Farmlands, Horses, & Glow Worms: Everything You Need To Know About This Small Georgia Town
Georgia is filled with such incredible small towns and cities, it’s hard to have time to explore them all. But since summer is almost over, and many Georgians are looking for a last minute road trip to cure those summer blues, we have the perfect place. Not only is this small town a true gem in the South, but it also has interesting attractions worth indulging in.
Welcome to the beautiful and interesting town of Hawkinsville, Georgia where farmlands, horses, and glow worms unite.
This small town in Pulaski County has a population of less than 10,000 residents, but a small population doesn’t necessarily equate to a limited experience.
For starters, one of the main draws for people to visit Hawkinsville, Georgia are the eerie, slimy earthworms that glow in the dark in order to overwhelm the senses of their prey.
But beyond the worms, Hawkinsville is also known as the "Harness Horse Capitol" of Georgia, with the Lawrence Bennett Harness Horse Racing facility right nearby.
Have you ever visited Hawkinsville, Georgia? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Otherwise, if you love small towns, then check out why small town people in Georgia are the best people.
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
