Ben Hill County of Georgia stretches across 186 square miles with a population estimated at almost 17,000 people. It was originally inhabited by Native Americans who lived off the land until farming became more widespread in this area due to its extensive soil deposits. Since then it has seen an influx of settlers looking for better economic opportunities drawing businesses like poultry production which continues to be one main sources of income today while other industries include agricultural products like peanut farming milling operations further adding towards local sustainability efforts found throughout this region providing jobs its residents still mostly reliant upon despite slight shift modern technology trends present these days elsewhere beyond town borders.