Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia
Nickname(s): 
The Good Life, Harness Capital of the World
Motto: 
Where Progress Sets Pace
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°17′1″N 83°28′36″W / 32.28361°N 83.47667°W / 32.28361; -83.47667
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyPulaski
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  Council ChairpersonBernice Banks
  City ManagerSara Myers
Area
  Total
5.39 sq mi (13.93 km2)
  Land5.38 sq mi (13.91 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,980
  Density741.15/sq mi (286.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31036
Area code478
FIPS code13235
GNIS feature ID0331934
Websitehawkinsville-pulaski.org

Hawkinsville is a city in Middle Georgia and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, it has a population of 3,980.

The city is known as the "Harness Horse Capital of Georgia" and holds an annual Harness Horse Festival to celebrate its connections to the sport. Hawkinsville is also known as the "Highway Hub," with seven major highways running through the city.