b'I grew up watching the train go past my house. It was exciting to see all the passengers. We wanted to bring that back to South Georgia.- JAMIE CATERthere are public andCater says CPRs future plans include stops in other South Georgia private partnershipcommunities. We are also looking at Douglas; though we havent options, Matheson says.started the conversation, but its a possibility. Having a passenger trainThe companys long-range goal of moving people, is to reestablish stopping in downtown will be aa connection with Amtrak in Valdosta or possibly Douglas and regional tourism draw.connect CPR served communities to the National Passenger Rail Moving the project forward, Matheson says there is a lot ofNetwork, linking South Georgia to more than 500 rail served interest from downtown businesses. It gives another thingdestinations across America. for tourism. Instead of people coming for just one day at Wild Adventures, they can stay overnight and come downtown doazaleasprinter.comsome shopping and eating and then take a train ride. BUSINESS + CULTURE 19'