Rural Renaissance
Flint Energies’ Rural Murals grant program is awakening rural Georgia residents’ community pride.
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Rural Georgia Reader: Lake Country Legends
Three of America’s most famous authors have made their homes within a few miles of downtown Eatonton, making the area worthy of a visit.
Small-town Side Trip: Dublin, GA
East- or west-bound Interstate travelers searching for a stop between Savannah and Macon should plan on breaking their trip at Dublin.
Rural Retreat: Warm Springs, Georgia
Our nation’s 32nd president loved spending time in Warm Springs; the tiny town is as inviting now as it was when FDR arrived a century ago.
Hometown Hero: James Farmer
Perry native James Farmer makes his living as a multimedia lifestyle mogul, but he makes his home in rural Georgia.
Small-town Side Trip: St. Marys
From breathtaking water views to walkable, tree-lined streets, St. Marys is a side trip worth slowing down for.
Rural Retreat: A Weekend in Cleveland
From outdoor adventures to baby doll dreams-come-true, a weekend in Cleveland offers something fun for everyone.
Hometown Hero: Annie B. Jones
Thomasville’s Annie B. Jones is doing her part to make one of Georgia’s most beloved small towns the unique and lovely place it is.
Small-town Side Trip: Madison, Georgia
In addition to being a destination in its own right, Madison is located “on the way” to many of Georgia’s larger destinations.
Rural Georgia Reader: Jimmy Carter, in his own words
Our series on rural Georgia writers begins in the quiet community of Plains, with a prolific former president’s poetry and prose.
Rural retreat: Darien and McIntosh County
Located in coastal McIntosh County, Darien boasts an abundance of small-town charm and opportunities to fill a weekend or week-long stay.
Exploring Rural Georgia: A Peach of a County
Though The Peach State isn’t actually the country’s largest peach producer, Peach County is the largest producer of peaches in Georgia.
Exploring Rural Georgia: A Hometown Holiday in Woodbury
With a population of just over 1,200, Woodbury’s lively Main St. is home to a host of shopping and dining spots.
Buena Vista: More than meets the eye
With a few more than 2,000 residents, tiny Buena Vista, Georgia, is home to more than meets the eye.
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