Palmetto is a small city in Georgia that lies mostly in Fulton County, with a portion extending into neighboring Coweta County. It sits in the southern part of the metro Atlanta region, within a landscape that was originally part of Campbell County before that county was absorbed into Fulton in the 1930s. The city grew as a stop along the railroad, and its name and early economy were tied to the surrounding agricultural and timber trade. Today Palmetto has roughly 5,100 residents and retains a compact, small-town character, with a historic core and surrounding residential streets. Its position on the southern edge of Fulton County places it among communities such as Fairburn, Union City, and Chattahoochee Hills, an area that has seen growth as the Atlanta metro region has expanded south and west. Public education is provided by Fulton County Schools, with Palmetto Elementary School serving local students; the district also serves the broader south Fulton area. The city's location gives residents access to the employment, shopping, and cultural amenities of Atlanta and the airport area, while Coweta County and the city of Newnan lie to the south along the I-85 corridor. Palmetto tends to appeal to residents seeking a quieter, small-town setting with a more rural, open character than the denser northern suburbs, while remaining within commuting distance of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and the region's growing southern employment centers. The city's mix of older homes and newer development, together with its railroad heritage and its position between two counties, gives it a distinctive place on the metro area's southern edge.