Thomaston Peaches, ca. 1920

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Peaches all but vanished in Upson County with the onset of the Great Depression as laborers entered work in the mills rather than working in the orchards. Peach orchards were cut down in favor of the timber industry.

Courtesy of Thomaston-Upson Archives

Thomaston Peaches, ca. 1920

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