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Ben Hill County was created in 1906, from Irwin and Wilcox counties, and was named for Benjamin Harvey Hill, U.S. Senator from Georgia, a Whig leader, and a staunch opponent of Reconstruction.  To learn more about the founding of Ben Hill County, click on the Library link.

The Historic District on South Lee and South Main streets of Fitzgerald are listed on the National Register, and the old railroad depot is now home to the Blue and Gray Museum.

The county has only one incorporated city, Fitzgerald, which was founded by former Union soldiers on a 50,000 acre tract owned by the non-profit American Tribune Soldiers Colony Company. The citizens of Fitzgerald, pledging unity with their former enemies, named streets after leaders of both armies. The early concentration of population in the city aided the county's industrial development. The colony also founded the first public school in Georgia to offer free books and tuition.

Ben Hill County and the City of Fitzgerald maintain nine recreational parks and one river access park at the Ocmulgee River. These facilities offer playgrounds, team sports, natural areas, meeting and concert shelters, and public boat ramps.  

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Fitzgerald Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants all over town on Tuesday, May 15th (and) on Thursday, May 17th from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Everyone is advised to watch for rusty or tinted water before doing any laundry or other activities that require clean water.

Upcoming Events for
May 2012

 

Thursday, May 17

  • Bridge Club - Senior Center

  • Criminal Hearings - Law Enforcement Center

  • FHS Honors Night

  • Fish Fry - Senior Center

Friday, May 18

  • FHS Pops Concert

Sunday, May 20

  • Sunday Silent Film Series 3 PM

Monday, May 21

  • Civil Hearings - Courthouse

  • Quilting - Senior Center

Tuesday, May 22

  • Criminal Hearings - Law Enforcement Center

  • Hospital Authority Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 23

  • Bridge Class - Senior Center

  • Civil / CS Hearings - Courthouse

Thursday, May 24

  • Bridge Club - Senior Center

  • FHS Baccalaureate

  • Juvenile Court - Law Enforcement Center

For Details
Click on the Calendar Link.

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