Ellaville Hosts Meeting on River Valley Rail Trail

By Linda Adams

August 19, 2026
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 A presentation of the proposed Rail Trail running from Americus to Cusseta was held last Tuesday evening at the new Community Center in Ellaville. On display were maps showing the route of the Trail.
 Years ago when the primary mode of traveling was by rail, some people wondered why there was a need for personal automobiles! Now, years later, travel by train is minimal and many miles of cross ties and train rails are unused.
 The idea of transforming the routes into trails for walking and cycling has garnered a lot of interest....

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