Fairburn is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, with a population of 16,483, according to the 2020 census.

[6] Though it has a rich history of its own, the city is now a closely linked suburb of Atlanta, which lies just 17 miles to the north.

Some areas in nearby Fayette County have a Fairburn mailing address.

[9] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,483 people, 5,051 households, and 3,442 families residing in the city.

Fairburn is home to the Georgia Renaissance Festival, in operation during the springtime.