Lee County

Lee County was once the site of Kennard's Settlement & Cowpens, a major Creek Indian center named for Jack and William Kennard, two Lower Creek chiefs friendly to white settlers.

Lee County boasts opportunities for hunters and fishermen. Hunters can find quail, duck, and deer, with quail being most prevalent. Although public hunting land is limited, hunters can rent land seasonally on south Georgia plantations. Fishing is also popular along the Flint River and Kinchafoonee and Muckalee Creeks, which abound with bass, catfish, and bream.

Chehaw Park, a wild animal park that falls within Lee and Dougherty counties, has camping and picnic facilities as well as wildlife in simulations of their natural environments. Animals include elk, bison, zebra, and elephants.

Leesburg hosts the Southern Heritage Festival during Memorial Day weekend. The festival includes arts and crafts exhibits, food booths, live entertainment, and a talent contest. The Lee County Home and Plantation Tour showcases some of the area's most beautiful places. In October, Smithville will host the Smithville Chicken Pie festival.

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