Barnesville
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Countryside and towns · Georgia · 20k people
Barnesville
Locals say Lamar County · “Buggy Capital of the South”
Where the buggy days live on and the peaches grow.
University of Georgia redPeach orangeRed clay sienna
Welcome to Lamar County, where the pace is slow and the sweet tea is cold. Come sit a spell on the courthouse square and get to know your neighbors. Whether you're here for the peaches or the pecan pie, you'll feel right at home.
Clubs for Barnesville
No clubs for Barnesville yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Barnesville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Barnesville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lamar County Courthouse Historic courthouse on the square, built in the early 1900s.
- Barnesville Historic District Downtown area with 19th-century architecture and the courthouse square.
- Gordon State College Public college in Barnesville with a scenic campus.
- Lamar County Public Fishing Area Lake managed by the DNR for fishing and picnicking.
- Outdoors Fish at Lamar County Public Fishing Area
- Outdoors Pick peaches at local orchards
- With kids Visit the Barnesville Train Depot
- With kids Attend Buggy Days festival
- Evenings Listen to live music at local bars
- Evenings Attend community theater productions
- Locals love Meat-and-three restaurants
- Locals love Pecan orchards
Through the year
- Barnesville Buggy Days September Celebrates the town's buggy-making history with a parade, arts and crafts, and food.
- Lamar County Fair October A traditional county fair with rides, livestock shows, and local exhibits.
- Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Barnesville with floats and local groups.
- Fourth of July Celebration July Fireworks and family activities at the public fishing area or local park.
- Barnesville Farmers Market Summer Saturdays Weekly market with local produce, crafts, and community gathering.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are the most comfortable. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out—mild temperatures and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “y'all”
- You all
- “fixin' to”
- About to
- “the square”
- Downtown Barnesville
- “sweet tea”
- Sweet tea, a staple drink
Getaways
- Thomaston Historic downtown and antique shops.
- Macon Music history, cherry blossoms, and the Ocmulgee Mounds.
- Warner Robins Museum of Aviation and family attractions.
- Lake Oconee Boating, fishing, and lakefront relaxation.
Local flavour
Rooting for Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta United FC (MLS), Georgia Bulldogs (NCAA Division I), Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (NCAA Division I)
Eat and drink
- Peach cobbler A warm, spiced dessert made from local peaches.
- Pecan pie A Southern staple using native pecans.
- Georgia-style barbecue (vinegar-based sauce) Pulled pork with a tangy, peppery sauce.
- Boiled peanuts Soft, salty peanuts simmered in brine, a roadside classic.
- Sweet tea Iced tea sweetened generously, served at every meal.
- Meat-and-three plate A Southern diner tradition: one meat, three vegetables, and cornbread.
Where people go
- Historic courthouse square The heart of Barnesville, with its classic Southern architecture and small-town shops.
- Pecan orchards Vast groves of pecan trees that define the rural landscape.
- Peach orchards Rows of peach trees that bloom in spring and bear fruit in summer.
- Meat-and-three restaurants Local diners serving Southern comfort meals.
- Country churches White clapboard and brick churches dotting the countryside, centres of community life.
- Small-town festivals Events like Barnesville Buggy Days that celebrate local heritage.
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Nearby
Every areaThomastonGeorgiaWhere the red clay meets the Flint River.MaconGeorgiaThe friendly heart of Georgia.Warner RobinsGeorgiaPeaches, pecans, and the hum of the flight line.Lake OconeeGeorgiaWhere the lake’s calm meets the heart of Georgia.AtlantaGeorgiaWhere Southern charm meets a modern beat.LaGrangeGeorgiaA river valley of warm welcomesMilledgevilleGeorgiaWhere Georgia's history still livesColumbusGeorgiaWhere the river meets the red clay.
Lamar County, GA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.