How well do you know South Georgia? Here are some fun facts about the towns in the area.
- Adel
- Formerly known as ‘Puddleville.’ The town was reneamed Adel by the first postmaster.
- Hahira
- Several famous people lived in Hahira: J.D. Tim, and Steven Drew are area major league baseball players and brothers.
- Lakeland
- In 1972, Burt Reynolds filmed the movie “Gator” at Banks Lake.
- Lake Park
- Known as the Georgia-Florida Gateway City, 5 miles from the Florida line.
- Nashville
- Named in honor of General Francis Nash, a distinguished Revolutionary War soldier.
- Thomasville
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Thomas County in 1956 to rest after an illness and to decide whether or not to run for a second term.
- Tifton
- Tifton has held the title “The Reading Capital of the World” since 2000.
- Valdosta
- James Lord Pierpont, composer of “Jingle Bells”, lived many years in Valdosta, where he taught music.
Be sure to look out for more fun facts about the South Georgia area!