Our Community Bacon County Bacon County was created in 1914 from parts of Appling, Pierce, and Ware counties. This county was named for Senator Augustus O. Bacon, who was a four-term U.S. Senator. Alma, Georgia Alma, Georgia is the only incorporated municipality in Bacon County. Alma's name is an acronym composed from the first letters in the names of Georgia's four state capitals: Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta. Alma and Bacon County have numerous areas for swimming, picnicking, hiking, and other recreational activities. The city itself owns four parks, and citizens also have access to six facilites that are privately owned. Community Support The community has supported the health system tremendously over the years. As an example, in 2002, the system began a $2.5 million dollar building project. A new Emergency Department and expansion and renovation of the obstetrical and surgery suites was completed in February 2004. This effort was supported by the people of Bacon County with the passing of a one-cent special purpose local option sales tax. In addition, the health system has been identified by the Alma-Bacon County Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five strengths of the community. We are very proud of the excellent healthcare that has been delivered by the Bacon County Health System day after day and year after year. We look forward to caring for the community and being a part of economic growth in the future. A Little More About Our Community Alma, a Better Hometown community of 5,000, is a safe and friendly community. Alma is 110 miles from Savannah, 70 miles from Brunswick and the Golden Isles, 110 miles from Jacksonville, 24 miles from Douglas and 26 miles from Waycross. Bacon County Airport has a 5,000-foot runway with 24-hour self-serve fuel, hangars, courtesy car and lighted runway. Bacon County (11,000 pop.) offers excellent Primary, Elementary, Middle and High Schools. Also within Bacon County is a local satellite office for Okefeno