Ola, Georgia

Ola, Georgia
Unincorporated community
Ola is located in Georgia
Ola
Ola
Ola is located in the United States
Ola
Ola
Coordinates: 33°26′7″N 84°2′30″W / 33.43528°N 84.04167°W / 33.43528; -84.04167
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyHenry
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

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

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 / 33.43528°N 84.04167°W / 33.43528; -84.04167 (33.43527, -84.04156).[2]

Major highways

Demographics

Most of Ola is within the postal limits of McDonough, Georgia and as such, most residents list McDonough as their city. However, some of the areas of Ola are in Henry County though they have a Jackson, Georgia (Butts County) mailing address.

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
  • New Creation 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. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.