Escape...

...from the cut-throatcorporate world...

Life at the office draining you? The only“bloodsuckers” you’ll find here are mos-quitos and a few orb weavers.

.....from traffic...Forget city congestion. Let coun-try roads canopied with centuries-old live oaks lead you home.

...to where the deerand the largemouthbass play...

The fish are jumping. The deer aregrazing. All that’s missing is you.

Escape to a southwestGeorgia paradise...created by you

Paradise. The word conjures different im-ages, thoughts and feelings for differentpeople. When you close your eyes and vi-

sualize paradise, what comes to mind? If you seedeer bounding through lush longleaf pine standsor crappie glistening in a warm, golden sunriseas they leap from a sparkling lake, then we maybe able to provide “paradise” for you in beautifulThomas County, Georgia.

Down a quiet country road near Thomasville,Georgia lies a tract of land that is as much para-dise as it is an excellent investment opportunity.With 23 total acres, which includes plantedpines, a well stocked seven-acre fishing pond andcleared tracts for homebuilding, 1761 DillonRoad can provide you with hours of leisurelyoutdoor recreation, a peaceful place to comehome to, or a secure financial venture as landprices in Thomas County continue to skyrocketyear after year.

Take a glimpse into a southwest Georgia para-dise in the following pages, and let us know if wecan make your dreams of paradise a reality. Allfor less than you might think.

Towering longleafpines. Ancient liveoaks. As a timber in-

vestment or a sanctuary fordeer and hundreds of otherspecies, the acres of forest at1761 Dillon Road have youcovered.

Woods...

Afishing pole, a boatand most impor-tantly, you. That’s all

that’s missing. Relax-ation and peace of mindas serene as a drop ofwater are in the backyardat 1761 Dillon Road.

...and Water.

As if having your own wellstocked seven-acre pondwasn’t enough, this prop-erty is an easy drive fromscores of world-class fish-ing opportunities. Amongthese are:RIVERS• Ochlockonee River, 7miles.• Flint River, 30 miles.• Aucilla River, 25 miles.• Withlachoochee River,35 miles.LAKES• Lake Miccosukee, 25miles.• Lake Iamonia, 35 miles.• Lake Jackson, 36 miles.• Lake Seminole, 35miles.•Lake Talquin, 40 miles.• Lake @ Reed BinghamState Park, 50 miles.• Banks Lake, 60 miles.BEACHES• The Gulf of Mexico andFlorida’s “ForgottenCoast” are within 60miles.• The Atlantic Ocean andGeorgia’s “Golden Isles”are within 150 miles.

Hunting opportunitiesabound in southwestGeorgia. Whether youenjoy “gentleman” quailhunts on antebellum plan-tations, hunting white-taildeer from the UnitedStates’ third largest herdor anything in between,Thomas County and thesurrouding areas are richwith options. Besides yourown backyard on thisproperty, the numeroushunting land tracts forlease (that can be found inthe classifieds of localnewspapers), here are justa few examples of excel-lent hunting grounds thatcan be found in the “quailhunting capital of theworld”:• Myrtlewood Plantation,12 miles.• River Creek WMA, 8miles.• Melhana Plantation, 8miles.• Hickory Nut Hill Hunt-ing Preserve, 15 miles

Even the most devout out-doorsman must go totown sometimes. We’vegot you covered.Thomasville, a thrivingcommunity ofabout20,000 is just five milesaway, and several metroareas are a short drivefrom 1761 Dillon Road.Among these are:• Tallahassee, 40 miles.• Valdosta, 45 miles.• Albany, 59 miles.• Atlanta, 220 miles.

Though every day feels like avacation on this property,everyone needs a change inscenery from time to time.From major roadways to air-ports, travel is convienent.AIRPORTS• Thomasville Municipal, 1.5miles.• Tallahassee Regional, 46miles.• Panama City International,132 miles.• Atlanta Hartsfield Interna-tional, 218 miles.MAJOR HIGHWAYS• I- 75, 40 miles.• I- 10, 40 miles.• US 19, 5 miles.• US 319, 3 miles.• US 84, 6 miles.

Location, location, location.

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Cities Travel

If you are looking for a lifestyle change, whether it is retirement orjust a new way of life, Thomasville is the perfect location. The na-tional media consistently identifies Thomasville as one of the best

places to retire in the nation. In 2005, CBS News/The Early Showsingled out Thomasville as “outstanding in terms of climate, hous-ing prices and entertainment opportunities.” US News & WorldReport called Thomasville“amenity rich for its small size.”Recently, USA Today featuredThomasville as a haven for re-tirement with its small-town ap-peal.Regardless of whether you arelooking for leisure living in amild four-season environment,excellent shopping, dining andcultural activities with historiccharm or world-class medical fa-cilities, Thomasville is now rec-ognized as a retirementdestination. Our southern hos-pitality and cordial living alsolanded Thomasville as one ofthe top 40 cities in the book,Retire in Style. Thomasville is athriving small town, like theones you remember from yourchildhood, where you can es-cape the hustle and become part of a friendly community. Comefor a visit and you may never want to leave.“Whether you’re looking for a weekend get-a-way or a place to liveand work, I hope you’ll enjoy Thomasville’s extraordinary atmos-phere of pride in our heritage with a progressive attention to our fu-ture,” says Mayor David Lewis.Downtown ArtFrom golfing to bird watching, Thomasville’s out-door recreation includes two area golf courses, one private, one pub-lic; Birdsong Nature Center features educational programs onwildlife preservation along with bird watching trails and butterflygardens; Myrtlewood Hunting Plantation offers championshipsporting clay courses along with fishing and hunting. In addition,Cherokee Lake and Paradise Park provide a glimpse of the naturalsurroundings and rose gardens cherished by locals and visitors. TheYMCA, with its two facilities, offers extensive programs designed forretirees. Fitness training, floor aerobics and water aerobics are “se-nior” favorites. Convenient class schedules, a variety of exercise ma-chines and personal trainers are available. In addition to fitness, aprogram for Active Older Adults sponsors community walks anddance lessons.Prefer to just relax and watch the world go by? Stroll to one ofThomasville’s famous landmarks, The Big Oak, a 322 year-old treewith a limb span wider than Niagara Falls is deep and the largest ofits kind east of the Mississippi; visit one of Thomasville’s galleries orattend a production of the Thomasville Entertainment Foundation.Both showcase world-class talents. Apply your own talents and joinone of Thomasville Cultural Center’s many art or literary groups.You might opt to join other writers who hold monthly meetings at

the Thomas County Library. Options abound for the creative!For continuing educThomasville offers a range of classrooms. Arch-bold Hospital, in addition to its excellent care and diverse medicalstaff, sponsors periodic lectures by staff members (both in the mainhospital and at the Integrative Medical Center). Thomas University,an accredited liberal arts university, offers courses for adults in addi-tion to its full undergraduate and graduate degree programs. South-west Georgia Technical College offers Associate Degree Diplomas aswell as Technical Certificate of Credit Programs in four differentprogram areas.Other arts centers include the Thomas County Historical Society,an interesting museum in the heart of one of the oldest neighbor-hoods in town. The Historical Society presents a lecture series featur-ing outstanding historians. Many are local residents who provide aglimpse of the region’s history through their published memoirs.Should you desire to trace your own family tree, visit the GenealogyLibrary located in the heart of downtown Thomasville.The community offers many opportunities for volunteers. Handson Thomas County, founded in 2003, follows Hands on Atlantaand other similar organizations throughout Georgia in its quest toincrease awareness of service opportunities. It builds a sense of civic

responsibility by bringing individuals, businesses, schools and organ-izations together through volunteer activities. This, in turn, fostersstrong alliances with Thomas County’s non-profit and volunteeragencies. Habitat for Humanity offers a great opportunity for across section of citizens with a penchant for home improvement tobuild, renovate and make a dream a reality for some of our deserv-ing residents. Thomasville Landmarks, a society dedicated to thepreservation of historic buildings, some listed on the National Reg-istry, welcomes talented individuals willing to give some time torestoration.Whatever your lifestyle, you’ll find Thomasville accommodates it.So, come visit…and stay awhile! Welcome to Thomasville!

Attractions • Events• Arts & Culture

Lapham-PattersonHouse

Pebble Hill Plantation

The photographs and text on this page are courtesy of the Thomasville Tourism Authority.

To view the countless other perks of living inThomas County, or for more information, visit

www.thomasvillega.com or call 1.866.577.3600.

1761 Dillon RoadThomasville, GA 31757

22.45 acres$225,000

Interested parties may contact owner/sellerAndrew Dekle at the following:

229.378.2214229.221.3755

gradyprimarycare@alltel.net

Informational brochure created by Brian Dekle, bdekle@uwyo.edu. 2007 © Copyright Brian Dekle, All Rights Reserved.