[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7535-7536]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF FAIRBURN, GEORGIA

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2014

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the 160th anniversary of the City of Fairburn, Georgia, situated within 
Georgia's Thirteenth District. Since its early

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beginnings in 1830, Fairburn has continued to grow, evolving into a 
thriving community of historic homes, businesses, and places of 
worship. Originally named Cartersville, Fairburn's first charter was 
issued in 1854 which established the city's jurisdiction as a mere 600-
yard radius from the central railroad depot. As time progressed, 
Fairburn steadily expanded, ultimately achieving ``city'' status in 
1925. Throughout these years of development, the city gradually 
cultivated a bustling downtown area comprised of railroad 
infrastructure, public schools, and vibrant businesses which is now 
recognized in the National Register of Historic Places. With a 
population of nearly 14,000 residents, Fairburn still maintains the 
small town atmosphere that has remained a hallmark of the city's charm.
  While remembering its past, Fairburn embraces the opportunities and 
challenges facing its citizens in the 21st century. In recent years, 
local voters approved a referendum to fund improvements for Duncan 
Park, downtown areas damaged by fire, infrastructure projects, and a 
new fire station. Further, Fairburn's Education Campus continues to 
expand, housing satellite locations of the Georgia Military College and 
Brenau University. This award-winning four acre campus, now boasting 
two 18,400 square-foot class room buildings and an 11,400 square-foot 
administrative building, is the result of a $10 million project funded 
through the Development Authority of Fairburn. Continuing with the 
spirit of growth, Fairburn recently received a $3.1 million grant for 
an innovative transportation project which is slotted to make the 
historic downtown area more pedestrian friendly. It is the city's hope 
that with an increased aim on a pedestrian-focused community, citizens 
will enjoy an improved connectivity between homes, shops, offices, and 
the campus.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the City of Fairburn on 
this momentous anniversary. Fairburn's storied history coupled with 
their innovative push to make their community not only a livable, but 
innovative, is truly something to be admired.

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