625 N Main Street

Swainsboro, GA 30401

The Smith home was built in 1945 for the late George L and Sally Smith. George L Smith served in the GA Legislature for 19 years with 15 of those years serving as the very powerful Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. Smith was regarded as one of the most powerful men in Georgia politics in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Designed by local architect Jimmy Morgan. The home was designed to serve as an elegant home for the family, but also designed to serve as a gathering place for the enormously powerful politicians and executives that would visit Mr. Smith seeking political favor. After George L’s passing in 1979 the home was transferred to his brother Dr. H. Wilder Smith. Dr. Smith let different members of his family live in the home for several decades. In the 90’s Dr. Smith himself moved into the home and actually housed his medical museum in the home for many years. Upon Dr. Smith's passing in 2002 the home was gifted to his grandson Dess Smith IV. Dess and his wife Terri have made many changes and upgrades to this home over the last 20 years. . Now with none of their children living close by, Dessie and Terri have decided to sell the home with the hopes that the new owner will find as much enjoyment with the home and the grounds as they have. The gorgeous home sits on 6.7 acres with an one acre pond that is well stocked. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home has a remodeled kitchen that opens up into an informal eating area and living room with exposed beams in the high ceilings. The home also has a formal living room, dining room and office. There are two master bedrooms, both with master bathrooms and enormous closet space. The front of the home has a rocking chair front porch, large screened side porch and a nice back patio. With such remarkable history that has graced the property, owning an indispensable home such as the George L. Smith home, would not only offer the ultimate southern experience, but a piece of Emanuel County’s history.