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Encyclopedia > Sandersville, Georgia

Sandersville is a city located in Washington County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,144. The city is the county seat of Washington County6. Sandersville is the birthplace of Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes, as well as Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. Washington County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Conference AFC Division East Founded 1960 Home Field Ralph Wilson Stadium City Buffalo, New York Colors Red, white and blue Head Coach Mike Mularkey All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 336-361-8 The Buffalo Bills are a Buffalo, New York-based National Football League... The Pro Bowl is the National Football Leagues All-Star game. ... The defensive team or defense in American football or Canadian football, is the team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball. ... Takeo Spikes (born December 17, 1976 in Sandersville, Georgia) is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. ... The Nation of Islam (NOI) is a religious and political organization founded in the United States by Wallace Fard Muhammad in 1930 with a declared aim of resurrecting the spiritual, mental, social and economic condition of the black man and woman of America and the world. ... Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad (October 7, 1897–February 25, 1975) led the largely Black American spiritual and political organization, the Nation of Islam from 1934 to 1975. ...


Geography

Location of Sandersville, Georgia

Sandersville is located at 32°58'55" North, 82°48'35" West (32.981887, -82.809659)1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias GA county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.9 km² (9.2 mi²). 23.7 km² (9.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.87% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,144 people, 2,362 households, and 1,591 families residing in the city. The population density is 259.5/km² (672.1/mi²). There are 2,589 housing units at an average density of 109.4/km² (283.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 39.76% White, 59.03% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 0.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 2,362 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% are married couples living together, 25.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% are non-families. 30.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.13. Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 79.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 72.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $27,201, and the median income for a family is $32,462. Males have a median income of $36,089 versus $21,765 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,226. 27.5% of the population and 24.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 36.2% of those under the age of 18 and 24.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Fire Department (285 words)
The mission of the Sandersville Fire Department is to preserve life, property, and environment through public education, code management, and emergency response.
The Sandersville Fire Department operates one fire station with two pumpers, one pumper/rescue combination, two tankers, and three support trucks.
Primary responsibility remains in the city limits of Sandersville with one pumper owned by Washington County to respond to rural calls.
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Georgia emerged as a state during the American Revolution (1775-1783), and Georgians were among the first signers of the Declaration of Independence.
By 1860 Georgia was one of the wealthiest Southern states, and stately plantation homes graced the rolling hills of the coastal and central sections of the state.
Georgia is known as the Peach State, for the famous peaches grown there, and the peach emblem is on the state's automobile license plates.
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