Westside, GA

About Westside

• • Grammy-winning gospel singer Dottie Peoples called Westside, GA home.
• • Its unique style of blues music originated in the juke joints of Westside.
• • The railroad's westward expansion through Georgia established Westside's early importance.
• • Local legend says a buried treasure lies somewhere near the old mill site.
• • The boll weevil infestation of the early 20th century devastated Westside's cotton crops.
• • Named for its location west of the Flint River, it was founded in 1888.
• • With just over 1,000 residents, it is smaller than many nearby towns.
• • At 328 feet, its elevation provides slightly cooler summers than the coast.
• • Agriculture and related services are still vital to Westside's economy.
• • A sense of peaceful nostalgia permeates the air in Westside.
• • The Atlanta Braves, located nearby, won the World Series in 1995.
• • Westside High School won the state basketball championship in 1982.

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