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Are you searching for information about Southwest Georgia? Maybe you've just moved here or you're planning a visit to one of the Southwest Georgia counties. Whatever the reason, we're here to help. You might think of this site as an online Visitor's Guide. We've gathered information about each county in the Southwest Georgia area, as well as the neighboring counties, and placed it online here at Southwest-Ga.com.
This area is known as the Georgia Southern Rivers Region and includes sections of the state that are known as Presidential Pathways and Plantation Trace.
Southwest GA is home to the 39th President of the United State, Jimmy Carter. His hometown of Plains Georgia, located in Sumter County, is one of the area's most famous tourist attractions. If you are visiting the area, be sure to visit the farmhouse where Jimmy grew up, just a few miles from Plains, Georgia. While in the Georgia Southern Rivers Region, people often visit Providence Canyons, also known as Georgia's Little Grand Canyon. Providence Canyons is located in Stewart County.

Southwest Georgia's Many Titles

Peanut fields and pine forests grace the land of our Southern heritage, which helps make the south west area of Georgia an annual hunting location of choice. There are lots of hunting preserves located in Southwest Georgia which cater to Quail hunts. Thus, Southwest Georgia is often called the Quail Hunting Captital of the World. But the hunting doesn't stop with just quail. Each fall, hunters from all parts of the US flock to Southwest Georgia to hunt the White Tailed Deer. For some, South west GA has become a second home!

The southwestern part of Georgia has been known by many titles as you have noticed. The southwestern part of the Peach State is sometimes called "Peanut Capital of the World" and "Quail Hunting Capital of the World". There is still one more. One of the many crops grown in this part of the state has given it yet another title, "Watermelon Captital of the World". The city of Cordele has even built a festival around the theme.

You can visit each of the individual counties that we consider as part of Southwest Georgia. There are some who might not be considered as part of Southwest Georgia, but we didn't want to leave out our neighbors! Just click on the image of Georgia on the right, to go to a larger clickable map to visit the Southwest Georgia county of your choice. (or, if you prefer, use the text links at the bottom of the page) Either way you choose will take you to the individual site for each county.
You will find a short description of each county and a brief history of each. Each section also includes Points of Interest, Notable Citizens, Education, and Annual Events when known. There is still a lot of information to be added to these pages, so be sure to keep coming back to see what we've added. If you have information you believe should be added, please contact us and let us know. We'll be glad to add anything that we feel is relevent to the site.

 

What's New on Southwest-ga.com

As with most websites, southwest-ga.com will never be complete, so please bear with us as we continue to add information for you. Be sure and visit the NEW Southwest Georgia online business directory   [The site allows residents and visitors to search for businesses by category or name of business, while giving businesses a chance to provide citizens with information about other special offers, upcoming events, job opportunities and whatever else they want to share.]   ...and the Featured Business Directory! The businesses listed in our Featured Business Directory truly want to serve you...and if you see a "thumbs up" by the business name...then you can be assured that you will be greeted in the good ole southern tradition known best in Southwest GA! When they ask, "Can I help you?", they really mean it! And don't be surprised when you hear another well-known phrase in Southwest Georgia: "Ya'll come back now!"

Among the most recent additions to the Southwest GA website is the Used Cars Section. Individuals and Dealers may place ads for vehicles... cars, trucks, suv's, motorcycles, and more! Individuals as well as Dealers are welcome to post an ad! ...just follow the link at the top of this page.

There's a new section for Jobs / Careers. Post your resume or job openings.

South west Georgia is filled with antebellem home elegance and small town culture. Not many areas can compete with the beautiful historic homes that are located in Southwest Georgia.
Real Estate agents or home seekers can enjoy the section we created just for them... Southwest Georgia Real Estate!

Southwest Georgia has always been noted for it's festivals and special events... like Arts & Craft shows, BBQ cookoffs, Old Time Country Fairs, and so much more. Many Festivals have been popular in Southwest Georgia for a number of years. Thomasville's Rose Show and Festival, Richland Georgia's Pig Fest, and Cordele's Watermelon Festival are among some the most popular. If you know of an event and would like to share it, please visit our Events section.