gainesville, georgia is the poultry capital of the world.
what is the poultry capital of the world?
gainesville , georgia
after world war ii, a businessman named jesse jewell started the poultry industry in north georgia. chickens have since become the state's largest agricultural crop. this $1 billion a year industry has given gainesville the title "poultry capital of the world".





























in 1956, the u.s. army corps of engineers constructed lake sidney lanier, by building buford dam on the chattahoochee river. during the 1996 summer olympics, gainesville served as the venue for the rowing and kayaking medal competitions, which were staged on lake lanier.
gainesville, georgia
poultry days





























poultry days is a festival in versailles, ohio that celebrates the heritage of the poultry producing industry of versailles, which dates back to the early 1900s. at one time versailles called itself "poultry capital of the world". the festival began officially in 1951 (and possibly earlier) as a one-day community picnic, and has evolved into a three-day festival.
poultry days