Temple, chartered in 1833, grew into its own with the construction of the Georgia Pacific Railroad in 1882 providing a major link between Atlanta and Birmingham. The city, named for Major Robert H. Temple, a railroad civil engineer, became famous at the turn of the 20th century for Temple Model School providing higher education in agriculture and homemaking.
Today Temple is home to almost 4,000 residents and is finding new recognition as a great location for affordable living. Located at the GA 113 exit of Interstate 20, 11 miles north of Carrollton and only 42 miles west of Atlanta, Temple offers a quality lifestyle with convenient access to urban amenities.
The city is governed by a mayor and five council members who set policy for a full-time city manager and professional staff maintaining daily operations. The city operates its own water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as well as providing garbage pickup. Temple is especially proud of its recreational opportunities. The city has refurbished its recreational complex located behind city hall including new baseball and softball fields, and continues to add facilities to meet the needs of all ages. Not to be left out, Temple’s senior citizens enjoy a large community center built in 2004, offering daily lunches, programs and activities.
Public safety is important to Temple officials and the city maintains its own police department and coordinates fire protection with full-time county firefighters and many local volunteers.
Temple is experiencing significant commercial and industrial growth in recent years. With their close proximity to I-20, the city is home to several new restaurants and retailers near the GA 113 and US 78 interchange. The Temple Industrial Park, located south of I-20 has recently undergone expansion and is home to Janus International and Royal Metal Products, two major manufacturers employing over 500 area residents. For more information on Temple services, visit www.templega.us.
