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Lanier County, Georgia
| County Formed |
August 7, 1920 |
| County Seat |
Lakeland |
| Incorporated Cities |
Lakeland |
| Total Area |
186.8 square miles |
| History |
Lanier County, the 155th county
formed in Georgia, was created in 1920. The county was named in honor of
Georgia state poet, Sidney Lanier. Lakeland, the county seat, is
Lanier County's only incorporated municipality. Originally called Mill Town,
Lakeland received its current name in 1925 in honor of its proximity to several
lakes including Grand Bay Lake, Lake Irma and Banks Lake.
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| Points of Interest |
For many years, Lakeland owned and
operated its own railroad. The county is famous for its
excellent fishing in the Alapaha River, as well as in its many small lakes.
Banks Lake Wildlife Refuge, which includes a 3,900-acre lake, is located in the
county.
Lanier shares
Moody Air Force Base with Lowndes County on its western boundary.
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| Notable Citizens |
One notable person from Lanier
County was Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers, a Georgia governor and
speaker of the Georgia House. He was a strong proponent of the "New
Deal" and an outspoken opponent of Eugene Talmadge. |
| Annual Events |
One festival held in the county is
the Flatlanders Frolic Arts and Crafts Show. This event features bluegrass
music, a road race and various other Labor Day weekend events. Also held in Lanier
County is the Living Murals Celebration held in the Spring.
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Cities and Towns In Lanier County
(County Seat)
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