Moultrie is the seat of Colquitt County in southwest Georgia, home to nearly 14,700 residents and an active downtown. In the 19th century, a railway was built through the area and timber companies were established. The fertile land quickly attracted farmers and investors and grew into a booming agricultural industry, which is still strong today. "Moultrie is a place where the people living here take pride in always making it better. Our residents are very interactive with the city," says resident Caroline Barber, executive director of the Moultrie Convention and Visitors Bureau and secretary for the Downtown Moultrie Association. Sanderson Farms employs over 1,000 people in the city, and many others here work in healthcare or education. As locals say, what makes Moultrie stand out an additional mile is the community.
Moultrie has the small town feel of a typical South Georgia town.
Sanderson Farms is one of the largest employers in the Moultrie area.
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Midcentury homes to the gates of The Preserve at Cobblestone
Much of Moultrie, especially the central downtown area, is still filled with early-to-mid 20th-century homes, which are often marketed as investment properties. The city's median sales price is $252,500, much lower than the national median. Moving away from downtown and toward the city's south side, the lot sizes are larger and homes get more contemporary and sell slightly higher than the city's median. In the early 21st century, developers began introducing gated communities to the local housing market, including The Preserve at Cobblestone.
Mid-century modern homes are often marketed as investment properties in Moultrie.
Modern traditional homes in gated communities have become highly desirable in Moultrie.
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Creative admiration in the Colquitt County Arts Center
The Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks & Recreation Authority maintains 10 parks and sports options within city limits. The diverse recreational options include the Jim Buck Goff Recreation Complex and the 7 miles of trails at Tom White Linear Park. The Museum of Colquitt County History offers comprehensive exhibits, and Colquitt County Arts Center hosts art collections, theater groups and creative shows.
You'll find a splash pad, indoor basketball court, eight tennis courts, five youth softball fields, an 8 -lane heated competition pool at the Jim Buck Goff Park.
Formed in 1987, the Arts Center offers lessons in dance, music, visual, and performing arts year-round.
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Award-winning downtown Moultrie
Downtown Moultrie is the heart of the city's activity. It's anchored by the historic Colquitt County Courthouse, built in the Neoclassical Revival style, "We work hard in the downtown association to make sure all business owners are heard, and we're always looking for ways to improve," Barber says. Specialty shops, local restaurants and several governmental buildings flank the 15-block area. For errand shopping, the city's east side has big-box stores, national retailers and grocers, most bunched together at the juncture of U.S. Route 319 and State Road 37.
Local boutiques and service businesses line the streets of downtown Moultrie.
Visit Historic Downtown Moultrie, GA where you can stroll, shop, and dine in over 60 specialty shops, restaurants, and businesses.
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Local vendors gather on Second Saturday
Moultrie ensures that events of all sizes happen throughout the year. One of the most significant is Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night! It kicks off the winter festivities the day before Thanksgiving and features thousands of lights, local vendors and live music. Other community events include Second Saturday, a monthly downtown gathering of local merchants, and the Spring Fling Festival.
Colquitt County School District serves the area
The city is served by the Colquitt County School District, rated with a B on Niche. The district has several elementary schools but only one middle, junior and high school. The city has one private choice: the faith-based Colquitt Christian Academy. Higher education directly within the city proper can be found at Southern Regional Technical College or, for the medically inclined, at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia.
PCOM South Georgia is a private, not-for-profit additional location of the fully-accredited PCOM.
Willie J. Williams Middle School is a public middle school in Moultrie that serves students in grades 6 and 7.
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Getting to Interstate 75
Moultrie is intersected by U.S. Route 319, which leads to Interstates 75 and 10. Other significant roadways include State Roads 37 and 111, which intersect in the city before branching off. The closest airport with commercial flights is Valdosta Regional Airport, 45 miles southeast. The area's largest medical plaza surrounds Colquitt Regional Medical Center, on the city's south side.
Crime statistics and weather in Moultrie
According to the 2023 Summary Report from the state's law enforcement agencies, Colquitt County has a violent and property crime rate of 18%, significantly lower than the state of Georgia. As the largest city in the county, Moultrie's crime rates attest to most of the statistics.
The area maintains warmer weather throughout the year, with mild winters and summer days that can be near 100 degrees at its peak.
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