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Between the 1900s and 1930s, rural African American farmers in Middle Georgia focused on
cultivating cash crops. This period, often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Black Business, saw the
emergence of flourishing African American commercial districts in cities and towns across the region,
showcasing Middle Georgia's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape.
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