City of Fairburn
Government AdministrationGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Fairburn is a municipal government in Fulton County, Georgia that provides traditional public safety and public works services to residents, along with electric, water, sewer, storm water, and sanitation utilities. Located in the Atlanta metro area, it sits about ten minutes southwest of Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and roughly 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta; downtown Fairburn centers around the intersection of Highways 29 and 92, with recent annexation expanding access to the Interstate 85 and Highway 74 interchange. The city participates in regional utility arrangements and belongs to the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the South Fulton County Water & Sewer Authority. In October 2025, Fairburn joined the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau as a partner, reflecting engagement with regional partners. The city has pursued community initiatives such as Fairburn Safe, a real-time crime center, and the Little Libraries literacy program, highlighting a focus on safety and civic engagement.