Ola, Georgia

Ola is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Georgia, United States. Ola residents use a McDonough mailing address.

Ola, Georgia
Ola
Ola
Coordinates: 33°26′7″N 84°2′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyHenry
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

History

The community was named after Ola Patten, the daughter of an early settler.[1]

Geography

Ola is located at 33°26′07″N 84°02′30″W (33.43527, -84.04156).[2]

Major highways

Demographics

Ola is within the postal limits of McDonough, Georgia and as such, most residents list McDonough as their city.

Schools

  • Mainstay Academy (Special Education school)
  • New Hope Elementary School
  • Ola Elementary School
  • Ola Middle School
  • Ola High School
  • Rock Springs Elementary School
  • Sharon Christian Academy

References

  1. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 166. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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