Lithia Springs is an ancient Native American Indian medicinal spring . Until 1838 and the Trail of Tears , Lithia Springs was a healing center for the southern Cherokee Nation.The last Cherokee Chief that ruled over the springs was named Ama-Kanasta ( Sweetwater ) who took his name from the ' sweet water ' that flowed from the ancient spring . In 1882 the town of Lithia Springs , Georgia , was named after the natural Lithia water spring . So popular were the spring 's medicinal waters that flowed from the spring that people came from long distances for its health benefits . The neighboring city of Austell , Georgia , was also founded due to the spring 's popularity
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Lithia (water brand)