Hawkinsville, Georgia
Hawkinsville is a city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,980 in 2020.
Hawkinsville, Georgia | |
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| Nickname(s): The Good Life, Harness Capital of the World | |
| Motto: Where Progress Sets Pace | |
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°17′1″N 83°28′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pulaski |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Council Chairman | Shelly Berryhill |
| • City Manager | Sara Myers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.38 sq mi (13.93 km2) |
| • Land | 5.37 sq mi (13.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,980 |
| • Density | 741.15/sq mi (286.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31036 |
| Area code | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-37396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331934 |
| Website | hawkinsville-pulaski |
Hawkinsville is known as the "Harness Horse Capital" of Georgia. The Lawrence Bennett Harness Horse Racing facility is owned by the city and serves as an important training ground during winter months. The Harness Festival takes place every April at the end of training before horses head north for the harness racing season.
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