The town of Butler, Georgia was established in 1854 and named after a distinguished soldier from the Mexican-American War. It's the county seat of Taylor County and the Taylor County Courthouse, pictured above, was built in 1935. It's now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it has a population of around 2,000 people. Annual events include their … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Butler, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Barnesville, GA
Barnesville, Georgia was founded in 1826 and was the site of a major Civil War hospital. It was a major hub for the buggy-making industry. The town has a population of less than 7,000 people. Every year, they hold their BBQ & Blues Festival, Summer in the Sticks Country Music Concert, and the Buggy Days Festival. Downtown is centered around City Hall and the old train … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Barnesville, GA
Small Town Saturday: Newnan, GA
Newnan, Georgia was established in 1828 as the county seat of Coweta County. It was the site of a Confederate hospital during the Civil War and still contains many antebellum structures. The shops and restaurants of downtown are set around the square with the Coweta County Courthouse placed in the middle. More recently, movies like Zombieland, The Odd Life of Timothy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Newnan, GA
Small Town Saturday: Darien GA
Located south of Savannah, Darien is a small town in coastal Georgia first settled in 1736 by Scottish Highlanders. A British fort was located nearby and the area was affected by Spanish and Indian attacks. Much of the town was burned during the Civil War. Today, it has less than 2,000 residents and the main industry is seafood. Pictured above is the Darien History Museum, one … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Darien GA
Small Town Saturday: Jackson, GA
Located in Butts County south of Atlanta, this small town was first settled in 1826 but burned during Sherman's March to the Sea. Textile mills developed the economy before business in Atlanta made most residents commuters. Today, it's home to a population of around 5,000 people but is best known for the recent film industry. Popular series like The Originals and Stranger … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jackson, GA
