Georgia's Third Congressional District
Welcome to my district and state information page. Georgia has a long history, a rich present, and a bright future and I am proud to represent Georgia's Third Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.
The Third Congressional District is comprised of at least a portion of 15 counties, as seen below on the district map, and stretches from metro Atlanta suburbs into Middle Georgia and down to Columbus.
It is important to note that beginning in January 2013, the Third District will change due to the decinnial census. For information on the new map please click here.
About the Third Congressional District
The 3rd District of Georgia consists of 15 counties -- all of 11 counties and parts of four others -- stretching from Douglasville and Carrollton south to Columbus, then east to Henry County. The counties in the district are Fayette, Coweta, Henry, Meriwether, Muscogee, Troup, Heard, Douglas, Carroll, Spalding, Pike, Upson, Rockdale, Harris and Lamar. The district covers an area of 4,180 square miles.
The district is has some of the fastest-growing counties in the country, with a 57% growth in population since the year 2000 in Henry County. The district as a whole has grown 20% since 2000 to 757,344. Its residents have an average age of 35.4 years old, with 10.6% of residents over 65 and 27.3% under 18. 43.6% of the district lives outside city limits. The average home value is $165,200.
The majority of the residents (77.1%) work in the private sector, with the remaining working in government (16.8%) and for themselves (5.8%). The average annual income is $54,553.
The largest minority group in the district is African-American, making up 22.1% of the population of the district.
Georgia History
History of the State of Georgia
Discover the rich history of the state of Georgia and how we have grown into the metropolis we are today
Georgia Historical Society
Learn more about the Historical Society of Georgia
The New Georgia Encyclopedia
The New Georgia Encyclopedia is a great resource filled with helpful information about the state of Georgia
Georgia Archives
Tthe Georgia Archives identifies and preserves Georgia's most valuable historical documents
Georgia Capitol Museum
The museum seeks to preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building itself
Other Information on Georgia
State Symbols
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Tourism, Recreation and the Arts in Georgia
Learn about activities to do in and around the state of Georgia
Higher Education Institutions in the Third District
University of Georgia
University of West Georgia
West Georgia Technical College
LaGrange College
Brewton-Parker College