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Welcome to Barnesville, Georgia! In its heyday, Barnesville was the Buggy Capital of the world, even building buggies for Presidents! Explore antique stores and sample delicious candy made by local candy companies, using locally grown pecans. Located a short fifteen minute drive west of I-75, visit the historic town of Barnesville and see beautiful mansions built by the Buggy Barons of the 1800’s. In its heyday, Barnesville was the Buggy Capital of the world, even building buggies for Presidents! Explore antique stores and sample delicious candy made by local candy companies, using locally grown pecans.

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  • Barnesville Buggy Days celebrates Barnesville's heritage as the Buggy Capital of the South during the late 1800's. Buggy Days is held on the third full weekend in September.
  • Held the last weekend in April, the BBQ & Blues Festival is Georgia's largest sanctioned BBQ cook-off. Blues bands also play throughout the weekend with a large concert bash on Saturday night.
  • Downtown Barnesville features the Old Jail Museum which has relics from the city's history as Buggy Capital of the South. Located behind the Courthouse.
  • Enjoy the charm of small-town Barnesville with its many Victorian home, quaint shops and picturesque neighborhoods.

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100 Commerce Pl.

Barnesville, GA 30204

Phone: (770) 358 - 5884

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