Moultrie, County seat in Southwest Georgia, United States.
Moultrie is the county seat of Colquitt County in Southwest Georgia, situated roughly 200 miles south of Atlanta. The city serves as the administrative hub for the region and hosts several higher education institutions that shape its role as an educational center.
The settlement was officially founded in 1859 by the Georgia General Assembly and named after General William Moultrie, a Revolutionary War hero. The general went on to hold significant political office in South Carolina after the war.
The Colquitt County Arts Center shapes local cultural life through regular exhibitions and classes in various artistic disciplines. Visitors can see how local artists work and participate in community projects there.
Visitors will find two higher education institutions with campuses in town, offering practical learning opportunities to explore. Its location in Southwest Georgia makes it convenient to visit while traveling through the region.
Each October, tens of thousands of visitors come to the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, a major gathering for farmers and agricultural businesses. The event showcases the latest machinery and techniques used in modern farming.
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