Eastman
Around Eastman
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Eastman
Locals say Heart of Georgia
Where the pines meet the peach and sweet tea flows.
Middle Georgia State University blueMiddle Georgia State University goldPine forest green
Welcome to the Heart of Georgia, where the pine trees stretch and the rivers run slow. Whether you're from Eastman, Cochran, McRae, or Alamo, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Pull up a chair, grab some sweet tea, and settle in.
Clubs for Eastman
No clubs for Eastman yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Eastman. 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 Eastman. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake, golf course, trails, and camping.
- Dodge County Courthouse 1906 neoclassical building in Eastman.
- Bleckley County Courthouse 1910 Beaux-Arts style in Cochran.
- Telfair County Courthouse Greek Revival architecture in McRae.
- Wheeler County Courthouse Early 20th-century courthouse in Alamo.
- Ocmulgee River Fishing, canoeing, and scenic views.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Ocmulgee River
- Outdoors Hiking at Little Ocmulgee State Park
- With kids Swimming at Little Ocmulgee State Park
- With kids County fair rides and games
- Evenings Friday night high school football
- Evenings Dirt track racing
- Locals love hunting camps
- Locals love fishing ponds
Through the year
- Dodge County Hog Festival May Eastman's spring barbecue and hog-themed celebration.
- Bleckley County Fair October Cochran's fall fair with rides, livestock, and local food.
- Telfair County Fair September McRae's September fair with carnival and agricultural exhibits.
- Wheeler County Fair October Alamo's October fair featuring local crafts and livestock.
- 4th of July Fireworks at Little Ocmulgee State Park July Annual fireworks show over the lake.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “y'all”
- you all
- “fixin' to”
- about to
- “coke”
- any soft drink
- “bless your heart”
- gentle pity or sympathy
Getaways
- Vidalia Famous for sweet onions and the Vidalia Onion Festival.
- Fitzgerald Historic downtown and Blue and Gray Museum.
- Dublin Home of the St. Patrick's Festival and riverwalk.
- Hawkinsville Known for harness racing and the historic opera house.
Local flavour
Rooting for Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Eat and drink
- Boiled peanuts A Southern staple, especially in Georgia.
- Sweet tea The quintessential Southern drink.
- Barbecue Slow-cooked pork, often with a vinegar-based sauce.
- Pecan pie A classic dessert using local pecans.
Where people go
- Pecan orchards The region is known for its pecan production.
- Pine plantations Vast forests of pine trees are a defining feature.
- Small-town main streets Historic downtowns with local shops and diners.
- Country diners Family-run spots serving Southern home cooking.
- Hunting camps Popular for deer and turkey hunting.
- Fishing ponds Quiet spots for bass and catfish.
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Nearby
Every areaVidaliaGeorgiaThe sweetest spot in GeorgiaFitzgeraldGeorgiaWhere North and South meet in Southern harmony.DublinGeorgiaWhere the South slows downHawkinsvilleGeorgiaThe friendly heart of Georgia's farm countryDouglasGeorgiaWhere the fields meet the pinesSwainsboroGeorgiaPine-scented small towns and friendly faces.CordeleGeorgiaWhere every day is a slice of summerTiftonGeorgiaWhere the fields are green and the welcome is warmer.
Dodge, Bleckley, Telfair and Wheeler 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.