Poulan, GA

Poulan is a quiet, small-town community in Worth County, home to just over 700 residents. Located along US Route 82 between Sylvester and Albany, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by southwest Georgia's open farmland and pecan groves. You will find a relaxed pace of day-to-day living here, with historic brick storefronts along Broad Street reflecting its roots as a 19th-century railroad stop.

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The town also holds some unique local history, particularly along Possum Lane, where former Michigan governor Chase Osborn built his winter retreats, Big Poke and Little Poke. Along with the historic Poulan Library, these preserved landmarks give the community a distinct charm. For newcomers, Poulan provides an affordable, low-key home base where you can enjoy countryside living while staying a short drive from the shops, restaurants, and medical centers in neighboring cities.