Williamson is a city in Pike County, Georgia, United States. The population was 681 in 2020.

History

The community was named after Isaac Henry Williamson, an early settler. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Williamson as a town in 1908. Williamson was incorporated as a city in 1970.

Geography

Williamson is located at 33.17972°N, -84.36306°W (33.179743, -84.362976). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 115 households, and 86 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population was 681.

Education

Williamson 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 two high schools. Michael Duncan is the Superintendent of Schools.

Arts and culture

Williamson is home to the Candler Field Museum, established to recreate the old Atlanta airport as it existed in the 1920s and 1930s.

Government

Williamson is an incorporated municipality and has a Mayor and City Council, a Planning Commission, and a Board of Appeals. Steve Fry has served as the mayor of Williamson since 2009.