Top Ten Posts of 2025

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From beloved homes and family histories to lost landmarks, 2025 was an interesting year. Advances in technology have brought challenges, and though we’ll be exploring new formats in 2026, Vanishing Georgia is still here. Thanks for coming along for the ride, and have a safe and happy New Year.

#1- Dr. Leroy Dorminy House, Ocilla

Exterior view of the Dr. Leroy Dorminy House in Ocilla, featuring a mix of brick and Tudor-style architecture with a neatly manicured lawn.

#2- Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Hancock County

Two gravestones in Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist cemetery. The left stone reads 'Deacon Elbert Moss 1878-1958' and 'Wife Mariah Moss 1872-1959'. The right stone has the inscription 'Arthur Moss PA'S'.

3- Wildwood Court Apartments, 1927, Columbus

Wildwood Court in Columbus, with white columns and balconies surrounded by well-maintained greenery and walkways.

4- Johnston House Demolished in Ludowici

Exterior view of the Johnston House in Ludowici, featuring a two-story structure with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by trees and Spanish moss.

5- Farewell to the Mayflower: The Last Call at the Oldest Restaurant in Athens

Rick and Lisa Vaughn in the kitchen of the Mayflower Restaurant in Athens, Georgia, on its last day in business.

6- Historic Vienna School Lost to Fire

Exterior view of a historic school in Vienna, Georgia, surrounded by greenery and trees, with blue skies in the background.

7- Family History: The House on 1st Avenue in Eastman

Historic photograph of a house in Eastman, Georgia, featuring a child sitting on the porch with rocking chairs and surrounding greenery.

8- Five Points Grocery, Macon County

A smiling woman wearing a hoodie with the text 'WHERE YOU BELONG' at Five Points Grocer in Montezuma, Georgia, with shelves filled with various products in the background.

9- Beyond the Headlines: The Branch Family of Quitman

A black and white photograph depicting the Branch family gathering on a porch in Quitman, Georgia, featuring a man seated with a newspaper, a woman in a large hat pouring tea, a child sitting beside him, and another woman enjoying a cup.

10- The Asa Chandler House, One of Elberton’s Oldest, Is Being Demolished

Elberton's Asa Candler House, surrounded by overgrown vegetation. and soon to be demolished.

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