Bowdon, GA Real Estate

Median Income $56,110

Median Age 34.61

Population 2,128

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 52°	LO 30°	July	HI 88°	LO 67°

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Bowdon is located in Carroll County and at the time of the 2000 census, had a total population of 1,959. Bowdon is just over an hour from Atlanta and is accessible to Interstate 20 which flows into the heart of Atlanta's downtown area.

The city of Bowdon is a community-centered town with a keen focus on its residents. When Bowdon recently broke ground on a new park, city officials opened up the naming process to the residents and welcomed everyone to submit their ideas. The Bowdon Recreation Department encourages community sports and offers lots of opportunities for area youth to get involved and learn the value of team work and sportsmanship. Whether it's baseball, basketball or track and field, there's an activity that every Bowdon child can get involved in. Additionally, the area has lots of activities for seniors as well. The Bowdon Senior Center offers Tai Chi and line dancing classes as well as schedules free health screenings for the growing number of baby boomers and retirees in the area.

The commitment to community that Bowdon's residents share couldn't be better exemplified than by the recently erected Copeland Hall. One of Bowdon's longtime relatives bequest his estate for the construction of the new building. The hall houses a 500-seat auditorium and a basketball gymnasium for all of the town's residents to enjoy.

Other landmarks of note in the town of Bowdon include the Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library as well as The Shelnutt House Museum (sometimes called the Shelnutt/Wessinger House) which is considered to be the oldest house in Bowdon. The town also features charming restaurants and quaint shopping. Everything from antiques and gardening supplies to gourmet food can all be found here. The town is a breath of fresh air literally and residents will appreciate the natural landscape. Enjoy an evening under the stars in your backyard or venture just minutes away to the Shiloh Campground.

Bowdon students will attend Carroll County Schools, which is comprised of 24 schools. Carroll County Schools strive for academic excellence and life-long learning by standing firmly behind their pledge of "putting students first." Bowdon High School students boast a tremendous number of awards for excellence in both academics and athletics.

Bowdon is home to both expansive and modest family farms and ranches that remain intact and fully operational. A drive through the town promises views of green pastures, some with horses grazing, and serve as a reminder of simpler times. Homebuyers can anticipate a choice of ranch style homes, country estates, charming bungalows and even lake front cabins. If you desire a home with a vast amount of acreage, Bowdon may be the next place you call home. Homes in Bowdon start in the low $100s.

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