Locust Grove is a city in Henry County, Georgia, United States. The population was 8,947 in 2020. Some unincorporated communities such as Luella and many rural areas surround Locust Grove, and those communities have Locust Grove postal addresses. Locust Grove has experienced a growth in population and in businesses coming into the area.
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The Locust Grove Historic District, in Locust Grove, Georgia, is a 310 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
It is centered on GA 42/US 23 between Hi-Hope Dr. & Grove Rd. The district includes 157 contributing buildings, a contributing structure, and two contributing sites, as well as 76 non-contributing buildings.
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Locust Grove Institute, now Locust Grove Memorial Complex, is a former college preparatory school in Locust Grove, Henry County, Georgia, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Strong Rock Christian School is a private PK3–12 Christian school in Locust Grove, Georgia, United States.
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WMVV is a Christian radio station licensed to Griffin, Georgia, and serving the areas of Griffin, Forsyth, and Covington, as well as Southern and Eastern metro Atlanta. The station is owned by Life Radio Ministries. WMVV is simulcast on 91.7 WMVW in Peachtree City, Georgia.
WMVV airs a format consisting of Christian talk and teaching programs as well as Christian Music. Christian Talk and Teaching programs heard on WMVV include Running to Win with Erwin Lutzer, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Focus On The Family, and Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.
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Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary is a 501 nonprofit American domestic, wildlife, and exotic animal rescue and rehabilitation center. It is located on 121 acres in Locust Grove, Georgia and houses over 170 animals. Many of the center's animals were rescued from unlicensed owners, donated by circuses and zoos, or surrendered by individuals who were either unable to provide the proper care or did not want them.
In 1900 the population of the city was 254 and is now over 5,000.