Flint, Georgia
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Flint is an unincorporated community located in Mitchell County
Mitchell County, Georgia
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 21, 1857. As of 2000, the population was 23,932. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 24,139. The county seat is Camilla.-Geography:...

, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
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Geography

Flint's latitude is at 31.317 and its longitude is at -84.179. It's elevation rests at 184 feet. Flint appears on the Baconton
Baconton, Georgia
Baconton is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 804 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baconton is located at ....

 South U.S. Geological Survey Map. Flint lies at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tution Road. Flint Road, River Road, and Saint Mary's Road also lie in the area.

Churches

Saint Mary's Baptist
Baptist
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 Church, Bethel Baptist
Baptist
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 Church, and Beautiful Light Baptist
Baptist
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 Church rest in the town. Bethel Baptist Church was the most prominent African American
African American
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church in the county. It was organized on the land of Mr. L. A. M. Collins, who was a large plantation owner. He had many black tenant-farmers, so he dedicated 10 acres of land to 'be forever used as a negro church grounds and cemetery.' It was founded in 1879 by Collins James, a prominent black Baptist preacher.

Demographics

As of 2011 Flint is a small farming community. It is a quiet community with a few abandoned general stores and scenic roads and barns.
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