Concord is a city in Pike County, Georgia, United States. The population was 378 in 2020.

History

In 1827, Concord was established as a trading post on Whiteoak Creek, serving as a major stop on the stagecoach line between Atlanta and Columbus, and also an important hub for cotton farmers in the region. It was originally incorporated in 1832, but because of the civil war, many of its citizens left the town. The Georgia General Assembly reincorporated the place in 1887 as the "Town of Concord". The community took its name from the Concord Primitive Baptist Church, which stood at the site since the early 1840s.

Geography

Concord is located at 33.09083°N, -84.43889°W (33.090848, -84.438913). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 sqmi, all land. Concord is located on Georgia State Route 18.

Demographics

In 2000, there were 336 people, 118 households, and 92 families residing in the city. In 2020, there were 378 people in the city.

Education

Concord Public Schools are part of the Pike County School District. The school district has one Pre-K building (lottery funded), one primary school (K-2), one elementary school (3–5), one middle school (6–8), a ninth grade academy and one high school. Michael Duncan is the Superintendent of Schools.