Category Archives: Pitts GA

Pitts, Georgia

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This classic small town view is largely a result of the work of Dr. Delano Braziel, a retired art professor, master potter and native son of Pitts, who has worked diligently to restore the appearance of his hometown. I finally got to meet Dr. Braziel and his son, Jim, on a recent visit and have an even greater appreciation for this place than I did before. “Dr. B” notes that Pitts was founded in the late 1800s and incorporated in 1905. At its peak there were 33 stores and businesses in the town, as well as three doctors. His father, J. H. Braziel operated a general store until December 1971. It was the last business of its kind in Pitts and signaled the end of an era. (From the description of his painting “Downtown Pitts”, © Delano Braziel, 2010).

According to Gerri Lipthratt, Pitts was named for her great-grandfather, Ashley Jordan Pitts (1858-1921) , who was the town’s first postmaster.

 

King’s Store, Pitts

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This is the most substantial commercial landmark remaining in Pitts. It sits at the corner of 8th Street and McDonald Avenue. You can’t miss it. Its fading Coca-Cola mural will beckon you to stop and look around.

Old Jail, Pitts

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Built by the Manly Jail Works of Dalton, this was a typical “cage” style facility, common in smaller towns in the early 20th century.

Council House, Pitts

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Locals know this is as the “Council House”, for its use as a voting precinct. Fred Gleaton notes that it may have been owned by the Peebles family. It was likely first used as a general store.