Small town life meets southern beauty in the small city of Royston, Georgia. Located just a short drive from Athens, with a population of just under 3000 people, Royston is the proud of home of super stars like Ty Cobb. You will know and feel the palpating pride of their hometown hero from the moment you enter the city. Signs with his picture dot the roads between local hot spots the Athens Regional Public Library and the Royston Wellness and Community Park. Tourists who visit in the winter months can enjoy the local Christmas Parade which winds its way through the center of town while spring travelers can take part in the annual Royston Car Show or Easter Egg Hunt. Located outside of urban centers while still retaining a community feel, Royston is a popular location for small town southern travel.