Bankhead, GA
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About Bankhead
- • Rapper Lil' Jon, known for crunk music, was born and raised there.
- • It's the birthplace of influential hip-hop collective Dungeon Family.
- • The completion of I-20 led to its growth as a convenient stop.
- • It was formerly known as 'Blair Village' before its renaming.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted its cotton-based economy.
- • It was named after Senator John H. Bankhead, incorporated in 1882.
- • With under 1,000 residents, it's smaller than many high schools.
- • At 755 feet, the air is crisp and views are expansive.
- • Most residents find employment in nearby manufacturing or service sectors.
- • A quiet, unassuming place where time seems to slow down.