Meigs, Georgia Aims to Regain Its Past With the Help of a Scenic Bypass
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Updated: 6:50 PM Aug 12, 2011
Meigs, Georgia Aims to Regain Its Past With the Help of a Scenic Bypass
Meigs, Georgia is revamping its economy and tourist appeal with the help of a historic highway that runs through it
Posted: 6:34 PM Aug 12, 2011
Reporter: Caroline Gonzmart
Email Address: caroline.gonzmart@wctv.tv
Meigs, Georgia Aims to Regain Its Past With the Help of a Scenic Bypass
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Meigs, GA -- August 12, 2011 ---

The city thrived from the turn of the 20th century until the 1960s when Highway 19 was built and bypassed it.

Now, its residents hope getting Old Georgia Highway 3, also known as the Dixie Highway, designated as a 'Scenic Bypass' by the Department of Transportation will bring people through again.

Says city Marketing and Economic Development Coordinator Ernest Barfield, "That would help new business be attracted to the area and it would diversify our base -- our tax base -- with tourism and small businesses."

Meigs is the only town left on the Dixie Highway with its original marker.

The historic highway starts in Albany, Georgia, and ends at Flowers Bakery in Thomasville.

Latest Comments

Posted by: road kill Location: ga on Aug 14, 2011 at 03:25 PM

havent we got enough highways in this country.
Posted by: greg peters on Aug 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

no different than any other dead end ga. town.
Posted by: stimulus money for projects in your home town. on Aug 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

dont worry help is on the way. in the name of asphalt.
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