13.66 sq. miles, putting this little town among the smallest of Atlanta's suburbs, at just over half the size of neighboring Douglasville.

With hot summers and mild winters, Lithia Springs enjoys a subtropical, humid climate. Despite the warmth, it does see an average of 52 inches of rain per year, which is well over the national average of 39 inches. March is generally the wettest month, with 6.5 inches of rain, while October is generally the driest with around 3 inches. Compared to neighboring cities, Lithia Springs sees slightly less annual rainfall, with around 96 days of the year experiencing some precipitation. To balance this, residents generally enjoy 221 sunny days throughout the year. July is the hottest month, and temperatures frequently reach 90°F, while January sees lows of around 33°F. Snow is not very common, but not unheard of either.

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Things to do in Lithia Springs, GA

Lithia Springs is home to Sweetwater Creek State Park, an area of stunning natural beauty, offering many miles of peaceful hiking, beautiful flora and fauna, gentle streams, and rocky bluffs. Kayaking, canoeing, and fishing can all be enjoyed on the 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir, where kids can also feed the ducks. Explore the park trails on your own or take a guided tour, admiring the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company textile mill, woodlands, craggy bluffs, and raging rapids.

Leaving the park, shoppers can enjoy a number of shopping venues, the majority of which can found along the Thornton Road, which homes 3 separate shopping centers: Sweetwater Village, Lithia Springs Shopping Center, and Village Oak Shopping Center. Each features a mix of thrift stores, well-known brands, local stores, and services such as hairdressers and banks.

In addition, you'll find a wide variety of restaurants and fast food joints among the shopping centers, and while the majority are chains, there are a few ma and pa diners to look out for. You'll need to leave the Thornton Road to find one of the most notable examples: Tiffany's Kitchen, which offers a 'Grandma's Kitchen' vibe and was used for filming the Netflix original 'Stranger Things'. Be sure to check out the sweet tea and homemade peach cobbler!

Lithia Springs, GA employment & economy

With a median household income of $42,535, residents of Lithia Springs typically fall somewhat short of the State and National averages, and well below other local towns and cities in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. However, it's worth bearing in mind that this figure has recently seen an annual growth of 14%.

The most common industries in Lithia Springs are retail, construction, transport and warehousing, healthcare, and manufacturing. In terms of individual jobs, the most commonly held by Lithia Spring residents are office and admin roles, construction and extraction, retail positions, and management roles. The highest paid jobs in the area are in healthcare, particularly diagnosing and treatment practitioners, and business and finance operations.

Education in Lithia Springs, GA

There are 6 public schools in Lithia Springs, which are operated by the Douglas County School System, as well as a number of private elementary and pre-k schools. The small town has only one high school and one middle school, Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School and Turner Middle School respectively. The high school offers a well-regarded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) academy, encouraging students to delve into subjects such as electrical engineering, biomedical science, and mechatronics.