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Dusk In The Longleaf Gap

Location: 110 E Dogwood St, facing US HWY 19

Dusk In The Longleaf Gap is a vibrant, 14′ x 31′ wildlife mural unveiled in July 2025 in downtown Monticello, FL, at 110 E Dogwood St. Painted by artists Sam McCoy and Meghan Mick, it features local flora and fauna from the Florida Wildlife Corridor, including quail, tortoises, and swallow-tailed kites.

Purpose: Created in partnership with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, the project aims to highlight Jefferson County’s ecological significance, boost local tourism, and enhance community spirit.

This image depicts a group of women standing in front fo the double doors to the center.

A vibrant mural on the side of Strands Salon in downtown Cairo, designed by artist Nicole Jordan and unveiled through a grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts.

An image of various magazined sitting on a desk with a promo for Due South on top

Regional Neighbors

Public art adds enormous value to the cultural, aesthetic and economic vitality of a community. It is now a well-accepted principle of urban design that public art contributes to a community’s identity, fosters community pride and a sense of belonging, and enhances the quality of life for its residents and visitors.

More Than Murals
Downtown Cairo recently unveiled its new mural, designed by winning graphic artist Nicole Jordan. The mural was made possible through a grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts.

While attending the “More than Murals” workshop in Thomasville, Georgia Council for the Arts had each participating city design an initiative they would like to take back to their community. Following the design, cities were then surprised on the last day with the funding to make it possible. For Cairo’s design, former City of Cairo Tourism Director Shelly Searcy asked artists to submit renderings of mural paintings they would create on the side of Strands Salon.