Fairburn is a city in southern Fulton County, Georgia, positioned along Interstate 85 about 20 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta and roughly 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Its location on the I-85 corridor places it at a gateway to Atlanta's Southside, and its proximity to the airport has made it a practical base for airport-area employment and a growing residential market for the metro region. The city's history is deeply tied to the railroad. Fairburn was incorporated in 1854, and its growth accelerated when the Atlanta and West Point Railroad routed its main line through the settlement, bypassing the nearby town of Campbellton. In 1871, Fairburn became the seat of Campbell County, a role it held until 1932, when Campbell County — financially strained during the Great Depression — was absorbed into Fulton County. That history survives in the city's downtown, a Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register, and in institutions such as the Old Campbell County Museum and Research Room, which preserves the former county's records and heritage. Today Fairburn is a suburb of Atlanta with a sparse, spread-out feel and a mix of established neighborhoods and newer residential development. Many residents own their homes, and the population includes a notable share of families and young professionals. The city's park system, anchored by spaces such as Cedar Grove Park and Duncan Memorial Park, provides recreation, and the nearby Georgia Renaissance Festival draws seasonal visitors to the Southside. Fairburn suits households seeking affordability and space on Atlanta's Southside with direct freeway and airport access. Its historic downtown, small-town civic identity, and position within Fulton County's growth corridor define a city that balances a long local heritage with a forward-looking place in the metro area.