Cotton is a part of the southwestern region of Georgia known for its relaxed atmosphere and outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Flint River, where visitors enjoy kayaking and canoeing, and the Hand Trading Company Building. Each year in May, the area hosts "Gnat Days", a tribute to the notorious pest. Outdoorsmen are sure to love the fantastic quail and deer hunting opportunities in Cotton. Among the biggest companies here are Mt Moriah AME and Lil Whispers Pony Park. The biggest schools here are the Mitchell County Public Schools. One of the best places to visit when you are in Cotton is nearby Baypole Plantation that is open year round for quail, turkey, deer and duck hunting.