Larger shopping centers and malls are located 30-100 miles away. There is a local hospital and other medical facilities in the county. These facilities work well together. A large poultry factory offers employment for many of the residents. There are also lumber mills, sewing factories and peanut companies located throughout the county.
Education is provided through six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
For recreation, there is a park and petting zoo, a wetland walk, kayaking and canoeing, the YMCA, fishing, tennis courts, country club, little league ball teams, historical sites, and sports offered by the schools. You will also find 4-H Clubs and Girl and Boy Scouts. Fraternities and sororities may be joined as well as other civic organizations. Beaches are within a 45 minute to 1 hour drive. Many churches are available throughout the county as well as a Kingdom Hall.