Grinderswitch, GA
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About Grinderswitch
- • Country music artist Corey Smith hails from the Grinderswitch area.
- • The 'Grinderswitch' band, known for Southern rock, originated near here in the 1970s.
- • A railroad switching point made the town a hub for commerce.
- • Local legend tells of a cursed gold mine near Grinderswitch.
- • A devastating fire in 1922 nearly destroyed the downtown area.
- • Named for a local mill, and supposedly established in 1880, it was never incorporated.
- • Its population is estimated to be under 200, a tiny speck on the Georgia map.
- • Sitting at 689 feet, it's slightly higher than Atlanta.
- • Agriculture, primarily cotton and peanuts, sustains the local economy.
- • A quiet, peaceful place where time seems to slow down.
- • The Atlanta Braves, 2 hours north, won the World Series in 2021.
- • Nearby Jefferson High School's football team has a history of state championships.
Songs About Grinderswitch
The South’s Gonna’ Do It Again
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