EXPERIENCE PORTERDALE
The City of Porterdale sits astride the Yellow River on S.R. 81 in Newton County. It is approximately 36 miles east of Atlanta, and 47 miles south of Athens. Porterdale was founded in 1830 and developed as a mill town beginning with a grist mill, saw mill and foundry.Later, Bibb Manufacturing Company operated what was at the time the largest twine mill up through the end of World War II. The mill was the county’s main employer, and operated the areas only fully staffed hospital, provided recreation programs for the mill workers and their children, and built beautifully designed schools and churches within the village limits.
PUBLIC NOTICE 1:
The Porterdale Christmas Parade will be postponed to Friday, December 8th @ 7pm.
PUBLIC NOTICE 2:
The Election Summary Report for the General Election held in the City of Porterdale on November 7, 2023 lists the following results:
Mayor:
Michael Patterson: 142 votes = 62.56%
Kay Piper: 84 votes = 37.44%
Total Votes: 227
Post 1:
Eric Russell: 91 votes = 41.55%
Bekah Sue Sewell: 128 votes = 58.45%
Total Votes: 219
Post 2:
Linda Finger: 102 votes = 46.36%
Halima Muhammad: 118 votes = 53.64%
Total Votes: 220
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Historic Depot and Boxcar
Restored late 19th century rail depot and boxcar similar to those used by the cotton mill.
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 667
Porterdale, GA 30070
Physical Address:
2800 Main Street
Porterdale, GA 30014
Phone Numbers:
(770) 786-2217
(770) 786-5171
Everify # 290145 Authorization Date: 12/15/2009
