Made in Thomson
Chinaberry Foods
Taste a Southern tradition: spicy, cheddar-rich cheese straws, freshly baked wafers that simply melt in your mouth, are a
must at any Southern gathering. Also made here: pimento cheese with jalapeno peppers, snow cookies and a variety of cheese
balls and cakes.
2705 Cobbham Rd.
Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-7397, 877-312-4462
www.chinaberryfoods.com
It’s a Southern Thing
Pick up a cute handbag or necklace and add a monogram to make it an extra special gift for someone. Embroidery and
engraving done on site.
136 Railroad St., Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-5643
The Frame Gallery
See the photographs and paintings of local artists, including watercolor prints of Thomson heritage sites like
the Rock House. Custom framing available.
110 White Oak St., Thomson, GA 30824
706-595-8383
Shakerock Farm
Shop this family-run farm at its online retail site for handmade goat’s milk skin care, moisturizing, infused
botanical and exfoliating scrub soap bars, made with premium oils and unrefined, all-natural butters known
to nourish, soften, heal and moisturize skin.
706-843-9710
www.shakerockfarm.com
Crosstie Walkers
Hometown band, The Crosstie Walkers, is known for its uniquely layered arrangements and pleasing vocal harmonies.
Current release “Headed Home” is a homespun assortment of Crosstie Walkers’ signature sound of alternative
Georgia country and Indie pop.
P.O. Box 674, Thomson, GA 30824
www.crosstiewalkers.com
Lucy Adams
Homegrown Southern humorist, author of the book, If Mama Don’t Laugh, It Ain’t Funny, inspires laughs
among everyone, including Mama. Autographed copies of Adams’ book, plus If Mama-inspired gift items are available
at Adams’ online gift shop.
Local Resturants:
Ivery’s Restaurant
Southern buffet eating at its best with fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, squash casserole—all those down-home
delicious dishes that are everybody’s comfort food favorites.
112 Railroad St., Thomson GA 30824
706-595-2666
Neal’s Barbecue
This Thomson mainstay, just off the main highway between Thomson and Augusta and open for lunch and dinner only
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, is known for its barbecue and hash, a blend of barbecued pork mixed with barbecue
sauce and served over rice.
664 Augusta Rd., Thomson GA 30824
706-595-2594
Cornerstone Bakery & Deli
Tucked into Thomson’s historic downtown, this bakery/deli combo serves fresh-baked sweets, including scones and
lemon bars, and savory soups, salads and sandwiches. Seating is available inside and in the courtyard located
on the side of the building.
127 Main St., Thomson, GA 30824
706-597-8383
Poppa’s Finest Bar-B-Que
This barbecue place—big on ribs, chicken and traditional pulled pork—started out as a smoker on the side of the road
and is now a sit-down restaurant just two miles off I-20 at exit 172, famous for its century-old recipe passed
down from one generation to the next.
1073 Washington Rd., Thomson GA 30824
706-595-8074