Winston, Georgia
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Winston is an unincorporated community
, formerly incorporated as a city, in southwestern Douglas County
, Georgia
, United States
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Winston is assigned the United States Postal Service
ZIP code
30187.
ZIP Code 30187 has segments in two counties, Carroll and Douglas.
Winston is located at 33.73°N 84.86°W which is 33°43′48"N 84°51′36"W.
Andy Mountain is a mountain summit in Douglas County in the state of Georgia (GA). Andy Mountain climbs to 1,329 feet (405.08 meters) above sea level. Andy Mountain is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 33.730941 and W -84.853828. Anyone attempting to climb Andy Mountain and reach the summit should look for detailed information on the Andy Mountain area in the topographic map (topo map) and the Winston USGS quad. To hike and explore the Georgia outdoors near Andy Mountain, check the list of nearby trails.
Cedar Mountain is a mountain summit in Douglas County in the state of Georgia (GA). Cedar Mountain climbs to 1,243 feet (378.87 meters) above sea level. Cedar Mountain is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 33.748719 and W -84.805771. Anyone attempting to climb Cedar Mountain and reach the summit should look for detailed information on the Cedar Mountain area in the topographic map (topo map) and the Winston USGS quad. To hike and explore the Georgia outdoors near Cedar Mountain, check the list of nearby trails.
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, Villa Rica
, Lithia Springs
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its historical tornado activity is above the state average (It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.).
A look out of a typical back door in Winston, GA at 7:35a.m. on Sunday, the 26th of December 2010. There seems to be even more snow and ice on Tuesday, the 11th of January 2011! It melted off the trees and refroze on the ground.
A resident looks at a washed out road near Winston, Ga.
National Weather Service : Observations : Winston, GA from NOAA
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Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
, formerly incorporated as a city, in southwestern Douglas County
Douglas County, Georgia
Douglas County, Georgia has been experiencing numerous natural disasters over the most recent decades. Being located in the South Eastern United States the county experiences strong storms and tornadoes often because of its location in Dixie Alley....
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Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
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United States
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Winston is assigned the United States Postal Service
United States Postal Service
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ZIP code
ZIP Code
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30187.
ZIP Code 30187 has segments in two counties, Carroll and Douglas.
Winston is located at 33.73°N 84.86°W which is 33°43′48"N 84°51′36"W.
Nearby landforms
The following lakes, streams, and summits are in the vicinity of Winston:- Andy Mountain 33°43′51.39"N 84°51′13.78"W
Andy Mountain is a mountain summit in Douglas County in the state of Georgia (GA). Andy Mountain climbs to 1,329 feet (405.08 meters) above sea level. Andy Mountain is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 33.730941 and W -84.853828. Anyone attempting to climb Andy Mountain and reach the summit should look for detailed information on the Andy Mountain area in the topographic map (topo map) and the Winston USGS quad. To hike and explore the Georgia outdoors near Andy Mountain, check the list of nearby trails.
- Baldwin Creek 33°39′5.39"N 84°45′40.77"W
- Bear Creek 33°37′48.4"N 84°45′11.77"W
- Billy Creek 33°39′37.39"N 84°51′52.78"W
- Caine Creek 33°37′50.4"N 84°48′14.77"W
- Cedar Mountain 33°44′55.39"N 84°48′20.78"W
Cedar Mountain is a mountain summit in Douglas County in the state of Georgia (GA). Cedar Mountain climbs to 1,243 feet (378.87 meters) above sea level. Cedar Mountain is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 33.748719 and W -84.805771. Anyone attempting to climb Cedar Mountain and reach the summit should look for detailed information on the Cedar Mountain area in the topographic map (topo map) and the Winston USGS quad. To hike and explore the Georgia outdoors near Cedar Mountain, check the list of nearby trails.
- Flyblow Creek 33°38′7.4"N 84°48′39.77"W
- Little Bear Creek 33°38′37.4"N 84°45′59.77"W
- Mobley Creek 33°39′19.39"N 84°49′27.77"W
- Nancy Long Creek 33°38′55.4"N 84°51′52.78"W
- Pool Creek 33°39′57.4"N 84°49′38.78"W
- Yellow Rock Creek 33°38′38.39"N 84°48′21.77"W
- Windy Valley Lake 33°38′39.4"N 84°52′8.78"W
Parks
- F M Boatwright Memorial Park 33°42"17.39'N 84°50"17.39'W (33.7048306, -84.8441054), Feature ID: 1686482
- Post Road Park, located on Post Road, one mile south of the Post Road/I-20 interchange, includes a football field, softball field, baseball field, concession stand, restrooms, and a small playground.
- Winston Park, located adjacent to Winston Elementary School on Bankhead Highway just east of its intersection with Post Road, includes a playground, three youth ballfields, two lighted tennis courts, a concession stand, and a meeting room.
Public schools
Winston is home to schools operated by the Douglas County School SystemDouglas County School System
Douglas County School District is a public school district in Douglas County, Georgia, USA, based in Douglasville, Georgia. It serves the communities of Austell, Douglasville, Lithia Springs, Villa Rica, and Winston, Georgia...
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- Mason Creek Elementary School "Wolf Cubs"
- Mason Creek Middle School "Wolves"
- Winston Elementary School "Wildcats"
Career Schools and Colleges
These career/technical schools/colleges/universities are local to Winston, GA.- Strayer University - Douglasville
- Vogue Beauty School (Hiram, GA)
Libraries
Libraries are located in the neighboring communities of DouglasvilleDouglasville, Georgia
The city of Douglasville is the county seat of Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 30,961...
, Villa Rica
Villa Rica, Georgia
Villa Rica is a city in Carroll and Douglas Counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 4,134 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the population had grown to 13,956. The estimated growth was around 211.34%...
, Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated area, formerly incorporated as a city, located in northeastern Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,072. The city is named for its historic Lithia Springs springs.Incorporated in 1882, Lithia...
, Hiram
Hiram, Georgia
Hiram is a city in Paulding County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2000 census. It is home to country music star, Travis Tritt.-Geography:Hiram is located at ....
, and Dallas
Dallas, Georgia
Dallas is a city in and the county seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 11,544. It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States of America under James K. Polk.-History:...
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Buildings in the National Register of Historic Places
The John Thomas Carnes Family Log House (c. 1828), NRIS Number: 01000762, is located at: Clinton Nature Preservem, 8270 Ephesus Church Rd., Winston, GAPolitics
The 2004 Presidential Election results in Douglas County, Georgia were represented by 61% Republicans (Bush/Cheney), 38% Democrats (Kerry/Edwards), and 1% Other. The 2008 Presidential Election results in Douglas County, Georgia were represented by 50.41% Democrats (Obama/Biden), 48.58% Republicans (McCain/Palin), 0.76% Libertarians (Barr/Root) and 0.26% Other. The 2010 Senatorial General Election Data for Douglas County, Georgia were represented by 54% (20,056 votes) Republicans (Isakson), 43.7% (16,249 votes) Democrats (Thurmond), and 2.3% (858 votes) Other. The 2010 Gubernatorial General Election results in Douglas County, Georgia were represented by 49.13% (18,425 votes)Republicans (Nathan Deal), 46.99% (17,622 votes) Democrats (Roy E. Barnes), 3.86% (1,448 votes) Libertarians (John H. Monds), and 0.01% (4 votes) Other.Weather
Although the Winston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Georgia's state average (It is 97% below the overall U.S. average.),its historical tornado activity is above the state average (It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.).
A look out of a typical back door in Winston, GA at 7:35a.m. on Sunday, the 26th of December 2010. There seems to be even more snow and ice on Tuesday, the 11th of January 2011! It melted off the trees and refroze on the ground.
A resident looks at a washed out road near Winston, Ga.
National Weather Service : Observations : Winston, GA from NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , pronounced , like "noah", is a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere...
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