Macon County is located in the heart of Georgia, with Oglethorpe as its county seat. It remains a rural, agricultural region known for peach orchards, pecan groves, and peanut farming. The economy is small-scale, focused on agribusiness and manufacturing. Housing mainly consists of modest single-family homes, older farmhouses, and mobile homes on large tracts of land. Existing home prices are generally US $140,000–$230,000, while new builds on land cost about US $220,000–$320,000+. Larger cities like Warner Robins and Macon (about 45 miles) provide access to jobs and services. Macon County appeals to those seeking low-cost living and open space.