Petty, Georgia facts for kids
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Petty, Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 229 |
Petty is a small, quiet community in Mitchell County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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About Petty, Georgia
Where is Petty Located?
Petty is found in the state of Georgia. Its exact location is at 31.178517 degrees latitude and -84.1679591 degrees longitude. Several roads run through the area, including Ironweed Road, Mayhaw Lane, and US Route 19. The main water source for Petty is Howell Lake.
What is Life Like in Petty?
As of 2011, Petty was a small community focused on farming. Many people in the area work at a local plant. You can also find farms like Fritz Horse Farm here. The community was originally settled around a railroad crossing. This crossing is located at the end of Ironweed Road. Some older homes can be seen on Mayhaw Lane.
Important Places in Petty
Petty has a church called Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. For the community's burial needs, there is a cemetery named Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
