Moultrie, Georgia
Located in the heart of Southwest Georgia, the city of Moultrie is the county seat of Colquitt County. The city’s population of approximately 14,500 accounts for about one-third of the county’s population. With its small-town vibe immersed in contemporary city life and leading-edge development, there is something for everyone here.
Historic Downtown Moultrie
Features the 1902 Colquitt County Courthouse, restored to its original splendor, and offers tree-lined streets with specialty shops, antique stores and restaurants.
Cultural Landmarks
Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library
The Arts Center
Parks & Recreation
Reed Bingham State Park (nearby Adel) Features a beach and a 375-acre lake for fishing, boating or kayaking, camping and birding.
Tom White Linear Park
Cyclists, walkers and joggers can enjoy 7.2 miles of meandering trails that extend from Downtown Moultrie to the community airport.
Golf Courses
Sunset Country Club (Moultrie)
18-hole course, plus tennis, swimming
and dining.
Barrens Golf Course (Doerun)
18-hole course
Rogers Gardens (near Moultrie)
9-hole walking course
Sports & Outdoors
Moss Farms Diving Complex
World-class facility, nationally recognized for amateur diving excellence, and home to Carson Tyler, former Moss Farms Diving Tiger who represented Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Hunting & Shooting
Colquitt County has outstanding hunting preserves for dove, turkey, deer, quail and duck. Skeet shooting and sporting clay shooting are available at area gun clubs.
Agriculture
Colquitt County is known for its agricultural dominance, and Moultrie is the long-time host of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, an annual event that attracts thousands of visitors. Cotton and peanuts are among Georgia’s top cash crops, but Colquitt County’s agriculture is diverse, featuring vegetable crops such as tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplant.
Education in Our Community
- Colquitt County school system includes multiple campuses.
- Details on schools can be found on the Colquitt County School District’s website or the Board of Education’s website.
- Colquitt Christian Academy offers a classical education for pre-K through 12th grade.
Post-secondary education opportunities are available in or near Moultrie, including
- Southern Regional Technical College provides vocational instruction and is 10 minutes away.
- A satellite campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Moultrie has its main campus in Tifton, just 30 minutes away.
- Brewton Parker College’s satellite campus is also available in nearby Norman Park.
- Albany State University is located one hour outside of Moultrie.
- Valdosta State University is 40 miles southeast of Moultrie.
- Florida State University is just 60 miles south in Tallahassee.
- Thomas University is 26 miles south of Moultrie.
Colquitt Regional played a pivotal role in the establishment of the first medical college in South Georgia. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in Moultrie offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and a Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences. Colquitt Regional works closely with PCOM to facilitate clinical rotations, training and other educational opportunities at the hospital.
Learn more at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce website.