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Manchester is the county seat of Meriwether County, Georgia, United States, located about 80 miles southwest of Atlanta. Founded in 1909 and named after the industrial city of Manchester, England, the city has a population of about 4,000 and is a typical small southern American town.
Manchester is conveniently located in the Piedmont Plateau region of western Georgia, adjacent to Interstate 85. It is surrounded by Warm Springs State Park, a famous spa retreat and historically a resting place for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Manchester's economy is dominated by agriculture and manufacturing, and is surrounded by large cotton fields and peach orchards. Tourism resources such as Callaway Gardens and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Hot Springs retreat also energize the local economy. The city also boasts the historic Manchester Cotton Mill site.
Manchester retains a strong southern small-town feel and hosts traditional events such as the annual Meriwether County Fair. The city is home to several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Meriwether County Courthouse, which was established in 1915. Residents are characterized by a friendly community atmosphere and a slower pace of life.
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