Fulton was created out of the western half of DeKalb County in 1853. Later in 1932, due to financial concerns stemming from the Great Depression, Milton (to the north) and Campbell (to the south) merged into Fulton. According to 2007 Census estimates, it is the most populous county in Georgia. At 529 square miles, Fulton ranks 21st (out of 159) in the state in area and is the largest in the 10-county region.
Fulton Housing 2000 - 2008:
| 2008 Housing Units: 434,408 | 2000 Housing Units: 348,632 |
| 2008 Single Family: 238,692 | 2000 Single Family: 196,508 |
| 2008 Multi-family: 193,967 | 2000 Multi-family: 150,516 |
% of single-family units, 2008: 55%
% of multi-family units, 20087: 45%
% of mobile homes, 2008: 0%
% change in single-family units, 2000-2008: 21.5%
% change in multi-family units, 2000-2008: 28.9%
Source: Atlanta Regional Commission http://www.atlantaregional.com/html/222.aspx
Cities
Native Atlantans typically think of Fulton County as two separate counties. North Fulton, located north of Atlanta, is home to the cities of Alpharetta, Chattahoochee Hill, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. The northern part of the county has seen explosive growth over the past decade. South Fulton's cities include Atlanta, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Palmetto, and Union City.
Shopping & Recreation
Being the most populous county in the state, Fulton County is home to an abundance of shopping and recreational opportunities. Located in North Fulton, North Point Mall is a major shopping destination. The North Point Mall area is home to every possible retailer you could imagine. The mall is currently anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Dillard's, Sears, and Belk. Perimeter Mall, also located in the northern part of the county, houses many upscale retailers and is surrounded by one of the major office markets within the city. Perimeter Mall is anchored by Bloomingdales, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Dillard's.
Several of the state's top attractions are located in the county, including the Georgia Aquarium, Underground Atlanta, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, the World of Coca Cola Museum, and Zoo Atlanta.
The State Capitol and the Governer's Mansion are both located in Atlanta. The Georgia Capitol is a gilded dome which resembles a small -scale version of the Captiol in Washington, D.C. The Governor's Mansion is a Greek Revival Mansion with a fine collection of Federal Period furnishings.
The High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Atlanta Ballet all contribute towards the city's claim as the cultural capital of the South.
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the annual college football post-season game which matches competitors from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference in a regional grudge match in the Georgia Dome.
The newly renovated CNN Center is the global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System and home to CNN's international news networks.
