Mitchell County lies in south-central Georgia, formed December 21, 1857 and named for David Mitchell, a former governor of Georgia. The county seat is Camilla, and other towns include Pelham and Sale City. The region is primarily rural, dominated by farmland (especially peanuts, cotton), timber and small-town centres. Housing types include older single-family homes in Camilla (ranch or brick), homes on acreage, older farmhouses, and some newer homes in small rural subdivisions. The affordability is a strong feature: many existing homes may be in the US $140,000-$260,000 range depending on size, lot and condition. For building new homes on land, budget might reach US $200,000-$320,000+, depending on lot and finish. The nearest larger city may be Albany or nearby regional centres, so commuting to major metro jobs may be longer. The appeal: low cost, land, rural pace. The trade-off: fewer amenities, slower growth, longer commute.