Welcome to the
Hawkinsville community! Here you will find a city with a small town atmosphere offering the
amenities of a larger community. Rich in heritage and Southern Charm, Hawkinsville is home to an
excellent school system, accessible healthcare, modern technology and great recreational
activities.
Education
Residents of Hawkinsville enjoy
an excellent public school system. Students in the Pulaski County
school system score
highly on standardized tests. Several area schools have been designated Georgia Schools of Excellence. In
addition, two private schools, Fullington Academy and Westfield Schools are located in nearby Pinehurst and
Perry, respectively.
Healthcare Taylor Regional Hospital, located on US Highway 341 North, is considered on of the best
rural health care facilities in the State. It has a 56-bed capacity and employees 17 permanent staff
and revolves 67 staff physicians representing every major medical area. Other health care facilities
include: a county health department, nursing home, dialysis center and a radiology/oncology
center.
Technology Residents in Hawkinsville
enjoy access to many forms of telecommunications. Business and industry have access to fiber optic
for fast networking and communications needs. ComSouth
Telecommunications offers the community a diverse variety of information technology
services.
Recreation Hawkinsville residents
enjoy a variety of recreation facilities. Nature lovers will enjoy the riverfront park and wildlife
areas alongside the Ocmulgee River. Sporting enthusiasts will enjoy attending high school athletic
functions and golfing at Southern Hills Golf
Club. Also, numerous
functions center around the state's only harness racing facility located in
Hawkinsville.
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