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Colbert, GA - Offering the Best of Madison County, GA

07-24-09

Michelle DeRepentigny, *Broker * Athens, GA

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Colbert, GA offering the best of Madison County, GA with convenience and country charm!

Colbert, GA street scene by Michelle DeRepentigny of Success Realty

Whether you are looking for newer construction located near Madison County's only golf course - Sunrise Golf Club, or a home with historic appeal, you'll find what you are searching for in Colbert, GA.

Colbert GA example of architecture

Although the home above is not on the market, it is an example of some of the fabulous architecture you can see in and near Colbert, GA. At this time there are several fabulous homes of historic appeal on the market, you can search here for all Colbert, Ga homes for saleor see a fully renovated, marvelous 100 year old Greek Revival home.

Within the city limits, Colbert's population is 527 people, with an 8.2 percent growth since the 2000 census. There are many areas surrounding the city limits that consider themselves "Colbert, GA" also.

Colbert, GA - home of the Red Canna Lillys

Colbert, Georgia's official flower is the Red Canna Lilly and you'll spot gorgeous plantings throughout the community from late spring to mid summer.

Colbert, GA City Hall

Colbert, Georgia's City Hall is located in central downtown, just off Highway 72, in the former SCL Railroad Depot and is also the site of a Red Train Caboose.

Several towns in Madison Colbert, GA's Red Caboose County grew up along the railroad when the South was King of Cotton!

Colbert 4th of July Parade - horse ridden by Rebel Solider & Lady in Antebellum Gown

Incorporated in 1900, Colbert, Georgia is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has become famous for it's Fourth of July Parade and Crafts Festival, with 10,000+- people attending annually.

Colbert, Georgia, offering the best of Madison County - Additional Resources & Quick Facts:

Average Annual temperature of a mild 63 degrees
Located just 11 miles from downtown Athens, GA - "Classic City of the South"
Located approximately 70 miles from Atlanta, GA
Near the Broad River, a favorite for canoeing with category 2 rapids
Near Watson Mill Bridge State Park, 1020 acres full of amenities
Economic Indicators for Colbert, GA
Madison County School Information

I'd love to help you decide to call Colbert, GA home!

Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker of Success Realty - your Colbert GA real estate expert

(Click on the button above, 1st choose Area 11 - South Madison County & then choose City - Colbert)

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Colbert, Ga - Old Downtown and Railroad Station

07-13-09

Mike Saunders

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Colbert, Ga (pronounced call-bert) is a small town in Madison County,about 11 miles from downtown Athens. The

Colbert Ga Old passenger station by Mike Saunders

incorporated town itself is small with a population of less than 600, with an area of less than 1 square mile. However, the Colbert, Ga zip code, 30628, covers a much larger area, almost 45 square miles, including parts of adjacent Oglethorpe County with a population of over 5200.

SCL Caboose by Mike Saunders

The old railway passenger station is still in use today. It no longer serves as a platform for passengers to embark onto or disembark off of trains but is used for community functions. A caboose from the old Seaboard Coast Line stands in a small park next door to the old station.The old freight terminal is now a local pharmacy.

Colbert drug store by Mike Saunders

Across the street from the passenger terminal is the old downtown. The buildings are all old brick, some colorfully painted and still decorated with old advertizing and other signs. A few of the buildings are still in use.

Old Colbert Ga by Mike Saunders

For more information on Colbert, GA or if you are interested in buying or selling your home there, please call me at 706-207-5290. Or you can click here to email me with your inquiries. To search for homes in Colbert, Ga, or elsewhere in the Greater Athens area please visit my website The Athens Real Estate Page.

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