Rolling hills, green fescue pastures, rich meadows alongside meandering rivers and streams, and the mix of pine and hardwood forests makes Northeast Georgia a great place to raise cattle. Hidden in this part of the state is Wahachee Creek Farms. Wahachee Creek is out side of Elberton, Georgia on Highway 72. Elberton is known as the Granite City due to the amount of granite that is mined for buildings, monuments, and many other items.

When I arrived at Wahachee Creek Farms, I was greeted by Ray Bradshaw, farm manager. Painting, electrical work, replacement of fencing, and a new barn were underway. Also, improvements were being made to the existing barns, and other facilities. The Juniors are going to be well pleased with the boarding and show-ring facilities that will be provided.

Wahachee Creek has been in operation under Ray Bradshaw and Skeet McGowan’s supervision for six years. Along with Polled Hereford cattle, registered cutting horses are also raised and trained on the farm.

Skeet is not much for titles, but according to him, his position is the farm general manager. Skeet was born in Wadley, Georgia, and lived on Charles Smith’s farm. After leaving Wadley at age ten, he lived in Conyers. The McGowan family presently makes their home in Greene County.