Griffin... Great and Growing....Where an old town charm and a big city convenience combine to make the perfect place to live, work and raise a family.
Griffin is located in Spalding County, Georgia. The city is the county seat of Spalding County. Western legend Doc Holliday who fought with Wyatt Earp at the OK Corral, was born and established his dental practice in Griffin before moving west for health reasons.
Since its inception in 1840, Griffin has grown from a railroad “boomtown” to a thriving metro Atlanta suburb.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Griffin features a remarkably intact old downtown district that has completed five phases of a streetscape beautification project.
The Griffin-Spalding County School System serves around 10,500 students and has approximately 1,550 employees. There are 17 schools: 11 elementary, 4 middle and 2 high schools. All are accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $138,118
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 23,504. Griffin covers 14.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 977 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 30223, 30224 - Area codes: 770, 678
Weather
Griffin, GA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 32.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Griffin is 50.85 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.54 Inches.
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