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'{{Infobox settlement <!-- Basic info ----------------> |name = Ball Ground, Georgia |native_name = <!-- for cities whose native name is not in English --> |other_name = |settlement_type = [[City]] |image_skyline = Georgia State Route 372 in Ball Ground.JPG |imagesize = |image_caption = Ball Ground Historic District |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_shield = |shield_size = |image_blank_emblem = |blank_emblem_type = |blank_emblem_size = |nickname =Y'all-ywood |motto = "Ball Ground. We do it the easy way or the hard way." What?http://www.cityofballground.com/ |title= City of Ball Ground Georgia Website|publisher= City of Ball Ground Georgia Website |accessdate= September 6, 2012}}</ref> <!-- images and maps -----------> |image_map = Cherokee_County_Georgia_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Ball_Ground_Highlighted.svg |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location in [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee County]] and the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] |pushpin_map = USA Georgia#USA#Metro Atlanta |pushpin_label_position = <!-- the position of the pushpin label: left, right, top, bottom, none --> |pushpin_mapsize = <!-- Location ------------------> |pushpin_map_caption = |coordinates = {{coord|34|20|14|N|84|22|42|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]] |subdivision_name = [[United States]] |subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Georgia (U.S. state)|County]] |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_type4 = |subdivision_name1 = [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee]] |subdivision_name3 = |subdivision_name4 = <!-- Politics -----------------> |established_title = <!-- Settled --> |established_date = |established_title2 = <!-- Incorporated (town) --> |established_date2 = |established_title3 = <!-- Incorporated (city) --> |established_date3 = January 1, 1882<ref name="georgia.gov" /> <!-- Area ---------------------> |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = <!-- for places with, say, both a mayor and a city manager --> |leader_name1 = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 15.13 |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_km2 = 15.06 |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_km2 = 0.08 |area_water_sq_mi = <!-- Population -----------------------> |elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use <ref> </ref> tags--> |elevation_m = 336 |elevation_ft = 1102 <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |population_total = 1433 |population_as_of = 2010 |population_footnotes = |population_density_km2 = 95.2 |population_density_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> |population_note = |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 30107 |area_code = [[Area code 770|770]]/[[Area codes 678 and 470|678/470]] | unemployment_rate = |website = {{URL|cityofballground.com}} |leader_title2 = |leader_name2 = |leader_title3 = |leader_name3 = |leader_title4 = |leader_name4 = |timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 13-05036<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 0354443<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> }} '''Ball Ground''' is a city in [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city had a population of 1,433.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1305036| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ball Ground city, Georgia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=July 24, 2014}}</ref> ==History== Some records indicate Ball Ground was originally named Battle Ground on early maps. The town is located near fields that the [[Cherokee]] people used to play stick ball, a rough game similar to modern [[lacrosse]].<ref>[http://ballground.georgia.gov/05/home/0,2230,8310629,00.html]</ref> The large fields and abundance of freshwater streams made Ball Ground an alluring place for the large gatherings of Native Americans because the ball game required large, flat fields, and there were plenty of natural resources to support large groups of people. When settlers entered the area, the streams and fields attracted farmers, who dammed up creeks to create numerous man-made ponds and lakes. Most ponds and lakes still exist today, and Ball Ground still has a predominantly agriculture-based economy. The community was incorporated on January 1, 1882, the same year that the railroad came through.<ref name="georgia.gov">{{cite web|url= http://georgia.gov/cities-counties/ball-ground| title= Ball Ground|publisher= Georgia Gov |accessdate= September 6, 2012}}</ref> Before that date, the community consisted of two country stores and a few dwellings. After the railroad's arrival, the town grew as a result of the [[marble]]-working industry. {{convert|2.5|mi}} to the east of the town, near the confluence of [[Long Swamp Creek]] and the [[Etowah River]], is the traditional site of the [[Battle of Taliwa]], the most decisive battle of the war between Cherokee and [[Muscogee|Creek]] Indians in the 18th century. Cherokee history tells that the conflict over territory was determined by a stickball game here. ===Tropical Storm Lee=== On September 5, 2011, due to [[Tropical Storm Lee (2011)|Tropical Storm Lee]], an EF1 tornado caused damage throughout<ref name=WSBTV.COM>{{cite web|title=Tornado Touches Down in Cherokee County|url=http://www.wsbtv.com/news/29096942/detail.html|publisher=WSB-TV|accessdate=7 September 2011}}</ref> the city's business and residential areas. No deaths or serious injuries were reported. Striking much of Cherokee County, including [[Woodstock, Georgia|Woodstock]], [[Holly Springs, Georgia|Holly Springs]] and [[Canton, Georgia|Canton]], the storms cut a {{convert|24|mi|adj=on}} path. Electricity was restored after two days, and residents continued clean-up for numerous days. === American Made in "Y'all-ywood" === [[File:Locals pose with movie star Jesse Plemons during filming.jpg|thumb|246x246px|Locals pose with movie star Jesse Plemons during filming<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://instagram.com/emma.holcomb|title=emma holcomb (@emma.holcomb) • Instagram photos and videos|website=instagram.com|language=en|access-date=2017-02-19}}</ref>]] [[File:2016.05 MAY (77).jpg|thumb|252x252px|Baseball Field temporarily titled for the movie<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://instagram.com/emma.holcomb|title=emma holcomb (@emma.holcomb) • Instagram photos and videos|website=instagram.com|language=en|access-date=2017-02-19}}</ref>]] In 2015, Tom Cruise filmed a movie in Ball Ground. The movie, originally titled "Mena," changed its name to "American Made" following controversy. The Holcomb house, among others, can be seen in the background of the film. The movie is to be released Sept. 29, 2017, nine months after its originally planned release date. ''American Made'' is film about Barry Seal, played by Tom Cruise. Seal was a real-life american hustler, drug dealer, and pilot who was later recruited by the CIA in a huge covert operation. ==Geography== [[File:Ball Ground Georgia City Hall.jpg|thumb|right|Ball Ground city hall]] Ball Ground is located in northeastern Cherokee County, just north of [[Canton, Georgia|Canton]] and south of [[Nelson, Georgia|Nelson]]. Ball Ground is along [[Interstate 575]], with access from Exit 27, {{convert|4|mi|0}} south of the highway's northern terminus, and {{convert|48|mi}} north of [[Atlanta]]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|15.1|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.08|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 0.50%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The city's elevation averages around {{convert|1100|ft|m}} above sea level, ranging from just over {{convert|1000|ft|m}} in the valleys to around {{convert|1200|ft|m}} on several hilltops within the city. ==Demographics== {{US Census population |1890= 296 |1900= 302 |1910= 443 |1920= 809 |1930= 706 |1940= 711 |1950= 700 |1960= 707 |1970= 617 |1980= 640 |1990= 905 |2000= 730 |2010= 1433 |estyear=2015 |estimate=1720 |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref> |footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprod%2Fwww%2Fdecennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 |df= }}</ref></center> }} As of the [[census]] of 2010,<ref name="GR2" /> there were 1,433 people, 601 households, and 532 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 589.1 people per square mile (227.3/km²). There were 601 housing units at an average density of 92.8 persons/km² (240.5 persons/sq&nbsp;mi). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.5% of the population. There were 601 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.69. In the city, the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $45,875, and the median income for a family was $51,429. Males had a median income of $39,125 versus $27,361 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,147. About 6.7% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over. Average house value in Ball Ground area is $157,923.22. Average yearly wages paid by businesses in Ball Ground area is $31,227.00. Average number of people employed by businesses in Ball Ground area is 10.1.<ref>[http://www.citiesandvillages.com/city-Ball%20Ground-Cherokee%20County-GA-120272.aspx Ball Ground in Cherokee County, GA]</ref> ==Economy== In the 21st century, Ball Ground is growing as businesses and homeowners are pushing into the North Georgia mountains along the I-575 corridor. It boasts a number of new subdivisions and light industry.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} ==Transportation== The [[Cherokee County Airport (Georgia)|Cherokee County Airport]] is located between Ball Ground and Canton. [[Interstate 575]] goes through [[Cobb County, Georgia|Cobb]] and Cherokee counties and ends just north of Ball Ground. ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category|Ball Ground, Georgia}} <!-- for current and future use if material is uploaded --> *[http://www.cityofballground.com/ City of Ball Ground official website] *[http://www.city-data.com/city/Ball-Ground-Georgia.html Ball Ground] at City-Data.com {{Cherokee County, Georgia}} {{Georgia (U.S. state)}} [[Category:Cities in Cherokee County, Georgia]] [[Category:Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)]]'