Camilla
Around Camilla
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Countryside and towns · Georgia · 23k people
Camilla
“Peanut Capital of the World”
Where the peanut fields meet the Flint River
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Welcome to Camilla and the heart of peanut country. Here, folks wave from pickup trucks and the sweet tea is always cold. Come for the small-town charm, stay for the friendly conversation on the square.
Clubs for Camilla
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The room
One room for everyone around Camilla. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Camilla. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Mitchell County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Camilla, built in 1931.
- Baker County Courthouse Classic courthouse in Newton, the county seat.
- Historic Downtown Camilla Charming main street with early 20th-century storefronts.
- Camilla Depot Restored train depot, now a local museum and visitor center.
- Flint River Major river flowing through the region, popular for fishing and kayaking.
- Pelham City Park Community park with ball fields and a walking track.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Flint River
- Outdoors Quail hunting on plantations
- With kids Visit the Camilla City Park
- With kids Attend the Peanut Proud Festival
- Evenings High school football games
- Evenings Local barbecue joints
- Locals love Peanut fields
- Locals love Pecan orchards
Through the year
- Peanut Proud Festival October Annual celebration of the peanut harvest with food, music, and a parade in downtown Camilla.
- Baker County Blueberry Festival June A summer festival in Newton featuring blueberry picking, baked goods, and local crafts.
- Mitchell County Fair September Classic county fair with rides, livestock shows, and local food vendors.
- Camilla Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Camilla with floats, bands, and Santa.
Humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Rain is abundant, especially in summer. Best: Spring and fall are perfect – mild days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “goobers”
- Peanuts
- “the sticks”
- A small, out-of-the-way place
- “fixin' to”
- To fix or prepare something
Getaways
- Albany, GA Visit the Flint RiverQuarium and the Albany Civil Rights Institute.
- Thomasville, GA Stroll the historic downtown and see the famous Rose Garden.
- Tallahassee, FL Explore the Florida State Capitol and the Tallahassee Museum.
- Bainbridge, GA Head to Lake Seminole for boating and fishing.
Local flavour
Rooting for Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta United
Eat and drink
- Boiled peanuts A roadside staple, often spiced and eaten hot
- Pecan pie Made with local pecans
- Barbecue (pulled pork) Smoked low and slow, often with a vinegar-based sauce
- Fried chicken Sunday dinner favourite
- Sweet tea A sweet, iced tea served at every meal
- Collard greens Slow-cooked with smoked meat
Where people go
- Peanut fields Endless rows of peanut plants stretch across the landscape
- Pecan orchards Shady groves where pecans are harvested in autumn
- Small-town main streets Quaint storefronts and a slower pace
- Country stores Gathering spots with cold drinks and local chatter
- Fishing spots on the Flint River Quiet banks for casting a line
- Quail hunting plantations Historic hunting grounds with pine forests and fields
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Nearby
Every areaAlbanyGeorgiaWhere the Flint River winds through pecan groves.MoultrieGeorgiaHome of the Packers and the sweetest tea.ThomasvilleGeorgiaWhere the roses bloom and the red hills roll.BainbridgeGeorgiaWhere the Flint River meets southern charmBlakelyGeorgiaWhere the peanuts grow and the rivers run slow.TiftonGeorgiaWhere the fields are green and the welcome is warmer.TallahasseeFloridaWhere the oaks meet the Gulf breezeCordeleGeorgiaWhere every day is a slice of summer
Mitchell and Baker counties, 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.