Twin City, Georgia

Twin City is a city in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,642.

History
Twin City gets its name from the combining of two adjacent towns, Graymont and Summit. The two rival towns were merged in 1924 as Twin City.

Of Twin City's 3.6 sqmi area, 255 acre is included in the Twin City Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This includes the historic jail and former city hall building

Geography
Twin City is located in eastern Emanuel County at 32.58056°N, -82.15778°W (32.580420, -82.157776). U.S. Route 80 passes through the city, leading west 11 mi to Swainsboro, the county seat, and east 25 mi to Statesboro.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Twin City has a total area of 9.4 km2, of which 0.1 sqkm, or 1.12%, is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,642 people, 559 households, and 333 families residing in the city.

Attractions
George L. Smith State Park is located in Emanuel County, and is known for its Parrish Mill and Pond, a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880 and now open for tours. Anglers and canoeists can explore the mill pond dotted with Spanish moss-draped trees and home to blue heron and white ibis. Hikers can walk seven miles of trails while searching for gopher tortoises, Georgia's state reptile.

Notable people

 * Johnny Archer, professional pool player
 * Ginny Wright, country music singer