towns were largely founded in the early 1900s. The advent of the global economy has sent these "mill towns" into economic collapse in the latter part of the 20th century. Porterdale is mainly known for its textile mill which still runs today. Formerly the Bibb Company and later Dan River, Porterdale resides straddling the Yellow River where the Mill used to get its power from. The old part of the mill which is alongside the dam on the Yellow River is Mill Loft apartments. In the eighties and nineties, the mill alongside the dam was a flea market that housed many events including wrestling. The nature of the closeness of the houses in this "mill town" extend to the closeness of the community. Infrastructure Major Highways Georgia State Route 81 Notable people Robert C. Blankenship was decorated with the Dutch Military Order of William (the Dutch equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor) for his bravery in Operation Market Garden; born in Porterdale. Raymond Moody psychologist and author who coined the term near-death experience; born in Porterdale. References External links Porterdale, Georgia Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Tipton Cities in Newton County, Georgia Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)