Hawkinsville is the county seat of Pulaski County, in the gently rolling countryside of central Georgia about 46 miles south of Macon. The Ocmulgee River bisects the county and runs through the middle of the city, shaping both its geography and its identity. Founded in the early 19th century, Hawkinsville grew as an agricultural and river-trade center, and its economy today spans farming, industry, and tourism. The city's history is visible in a collection of National Register-listed landmarks, including the Hawkinsville Opera House, the Pulaski County Courthouse, Taylor Hall, the Merritt-Ragan House, St. Thomas AME Church, and the Hawkinsville Commercial and Industrial Historic District. Hawkinsville is best known as the "Harness Horse Capital of Georgia." The surrounding red-clay country and mild climate have long made it a center for conditioning and training trotters and pacers, and the community is home to some of the largest harness-racing training facilities in the country. That tradition is celebrated each spring with the Hawkinsville Harness Horse Festival, a signature event that draws visitors from across the region. The city functions as the county's administrative and commercial center, with schools, shops, and services clustered near the downtown core. Other community gatherings—the Ocmulgee Duck Race, Harvest Fest, a Christmas parade, and the Peaches to the Beaches yard sale—keep the calendar lively through the year. For people considering a move, Hawkinsville offers small-town life on the Ocmulgee with convenient access to Middle Georgia. The housing stock ranges from older homes in the historic downtown district to ranch-style houses and acreage on the surrounding rural roads. It suits those drawn to an agricultural and equestrian heritage, river recreation, and a close-knit, tradition-minded community.