Southern Living says this small Georgia town serves as the Watermelon Capital of the World

Vanessa Countryman, Savannah Morning News
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Nestled in the heart of Georgia’s farm country, lies a small town with a big title, the "Watermelon Capital of the World."

Southern Living has just recently highlighted this small town calling it "home to farms, wide-open countryside, and more watermelons than you’ve likely seen in one place."

See where.

Where is the Watermelon Capital of the World?

Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation and improving digestive conditions. It's also 90% water.
Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation and improving digestive conditions. It's also 90% water.

Located in Cordele, Georgia, there are fields of the iconic summer fruit. From here, watermelons are shipped across Georgia and beyond, feeding a region’s appetite for this ultimate warm-weather treat.

"'Watermelon Capital of the World, and if you ever taste our home-grown melons, you’ll understand why!" the city's website wrote. "Other major crops grown in the area are cotton, peanuts and pecans."

Where is Cordele, Georgia?

Cordele, Georgia is a small city located in Crisp County in south-central Georgia, about 140 miles or two hours south of Atlanta.

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This town serves as the county seat of Crisp County and is often referred to as the "Gateway to South Georgia." Its central location makes it a convenient stop for travelers heading to or from Florida, and it's best known for its rich agricultural roots, especially its watermelon production.

According to World Population Review, this town has a population of just under 10,000.

But Cordele is more than just melons.

What to do in Cordele, Georgia?

According to Southern Living, here are some things to do in this town:

  • Take a scenic ride on a vintage train car

  • Time your visit with the Watermelon Days Festival

  • Go to the Georgia Veterans State Park

  • Go golfing at the Memorial Golf Course

  • Watch a race at the speedway

  • Visit The Titan I Missile Monument

For more information, visit southernliving.com/cordele-ga-11754593.

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Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Where is the Watermelon Capital of the World? More about Cordele, GA