Vienna Georgia

Where is Vienna Georgia?

Vienna, GA is located at 32°5′30″N 83°47′42″W / 32.09167, -83.795 (32.091784, -83.794901)

General Information on Vienna GA

Vienna, GA is a city in Dooly County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,973 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dooly County. Vienna is quite literally a one stop-light town. It is also the home of the Georgia Cotton Museum.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,973 people, 1,068 households, and 761 families residing in the city. The population density was 566.2 people per square mile (218.6/km²). There were 1,180 housing units at an average density of 224.7/sq mi (86.8/km²).

The history of Vienna, GA

Until 1840 Vienna, GA was known as Berrien, then Centerville, until it was named after the capital of Austria even though it is
pronounced vye-ENNE-uh.

Every year, Vienna is host to an event called the Big Pig Jig, Georgia's oldest and largest barbecue cooking competition,
where experienced "masters of the grill" compete in the three categories Whole Hog, Pork Shoulder, and Pork Ribs.

The 3-day-long event offers treats such as three nights of big
stage shows, a People's Choice Testing Tent, a parade,
children's area, arts & crafts, golf tournament, a carnival with
rides and games, the 5km Hog Jog road race and other
entertaining features.

Depite being the home of only less than 3.000 people, Vienna
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as it
contains - such as the Georgia Cotton Museum and the
Walter F. George Law Museum and the Dooly Courthouse.

Total Area of Vienna, GA: 5.26 square miles

Dooly's first seat of county government was established in 1824,
three years after the original county charter.

Demographics of Vienna, GA

(218.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 27.68% White, 66.87% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.44% Pacific Islander, 3.77% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.58% of the population.

There were 1,068 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 28.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $24,276, and the median income for a family was $30,574. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $17,664 for females. The per capita income for the city was12,419.

About 24.5% of families and 29.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.1% of those under $ age 18 and 31.2% of those age 65 or over Economic Development

Vienna Historic Preservation Commission

The Vienna Historic Preservation Commission was established by the City of Vienna in 2003, followed by the designation of the Vienna Central Historic District. The Commission reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) and grants or denies them in accordance with the provisions of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Vienna Central Historic District Design Guidelines. These guidelines are in reference to major exterior alterations that change the entire appearance of a historic structure.
A COA is also required for new construction, demolition, secondary buildings, and erecting a sign or a fence. Guidelines have nothing at all to do with general repairs, color choice, or interior changes.

The purpose of the ordinance and review is to preserve the integrity and character of the City’s historic resources that are our most valued and important assets. All owners or occupants of properties in the Vienna Central Historic District are required to obtain a COA before making any exterior changes to their property. The boundaries of Vienna's Central Historic District are defined in the City’s ordinance.

There is also a Central Historic District Map provided. Applications can be picked up at the Community Development Office located in the Vienna Heritage House at 110 East Union Street. The Commission meets monthly and all meetings are open to the public. If you have questions related to your property, contact the Community Development Office.

Georgia's Vienna boasts more than barbecue contest, cotton museum. Old World on $4 a gallon. Going global, staying local.

For more information visit:
http://CityOfVienna.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna,_Georgia
http://georgia.hometownlocator.com/ga/dooly/vienna.cfm
http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/07/01/vienna_georgia_travel.html

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