Southside, GA
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About Southside
- • Rapper and producer Southside, known for trap beats, hails from Southside, ClayCo, GA.
- • The 'Southside' sound, a subgenre of trap music, gained prominence from its producers.
- • Its location along major transportation routes spurred growth and development.
- • Rumors persist of a hidden network of tunnels beneath the oldest part of town.
- • The Great Flood of 1926 significantly altered the course of the Flint River.
- • Named for its location in Clayton County, Southside was incorporated in 1961.
- • Its population is roughly 6,000, smaller than many surrounding Atlanta suburbs.
- • The elevation is approximately 900 feet, offering slightly cooler temperatures than Atlanta.
- • Logistics and warehousing are key industries, employing many local residents.
- • A close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere with a slower pace of life prevails.
- • The Atlanta Braves, a short drive away, won the World Series in 1995.
- • Clayton County's Lovejoy High School is known for its strong football program.