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\"\"Founded in 1891, Hahira\u2014pronounced hay-hi-ra (with a southern drawl for extra emphasis)\u2014became the center of activities when families would come to town for shopping, banking, haircuts, and a bite to eat.<\/p>\n

Located in Lowndes County, 11 miles from Valdosta, cotton was the main crop until around 1915 when boll weevils spread throughout Southwest Georgia, destroying thousands of acres of cotton and causing financial ruin to most farmers. The strong family farms bounced back, and tobacco became the main crop.<\/p>\n

Farmers also turned to a \u201csweeter crop\u201d as the production of honey became a lucrative business. In the 1920s, with the establishment of The Puett Company, Hahira became known as the \u201cQueen Bee Capital,\u201d as this company supplied bees to farms across the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n

Today, tobacco has fallen in production\u2014as it has across the U.S.\u2014and honey has become less of a commodity in Lowndes County. According to the 2015 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, Lowndes ranks 14th in tobacco production and Clinch and Colquitt counties rank the top producers of honey in Georgia.<\/p>\n

Part of Hahira\u2019s growth has been attributed to the railroad that provided the primary means of transporting goods including cotton and tobacco.<\/p>\n

Hahira Mayor Bruce Cain remembers the old train depot on Main Street and the importance of the train stopping in Hahira.<\/p>\n

\"Mayor

Mayor Bruce Cain<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe main part of town was built along the railroad track; it was how we sent and received goods and materials,\u201d Cain said. \u201cThe railroad was a big part of this community\u2026it was the interstate of that time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trains still run through Hahira; however, the depot was demolished decades ago when trains no longer stopped in Hahira and other small cities along the route.<\/p>\n

Many years later, former city manager and mayor Perry Leland Clanton helped bring a red caboose to the site where the depot once stood. Today, the caboose serves as a landmark and reminder of the important part the railroad played in Hahira\u2019s history and economic growth.<\/p>\n

Several years ago, city officials began to discuss ways to bring the train depot back, as part of a new park and outside venue project.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt started as a park project, and then everyone started talking about wanting a train depot first,\u201d said Keith Barrett, principal architect and vice president with Altman + Barrett Architects located in Hahira. \u201cIt has become a multi-phase project with the train depot being constructed in phase one and the park, splash fountain, and a veteran wall will come later.\u201d<\/p>\n

On April 21, 2017, the city broke ground on the train depot project, which Barrett designed to incorporate modern functionality while retaining historical elements.<\/p>\n

\"Keith

Keith Barrett, A+B Architects<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI looked at photos of the original train depot and took as many details that I could to make it similar but then purposed the building for what is needed now,\u201d said Barrett. \u201cWe wanted the depot to match the original depot as historically as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scheduled for completion in November, the 7,500-square-foot train depot will include an outside stage area for concerts, a multi-purpose area for events and meetings, and a shelter to house the city\u2019s historic fire truck.<\/p>\n

Cain believes the train depot will help Hahira to continue to grow and attract more businesses to the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had new businesses opening, and we hope to attract more,\u201d Cain said. \u201cWe are thankful for the businesses we have in Hahira. Many of them, like our banks, have been here for decades. The banks represent a good sign for Hahira; they represent a strong economic interest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Citizens Community Bank is one of Hahira\u2019s oldest businesses and still maintains its headquarters in Hahira.<\/p>\n

\u201cHahira was a booming tobacco market when the bank started in 1927,\u201d said Glenn Copeland, CEO Citizens Community Bank. \u201cIt was founded by D.K. Hollis Sr., who was from Hahira. He was a farmer and businessman. Being a community bank was important, and that\u2019s why we have \u2018community\u2019 in our name.\u201d<\/p>\n

Copeland said plans are underway to renovate the Hahira branch with a train depot theme.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot happening here, and it is now time that we put an investment in Hahira,\u201d Copeland said about the bank\u2019s plans for renovations. \u201cHahira is probably the fastest growing part of the northern tier of the county. We started in Hahira and will continue to be part of this community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commercial Banking Company (CBCBank) is also located in downtown Hahira and has a long history within the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cCBCBank is a proud member and supporter of Hahira,\u201d said Marketing Coordinator and Banking Officer Ashley Mock. \u201cWe are excited to see the growth of the downtown area and look forward to our continued involvement in the community.<\/p>\n

Mock said that CBCBank has provided more than 80 years of quality, locally owned community banking that meets the product and service expectations of its customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommercial Banking Company was chosen for the opportunity to diversify the overall business mix and we elected banking as a way to make a positive impact on our surrounding communities by providing financial services,\u201d Mock said. \u201cBobby Wetherington built a solid foundation for the bank and the Langdale family is proud to continue to give back to the South Georgia communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, more than 100 businesses have licenses to operate within the city limits of Hahira.<\/p>\n

To assist the growth of current and future businesses, the Hahira City Council provides financial support to the Hahira Merchants Association (HMA), which is a group of volunteers that stewards a portion of the City of Hahira budget dedicated to Main Street activities. Members of the HMA plan and execute events, coordinate marketing efforts, and help to recruit new businesses.<\/p>\n

\"Vicki

Vicki Rountree, Hahira Merchants Association <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Vicki Rountree, who opened Monkey Britches Boutique in 2015, serves as president of the HMA. She said the promotion of events is a big part of the association\u2019s mission; however, recruitment of new businesses is equally important.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t want to be known for just having festivals,\u201d Rountree said. \u201cWe are a growing community and want to offer to our resident’s everything a family needs to live here.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the community\u2019s best-known and largest event is the Hahira Honey Bee Festival, which is celebrating its 36th year. Organized by an independent group of volunteers, the festival draws approximately 30,000 visitors annually.<\/p>\n

Although the Hahira Honey Bee Festival is the city\u2019s oldest festival, Rountree said the HMA is working to develop new events that will continue to promote Hahira and its businesses throughout the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year we hosted an Independence Day celebration, which I think will quickly become one of our biggest events,\u201d she said. \u201cWe also have Springfest the third weekend in April to promote the arts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The HMA also sponsors a Father\u2019s Day Car Show, Easter Festival, and Holiday Open House.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of the events is to promote our community and bring more people to Hahira,\u201d Rountree said. \u201cThe events showcase what we have, and it’s working. We see a lot of interest from businesses that want to open in Hahira.\u201d<\/p>\n

With professional services including a veterinarian, architects, banks, and dentists located in Hahira, Rountree wants to recruit businesses that can fill the void.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need a men\u2019s clothing store and restaurants that are open at night,\u201d she said. \u201cHahira is growing, but we still have some voids to fill.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, to assist in the preservation of downtown and recruitment of new businesses, the City of Hahira formed the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of the DDA is to help renovate the downtown area by assisting current and future businesses with securing low-interest loans,\u201d Cain said. \u201cWe are looking at creating a historic district, a small area that doesn\u2019t place rules and regulations on the businesses but will help in keeping the historical look.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hahira\u2019s growth isn\u2019t all business. The residential expansion has played a significant role in the community\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past several years we’ve had two subdivisions constructed,” Cain said. \u201cSo even though we haven\u2019t extended our city limits our population has expanded.\u201d<\/p>\n

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