Hazlehurst, County seat in southeast Georgia, United States.
Hazlehurst is a city in southeast Georgia located where railroad lines from Macon and Brunswick intersect. The town sits across high ridges and valleys near three major rivers in the region.
The settlement began in 1870 during railroad construction and was first known as Mile Post 8. It received its current name from Colonel George Hall Hazlehurst, who was connected to the railway project.
The town's identity grew from its roots in farming, where peanuts, cotton, and tobacco shaped daily life and the local economy. Walking through Hazlehurst today, you can see how this agricultural past remains woven into the character of the place.
The city is easy to reach by car and is accessible through routes following the historic railroad corridors. A municipal airport northwest of town offers air transportation for visitors who need it.
The location marks the exact point where northern and southern railroad crews met while completing the Macon and Brunswick line. This convergence point held special significance for the railway project of that era.
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