Visit Middle Georgia – Monday, June 19th 2023
MIDDLE GEORGIA — Murals are an autobiography of a city. They tell of a town’s history, culture, geography, and people. They are depicted through paintings, street art, and colorful collages of images that portray a theme, story, or idea and are typically painted on the very city they represent. Middle Georgia has an impressive selection of murals scattered throughout the region. They boast of the area’s culture and artistry. We’ve selected a handful to share with you in “Middle Georgia Murals.”
Dublin
Dublin’s murals are a wide spectrum of depictions. One shows an old general store located in rural farm land, while another shows abstract graffiti. One additional Dublin mural, shows the city’s history during its’ 19th-century founding and another highlights Dublin’s African-American heritage and famous Civil Rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King, famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech, gave his first public speech at 1st A.B. Church of Dublin. He was just 14-years-old at the time.
Eastman
Eastman’s murals depict a retro highlight to Stuckey’s, the iconic convenience store franchise who calls Eastman home. One mural shows off Dodge County’s architecture and industry, while the other is a beautiful portrayal paying tribute to our United States Armed Forces.
Fort Valley
Downtown Fort Valley depicts a mural of butterflies, yellow daisies, and legendary FVSU women’s basketball coach, Lonnie Bartley. Coach Bartley led the Lady Wildcats to multiple national tournament appearances, 27-straight winning seasons, and 11 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament (SIAC) championships. With 652 wins, he is among the winningest women’s basketball coaches in HBCU history.
Hawkinsville
Hawkinsville’s murals tell of its’ history, culture, and geography. Pulaski County’s county seat sits next to the Ocmulgee River. Two of the murals respectively depict the outdoor recreational aspect and the historical commerce aspect of the river. Other Hawkinsville depictions, portray the city’s rural industry and rich equine history and culture.
Macon
Macon’s newest mural tells the story of the late, Mama Louise, who founded H&H Restaurant. The southern, soul food eatery was frequented by famous southern-rock band and Macon’s own, The Allman Brothers Band.
Montezuma
Montezuma’s murals highlight some of the southern town’s best features. One mural is simplistic, welcoming travelers to the city. One mural looks so sweet it might give you a hankering for cake, as it advertises the famous Peewee’s Bakery. Another mural is a headless, photo-op depicting Montezuma’s famous Beaver Creek Festival and Duck Race.
Warner Robins
Warner Robins’ economy is dependent on Robins Air Force Base. Therefore, they depict a mural boasting of their city motto, “Every Day in the U.S.A. Is Armed Forces Appreciation Day.” In the Commerical Cirlcle area of Warner Robins, you can also find a mural quoting the late, Rep. John Lewis. Mr. Lewis was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia’s 5th congressional district.
We know this isn’t all of Middle Georgia’s murals. Stay tuned to Visit Middle Georgia and our Facebook page for more to come!
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