Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia
Nickname(s): 
The Good Life, Harness Capital of the World
Motto: 
Where Progress Sets Pace
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Georgia
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°17′1″N 83°28′36″W / 32.28361°N 83.47667°W / 32.28361; -83.47667
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyPulaski
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • Council ChairmanShelly Berryhill
 • City ManagerSara Myers
Area
 • Total5.38 sq mi (13.93 km2)
 • Land5.37 sq mi (13.91 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,980
 • Density741.15/sq mi (286.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31036
Area code478
FIPS code13-37396[2]
GNIS feature ID0331934[3]
Websitehawkinsville-pulaski.org

Hawkinsville is a city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States.[4] The population was 3,980 in 2020.

Hawkinsville is known as the "Harness Horse Capital" of Georgia.[5] The Lawrence Bennett Harness Horse Racing facility is owned by the city and serves as an important training ground during winter months.[6] The Harness Festival takes place every April at the end of training before horses head north for the harness racing season.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ [1] Archived September 22, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Hawkinsville Chamber of Commerce
  6. ^ "UPDATE: Damage extensive at Hawkinsville harness racing facility - Local & State - Macon". Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2008., Macon.com