Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce
110 West Main Street - P.O. Box 827 - Thomaston, GA 30286 - Phone: 706-647-9686
On behalf of the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce, it is our pleasure to introduce you to our community through the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce website and to say what an honor it would be to have you visit with us. Whether you are currently a resident of Upson County, thinking of relocating here, or just visiting for the day, you'll see through our website that we have truly earned the title of "America's Hometown™". Surrounded by Atlanta, Macon and Columbus, Upson County is conveniently located near larger metropolitan areas while still offering the comforts of small town living. While visiting Upson County enjoy some of our rich history such as the PettiGrew-White-Stamps House, one of Thomaston's oldest homes, or the Frances Walker House, an authentic "shotgun" home filled with African-American memorabilia. Upson County, features a turn-of-the-century courthouse and outdoor recreation opportunities including two 18-hole golf courses and an agri-education experience through The Rock Ranch, owned by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy. Take a walk through the Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, or enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer by canoeing, kayaking, fly-fishing or hiking at Sprewell Bluff State Park located on the free-flowing Flint River. For a more daring adventure, soar through the air with our local Skydive Atlanta or visit Camp Thunder Reservation for mountain biking or rock climbing. A great location offering recreation, affordable housing options, impressive educational opportunities, and various career opportunities, helps to make Upson County an attractive choice for visitors thinking of relocating. Our community offers the best in small-town living, something more and more people consider imperative in their residency requirements. |
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Sprewell Bluff
TinySlideshow/photos/Sprewell3.jpgA beautiful park just outside town, Sprewell Bluff offers many hiking trails and scenic views of our lovely valley.
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Sprewell Bluff
TinySlideshow/photos/sprewellbluffpark1.jpgEnjoy the splendor of the outdoors year round in Thomaston/Upson County's mild climate.
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Progress in today's world...
TinySlideshow/photos/WR_Logo.jpgThomaston/Upson County is a Work Ready community! Click HERE to check out the video!
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...while preserving things from times gone by
TinySlideshow/photos/cbridge.jpgThere are many interesting things to see in Upson County. This covered bridge is one of the last of its kind!
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Cultural Museum
TinySlideshow/photos/africanmus.jpgVisit Our African History Museum! Just look in our Tourism section under "Historic Homes" for more details!
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Hightower Grist Mill
TinySlideshow/photos/gristmill.jpgThe Hightower Grist Mill is located on Hwy 74 about 1.5 miles from Yatesville. It was the first grist mill in Upson County using the water power of the Tobler creek to operate, built by James Hightower around 1824.
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Yatesville Depot
TinySlideshow/photos/depot.jpgThe depot at Yatesville served Southern Railway's Atlanta-to-Fort Valley route, a long-abandoned line built by the Atlanta & Florida Railroad in the late 1800s. A similar depot can be found at Zebulon. Yatesville is about 12 miles east of Thomaston.
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Upson County Courthouse
TinySlideshow/photos/courthouse.jpgThe Upson County Courthouse built in 1908 in the Neoclassical Revival style. This structure was designed by major southern architect Frank Pierce Milburn. Milburn's 1908 Upson County Courthouse was his last in Georgia.
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Thomaston-Upson County Archives
TinySlideshow/photos/archives.jpgThe Thomaston-Upson Archives mission is to preserve, manage, and maximize access to recorded local history for Upson County and its people
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R.E. Lee - City and County Government Complex
TinySlideshow/photos/govt.jpgWhat was once the old high school in Thomaston, the R.E. Lee Building, now known as the City/County Government Complex, houses the City and County agencies.
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BRAG is Coming!
TinySlideshow/photos/brag.jpgThe Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is coming on June 7th, 2010! Get ready to ride!
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