Grovetown, Ga. () – Grovetown has been around since 1881, but by Georgia standards that’s not that old.

“Although we’re relatively younger, don’t let that deceive you. Our city has a wealth of history and plenty to uncover: we’re a little hipper, indeed,” mentioned Jordan Johnson, the Public Information Officer of Grovetown.

And with Grovetown being young and hip, some residents have an unofficial but affection nickname for their town.

“Groovytown,” and Barbara Carmichael.  

“Groovytown,” said Brett Rogers.

“Groovytown, yeah. Hey, I’m older. I’m not dead. Groovytown is good,” said Vicki Jordan.

But could Groovytown be replacing Grovetown? According to social media, there’s been a motion to make Groovytown the new name.

“To have it named Groovytown? I mean to me, I’d rather leave it as Grovetown,” said Joey Allen.

“Sure,” said Jodie Hayes.

“You would like Groovytown?

“Sure,” she said.

“No not really,” said Brett.

“You don’t like Groovytown?”

“It’s okay,” he said.

We went to Grovetown city hall to see if there has been a motion or petition to officially change the name to Groovytown.

“While we might be groovy and continually growing, and there’s a lot happening here in Grovetown—no, there hasn’t been any official move to change the city’s name to anything other than Grovetown. So, despite how groovy we might feel, it’s not part of the plan,” Jordan added.

“Oh, really? Oh should have known,” said Barbara.

If there is an opportunity, are you going to petition to be Groovytown?

“I’m not going to go that far,” Barbara said.

But by any name… this is a groovy place.