$11,915. About 18.0% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 30.2% of those age 65 or over. History The community was originally known as McDonald, named after one of two prominent families in the area. However, concerns were raised about misdirected mail, resulting from confusion between McDonald, in the southern part of the state, and McDonough located in the north. The community was then renamed after an early postmaster, Duncan D. Peacock, "Pavo" being the Latin word meaning "peacock". Arts and culture The city celebrates "Peacock Day" on the second Saturday each May. References External links City of Pavo Official Site Cities in Brooks County, Georgia Cities in Thomas County, Georgia Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in the Valdosta metropolitan area